Dedham, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 219 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.8%
 
Males: 119  (54.4%)
Females: 100  (45.6%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51440.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,227 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Dedham:

$84,227
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,924 (it was $13,505 in 2000)

Dedham city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $137,270 (it was $37,100 in 2000)
Dedham:

$137,270
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,644; detached houses: $146,350
March 2022 cost of living index in Dedham: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.2%

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Ancestries: German (78.0%), American (18.0%), Irish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/2/1884

Elevation: 1340 feet

Land area: 0.58 square miles.

Population density: 378 people per square mile   (very low).

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5 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,551 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $883 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (61.8 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (76.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (367.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Willey, IA (2.2 miles),
Templeton, IA (2.5 miles ),
Coon Rapids, IA (2.8 miles ),
Gray, IA (3.1 miles),
Halbur, IA (3.2 miles ),
Carroll, IA (3.4 miles ),
Glidden, IA (3.4 miles ),
Manning, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.91 N, Longitude: 94.82 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Dedham, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dedham, IA in 2022
Dedham satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $208,900
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $208,900
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $160,200
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $168,100
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $129,600
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $111,900
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Dedham, IA residents
Average permit cost in Dedham, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+6.1%).
Most common industries in Dedham, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (10.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.2%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (14.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.6%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.4%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.8%)
  • Social assistance (13.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (7.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.5%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Dedham, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.3%)
  • Registered nurses (11.3%)
  • Child care workers (9.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (9.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.8%)

Average climate in Dedham, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dedham, Iowa average temperatures Dedham, Iowa average precipitation Dedham, Iowa humidity Dedham, Iowa wind speed Dedham, Iowa snowfall Dedham, Iowa sunshine Dedham, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Dedham-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Dedham city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 12.6 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dedham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 234% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 395.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 267.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 453.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 216.5 miles away from Dedham center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 281.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 96.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dedham topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dedham:

  • THOMAS REST HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COON RAPIDS, IA)
  • REGENCY PARK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER OF CARROLL (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • SAINT ANTHONYS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSIING HOME Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dedham:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 52 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 55 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa State University (about 61 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Drake University (about 64 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 64 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 67 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 73 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dedham: Dedham Co-op Association Elevator (A), Dedham (B), Dedham Fire Department First Responders Station 1 (C), Dedham Fire Department First Responders Station 2 (D), Dedham City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Dedham: Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Dedham Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Carroll County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Dedham (2011 data):

  • Commercial Savings Bank: Dedham Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1936/07/03. Info updated 2008/11/12: Bank assets: $118.2 mil, Deposits: $101.3 mil, headquarters in Carroll, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Commercial Ban Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Dedham:

Marital status in Dedham, IA
  • Never married: 30.8%
  • Now married: 53.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Dedham:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dedham, IA (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,94314
Evangelical Protestant3,33618
Mainline Protestant2,86013
Other1961
None2,481-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

7.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Here:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.4%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Dedham:

54.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dedham:

48.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Dedham:

30.7
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

19.6%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Dedham:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

55.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

50.9%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Dedham:

73.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dedham, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$1,354
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,354

Dedham government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($347.03)
    Regular Highways: $46,000 ($210.05)
    General - Other: $19,000 ($86.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($73.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($54.79)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($41.10)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($31.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($27.40)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($18.26)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($18.26)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($18.26)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($9.13)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($4.57)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($4.57)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $4,000 ($18.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $25,000 ($114.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($54.79)

Dedham government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $20,000 ($91.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($59.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $24,000 ($109.59)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($9.13)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $35,000 ($159.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $35,000 ($159.82)
  • Tax - Property: $58,000 ($264.84)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $35,000 ($159.82)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.57)

Dedham government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $231,000 ($1054.79)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dedham:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dedham:

  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Dedham:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)

Dedham fatal accident list:

Nov 15, 2014 07:08 AM, Cr-Clay Hill Rd, Lat: 43.304042, Lon: -91.743214, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 30, 1979 02:25 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 66.4mTotal length
  • 13,355Total average daily traffic
  • 1,830Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,355Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Dedham, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dedham, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Dedham)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Nighthawk, 1028 Nighthawk Avenue (Lat: 41.859028 Lon: -94.840167), Type: Silo, Structure height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WRKD585, Licensee ID: L00968054,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2020, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Andrew M Randol, Registrant: Guthrie Center Communications, 403 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115, Phone: (641) 332-2000, Fax: (641) 332-2001, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N6HGU, Previous Call Sign: WB6TAA, Grant Date: 10/20/1992, Expiration Date: 10/20/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2004, Registrant: Charlotte M Meyer, Rr 1 Box 41, Dedham, IA 51440


Most common first names in Dedham, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John981.9 years
Anna682.3 years
William671.8 years
Frank578.6 years
Herman580.6 years
Elizabeth586.4 years
George578.8 years
Mary578.2 years
Bernard472.7 years
Henry472.8 years
Most common last names in Dedham, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wiskus973.5 years
Irlbeck881.9 years
Klocke780.8 years
Stangl692.5 years
Sporrer684.5 years
Meiners578.8 years
Willenborg574.2 years
Axman483.5 years
Irlmeier481.5 years
Haubrich479.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dedham, IA
  • 65.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 34.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dedham, IA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Dedham compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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