Ollie, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 198 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.6%
 
Males: 94  (47.5%)
Females: 104  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52576.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,769 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Ollie:

$51,769
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,533 (it was $15,100 in 2000)

Ollie city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,406 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Ollie:

$88,406
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,508; detached houses: $95,222; mobile homes: $49,824

Median gross rent in 2022: $528.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ollie: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.4%
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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Ollie, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ollie is 95 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (35.3%), American (20.6%), English (12.7%), Irish (3.9%), Scottish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/1/1892

Elevation: 780 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 198 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $584 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $534 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (43.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (189.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Packwood, IA (2.1 miles ),
Richland, IA (2.3 miles ),
Martinsburg, IA (2.9 miles),
Hayesville, IA (3.0 miles),
Sigourney, IA (3.3 miles ),
Hedrick, IA (3.4 miles ),
Maharishi Vedic City, IA (3.4 miles ),
Harper, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 41.20 N, Longitude: 92.09 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Ollie, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ollie, IA in 2022
Ollie satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+9.3%).
Most common industries in Ollie, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.0%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Ollie, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (28.0%)
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (11.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)

Average climate in Ollie, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ollie-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the Ollie city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ollie-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 189% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 293.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 293.3 miles away from Ollie center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 277.0 miles away from Ollie center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 420.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 310.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 166.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Ollie:

  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • MAPLEWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; KEOTA, IA)
  • NURSE IN THE HOUSE, INC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • SUNNY BROOK HOME CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • NELSON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ollie:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 19 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 44 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 55 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 55 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Truman State University (about 75 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 82 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 83 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ollie Quick Response Service (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Ollie include: Prairie View United Methodist Church (A), Ollie Baptist Church (B), Grace Family Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Polly Rosenbaum - Politician.

Keokuk 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ollie:

Marital status in Ollie, IA
  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Ollie:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ollie, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
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: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Keokuk County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%
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
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$381
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$2,830
Totals for Government 0$0 12$3,211

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $21,000 ($106.06)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($60.61)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($55.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($50.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($35.35)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($30.30)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($15.15)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($15.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($60.61)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($40.40)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($35.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $2,000 ($10.10)
    Rents: $1,000 ($5.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($80.81)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($131.31)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($85.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ollie:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ollie:

  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ollie:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 220ft / 67.0mTotal length
  • 6,085Total average daily traffic
  • 974Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,085Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ollie, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ollie, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 Mi N 3/4 Mi W On Gravel Rd (Lat: 41.213361 Lon: -92.100167), Call Sign: KNCN476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.325 MHz, Grant Date: 04/09/1997, Expiration Date: 02/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Robert L Wonderlich, 26114 295th St, Ollie, IA 52576, Phone: (515) 667-3801


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-OLIE-NO-1, 280th St (Lat: 41.251472 Lon: -92.061472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRPR266, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD0CGP, Licensee ID: L01346196, Grant Date: 12/06/2017, Expiration Date: 11/29/2027, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2024, Certifier: Mark T Claeys, Registrant: Mark T Claeys, 32475 Co Road U56, Ollie, IA 52576

  • Call Sign: K0SVH, Previous Call Sign: KD0CGP, Licensee ID: L01346196, Grant Date: 02/03/2024, Expiration Date: 02/03/2034, Certifier: Mark T Claeys, Registrant: Mark T Claeys, 32475 Co Road V5g, Ollie, IA 52576


Most common first names in Ollie, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Frank578.6 years
Edna588.2 years
William577.8 years
Harold475.5 years
John473.0 years
Charles483.5 years
Robert478.0 years
Howard381.7 years
Jack370.0 years
Florence381.3 years
Most common last names in Ollie, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams984.3 years
Ingle782.5 years
Wonderlich783.6 years
Cavin668.9 years
Winn670.0 years
Fritchen583.6 years
Northup577.4 years
Byers487.3 years
Schreiner482.3 years
Gott372.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ollie, IA
  • 75.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.8%Electricity
  • 5.3%Wood
  • 3.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ollie, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Wood


Ollie compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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