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Protivin, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 266 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.1%
 
Males: 131  (49.5%)
Females: 135  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52163.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,548 (it was $29,779 in 2000)
Protivin:

$58,548
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,688 (it was $18,818 in 2000)

Protivin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,943 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Protivin:

$97,943
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $102,484; detached houses: $103,813; mobile homes: $53,008

Median gross rent in 2022: $577.

March 2022 cost of living index in Protivin: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.1%

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  • Races in Protivin, IA (2022)
    • 35296.2%White alone
    • 61.6%Hispanic
    • 20.5%Asian alone

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Ancestries: Czech (41.8%), German (32.9%), Norwegian (10.8%), English (4.4%), Irish (1.9%), American (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/1/1894

Elevation: 1166 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 557 people per square mile   (low).

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5 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,298 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,220 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (51.6 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (130.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (244.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Spillville, IA (2.7 miles ),
Ridgeway, IA (2.8 miles ),
Jackson Junction, IA (2.8 miles),
Jacksonville, IA (3.0 miles),
Fort Atkinson, IA (3.1 miles ),
Lawler, IA (3.2 miles ),
Cresco, IA (3.3 miles ),
Waucoma, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.22 N, Longitude: 92.09 W

Area code: 563

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

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+2.3%).
Most common industries in Protivin, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (13.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.6%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Machinery (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (18.8%)
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Wood products (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Food (5.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.5%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Protivin, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)

Average climate in Protivin, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Protivin-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.3 miles away from the Protivin city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 28.1 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Protivin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 91% 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 396.1 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 258.4 miles away from Protivin center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 203.4 miles away from Protivin 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 374.9 miles away from Protivin center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 396.2 miles away from Protivin center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 202.3 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 Howard County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Protivin:

  • CRESCO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • EVANS MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • PATTY ELWOOD CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • CHICKASAW CO PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Protivin:

  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 12 miles; Calmar, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 17 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 30 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 52 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 53 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 56 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Riverland Community College (about 56 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Private elementary/middle school in Protivin:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Protivin: Protivin Fire Department (A), Protivin City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Protivin: Holy Trinity Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Holy Trinity Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Howard County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Protivin that have no violations reported:

  • ST. LUKE CHURCH (Population served: 72, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Protivin (2011 data):

  • Bank of the West: Protivin Branch at 109 North Main Street, branch established on 1910/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas

For population 15 years and over in Protivin:

Marital status in Protivin, IA
  • Never married: 14.8%
  • Now married: 69.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Protivin:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Protivin, IA (based on Howard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,9305
Mainline Protestant2,91414
Evangelical Protestant1,1048
Other2-
None1,616-
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: 3
Here:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

11.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Howard County:

27.1%
Iowa:

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

15.9%
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
Other and Unallocable 1$2,797$33,5640$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$24
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,150
Totals for Government 1$2,797$33,5647$1,173

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $40,000 ($150.38)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($127.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($86.47)
    Water Utilities: $19,000 ($71.43)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($63.91)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($48.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($48.87)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($45.11)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($37.59)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($11.28)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($11.28)
    Natural Resources - Other: $2,000 ($7.52)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($18.80)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($11.28)
    Other - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($11.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $42,000 ($157.89)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($116.54)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($93.98)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $9,000 ($33.83)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($18.80)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($3.76)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.76)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.76)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($3.76)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000 ($124.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $25,000 ($93.98)
    Other: $10,000 ($37.59)
  • Tax - Property: $95,000 ($357.14)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $32,000 ($120.30)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($3.76)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.76)

Protivin government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $112,000 ($421.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $75,000 ($281.95)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($135.34)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $286,000 ($1075.19)

Strongest AM radio stations in Protivin:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Protivin:

  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCZQ (102.3 FM; CRESCO, IA; Owner: MEGA MEDIA, LTD.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLCD (89.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC)

TV broadcast stations around Protivin:

  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)

Protivin fatal accident list:

Oct 22, 2003 05:40 AM, B16, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.9mTotal length
  • 5,725Total average daily traffic
  • 624Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,725Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Protivin, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 61950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Protivin, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IAPROTIVINCN, Kings Rd (Lat: 43.212361 Lon: -92.095278), Type: Silo, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WRNP345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Most common first names in Protivin, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Edward1274.9 years
Frank1181.3 years
William881.1 years
John879.1 years
Joseph778.0 years
Charles774.6 years
Louis684.7 years
James577.4 years
Emma577.4 years
Alois484.3 years
Most common last names in Protivin, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pecinovsky1177.5 years
Lukes1077.7 years
Novak877.9 years
Bouska785.5 years
Koudelka685.4 years
Kalishek486.0 years
Moudry485.8 years
Andera477.7 years
Vrba485.5 years
Samec480.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Protivin, IA
  • 78.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.1%Wood
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 1.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Protivin, IA
  • 55.6%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Protivin compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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