Willey, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 72 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.1%
 
Males: 38  (53.2%)
Females: 34  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

29.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51401

Estimated median household income in 2022: $99,840 (it was $42,083 in 2000)
Willey:

$99,840
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,092 (it was $12,900 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $187,528 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Willey:

$187,528
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $213,646; detached houses: $213,163
March 2022 cost of living index in Willey: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.3%
(9.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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    • 11996.0%White alone
    • 32.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (91.3%), American (7.6%), Irish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/29/1912

Elevation: 1340 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 290 people per square mile   (very low).

Willey, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Willey city:

1.1% ($414)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (61.2 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (79.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (367.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dedham, IA (2.2 miles ),
Carroll, IA (2.6 miles ),
Glidden, IA (2.7 miles ),
Templeton, IA (2.7 miles ),
Halbur, IA (2.8 miles ),
Coon Rapids, IA (3.2 miles ),
Lidderdale, IA (3.2 miles),
Ralston, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 41.98 N, Longitude: 94.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in Willey, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Willey, IA in 2022

Willey satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $950,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $1,500,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Willey, IA residents
Average permit cost in Willey, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+32.1%).

Average climate in Willey, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Willey-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the Willey city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 16.2 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Willey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 229% 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 400.3 miles away from Willey center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 262.5 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 215.3 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 457.9 miles away from Willey center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 278.6 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 100.4 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).
Willey topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Willey:

  • REGENCY PARK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER OF CARROLL (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • SAINT ANTHONYS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSIING HOME Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES OF IOWA INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Willey:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 48 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 51 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa State University (about 61 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 66 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 66 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 71 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 75 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Willey First Responders (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Frank Henry Greteman - Catholic bishop, Ralph G. Neppel - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

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:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Willey:

Marital status in Willey, IA
  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 65.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in Willey:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Willey, 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
Carroll County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Carroll County:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Carroll County:

26.4%
Iowa:

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

13.5%
State:

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
Natural Resources 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $7,000 ($97.22)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($55.56)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($41.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($27.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($27.78)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($27.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($13.89)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($13.89)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($13.89)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($27.78)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000 ($111.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($83.33)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($250.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($166.67)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $47,000 ($652.78)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $43,000 ($597.22)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($69.44)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $67,000 ($930.56)

Strongest AM radio stations in Willey:

  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, 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 Willey:

  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Willey:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Willey: Ralph G. Neppel.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 42.0mTotal length
  • 2,965Total average daily traffic
  • 341Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,965Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Willey, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 31960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Willey, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • WILLEY, Lat: 41.980167 Lon: -94.822167, Call Sign: WQJG993,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.356 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2018, Expiration Date: 09/08/2028, Certifier: Dean Lorenzen, Registrant: West Central Iowa Rural Water Assn., 1607 Enterprise St, Manning, IA 51455, Phone: (712) 655-2534, Fax: (712) 655-3151, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Willey, IA
  • 69.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 8.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Willey, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Willey 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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