Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.1%
(6.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 10.7% for two or more races residents)
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Latest news from Le Claire, IA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations
Ancestries: English (19.0%), American (15.7%), German (15.5%), Irish (11.5%), Swedish (7.9%), European (3.6%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 650 feet
Land area: 4.19 square miles.
Population density: 1,127 people per square mile (low).
32 residents are foreign born
This city:
0.7%
Iowa:
5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,150 (1.3%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,890 (1.5%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (12.7 miles , pop. 98,359).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (113.5 miles , pop. 208,054).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (139.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 104. This is significantly worse than average.
City:
104
U.S.:
73
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.220. This is about average.Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.220
U.S.:
0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 6.00. This is about average.Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
6.00
U.S.:
5.11
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.251. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.251
U.S.:
1.515
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.8. This is about average.Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
33.8
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 21.7. This is about average.Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
21.7
U.S.:
19.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.5. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
12.5
U.S.:
8.1
Tornado activity:
Le Claire-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/29/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Le Claire city center causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 3/13/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the city center injured one personand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Le Claire-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 116% 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 253.8 miles away from Le Claire 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 232.1 miles away from Le Claire center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 253.8 miles away from Le Claire 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 76.0 miles away from the city center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 284.7 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 253.4 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 Scott County (17) is near the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14 Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Le Claire:
RIVERVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; PLEASANT VALLEY, IA)
FAMILY CARE SOLUTIONS LC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; BETTENDORF, IA)
ASPEN REHAB AND HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SILVIS, IL)
BETTENDORF HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BETTENDORF, IA)
QUAD CITIES KIDNEY CENTER SILVIS, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; SILVIS, IL)
ILLINI RESTORATIVE CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SILVIS, IL)
GENESIS VNA AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; BETTENDORF, IA)
Amtrak stations near Le Claire:
13 miles: MOLINE (QUAD CITY AIRPORT, 2200 69TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service.
13 miles: DAVENPORT (BURLINGTON DEPOT, 304 WEST RIVER DR.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, taxi stand.
Operable nuclear power plants near Le Claire:
6 miles: Quad Cities 1 and 2 in Cordova, IL.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Le Claire:
Black Hawk College (about 10 miles; Moline, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,086)
LeClaire hosts (in behalf of the Iowa side) the biggest tug of war across the Mississippi with Port Byron, IL. The "Tug Fest" held in August, is the only one if it's kind to be found anywhere along the Mississippi River.
Notable locations in Le Claire: Le Claire (A), Scott County Library (B), Medic Emergency Medical Services Post 11 (C), Mississippi Valley Welcome Center (D), Le Claire Library (E), Le Claire City Hall (F), Le Claire Police Department (G), Le Claire Fire Department (H), Buffalo Bill Museum (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Le Claire include: New Life Community Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Calvary Chapel (C), First Presbyterian Church (D), Calvary Chapel (E), First Assembly of God Church (F), Le Claire Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Buffalo Bill Museum of Leclaire Inc (200 North River Drive).
Hotels: Comfort Inn Riverview (902 Mississippi View Court), Super 8 Motel (1552 Welcome Center Court).
Birthplace of: Buffalo Bill - Frontiersman.
Scott 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:
2.5 people
Iowa:
2.4 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
72.6%
Whole state:
64.7%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:
7.9%
Whole state:
6.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Banks with branches in Le Claire (2011 data):
First Central State Bank: Le Claire Branch at 1291 Eagle Ridge Road, branch established on 2002/04/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $268.7 mil, Deposits: $207.2 mil, headquarters in De Witt, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Ohnward Bancshares, Inc.
Religion statistics for Le Claire, IA (based on Scott County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
30,508
13
Mainline Protestant
25,031
48
Evangelical Protestant
19,206
72
Other
2,598
17
Black Protestant
2,058
4
None
85,823
-
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
900 Eagle Ridge Rd (Lat: 41.589472 Lon: -90.367639), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPJT281, Assigned Frequencies: 1.61000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2011, Expiration Date: 10/15/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/18/2021, Certifier: Vern Spring, Registrant: Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Rd, Le Claire, IA 52753, Phone: (563) 289-6004
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
4
IA TOWER, Hwy 67, 4 Miles North Of Le Claire (Lat: 41.659194 Lon: -90.344583), Type: Upole, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WPXZ840, Assigned Frequencies: 6728.12 MHz, 6743.12 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2013, Expiration Date: 07/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/31/2023, Certifier: John A Hamilton, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Co, 666 Grand Ave. 2900 Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 242-4367, Email:
SycDerby, Lat: 41.599750 Lon: -90.385111, Type: Silo, Structure height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WQKP533, Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Alan C Derbyshire, Registrant: Derbynet, LLC., 700 16th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244, Phone: (309) 755-2662, Email:
Pleasant Valley Jr H, 3501 Wisconsin St (Lat: 41.599917 Lon: -90.392361), Type: Building, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQZR825, Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 07/18/2017, Expiration Date: 07/18/2027, Certifier: Ray Lafrentz, Registrant: Pleasant Valley Community Schools, 525 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722, Phone: (563) 332-5550, Fax: (563) 332-4372, Email:
Aircraft: BEECH B19 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 1951W, N1951W, N-1951W, Serial Number: MB-615, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 08/08/2018 Registrant (Individual): Ryan B Hoover, 4100 Wisconsin St, Le Claire, IA 52753
Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 3287M, N3287M, N-3287M, Serial Number: 12-2038, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/14/1989 Registrant (Individual): George B Millar, 21251 Great River Rd, Le Claire, IA 52753
Aircraft: PIPER PA-16 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 5788H, N5788H, N-5788H, Serial Number: 16-404, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/1984, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2004 Registrant (Co-Owned): George B Millar, 21251 Great River Rd, Le Claire, IA 52753, Other Owners: Jody G Millar
Aircraft: CESSNA T210R (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 997CH, N997CH, N-997CH, Serial Number: T21064997, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2013 Registrant (LLC): High Top LLC, 605 Slatestone Cir, Le Claire, IA 52753
Aircraft: PLUNKETT ANDREW W GLASAIR I TD (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 466DM, N466DM, N-466DM, Serial Number: 446, Airworthiness Date: 11/19/2007 Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 28047 230th St, Le Claire, IA 52753 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 02/01/2018
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
16
$169,286
33
$221,645
155
$218,863
11
$65,253
4
$101,645
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$118,700
2
$379,605
8
$183,449
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$141,330
2
$385,345
17
$251,512
2
$37,075
1
$226,610
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$293,620
21
$209,473
1
$134,020
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
2
$193,020
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
13
$145,666
42
$227,342
63
$187,930
9
$73,294
3
$152,120
1
$26,110
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$97,120
2
$253,415
7
$128,350
1
$19,840
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$201,030
3
$211,530
15
$171,590
3
$164,767
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
3
$277,553
8
$211,166
1
$85,280
1
$199,810
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$331,040
2
$227,655
1
$46,990
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$152,817
69
$209,148
45
$162,315
10
$61,126
9
$120,327
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
7
$224,873
7
$128,300
1
$147,940
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$200,970
16
$148,617
2
$57,785
2
$92,420
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$168,130
7
$196,179
8
$236,272
0
$0
2
$284,920
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$280,920
2
$242,105
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$194,760
69
$196,086
49
$151,423
7
$51,220
5
$112,924
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
4
$188,758
6
$156,645
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
6
$292,347
16
$216,214
3
$72,520
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
6
$208,977
15
$165,440
1
$310,510
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$152,120
8
$144,461
2
$41,770
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$115,395
78
$179,446
53
$144,212
11
$27,532
7
$130,090
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
7
$112,089
6
$123,633
2
$60,920
1
$56,390
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$121,490
6
$117,135
12
$120,558
4
$30,285
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
8
$179,054
16
$168,350
1
$120,090
1
$74,150
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$236,360
7
$126,013
1
$30,980
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$95,552
49
$182,653
67
$140,056
10
$26,490
3
$82,847
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
5
$172,796
8
$109,651
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$53,960
5
$99,486
18
$136,939
4
$25,238
1
$47,340
1
$17,750
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
4
$104,605
14
$132,328
2
$10,965
1
$145,160
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$100,950
5
$116,404
0
$0
1
$49,780
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$49,080
38
$173,958
170
$152,159
8
$23,496
6
$108,202
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
6
$141,677
14
$134,019
1
$49,780
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$62,193
33
$127,246
4
$25,150
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
3
$250,167
29
$111,560
1
$34,810
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$80,760
4
$151,250
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$109,650
37
$141,338
129
$151,224
10
$24,715
4
$74,408
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$134,020
11
$127,975
1
$27,850
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$63,875
16
$102,189
0
$0
1
$68,920
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
3
$160,707
14
$118,652
1
$15,660
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
4
$125,402
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$98,094
30
$162,447
77
$117,454
12
$15,142
4
$97,555
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
3
$121,603
5
$121,836
2
$8,355
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$34,635
15
$87,002
3
$12,647
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$162,910
14
$97,791
1
$18,800
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
3
$161,053
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$93,640
33
$147,415
25
$89,072
15
$19,145
5
$87,026
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$68,230
4
$59,872
3
$16,593
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
4
$93,118
12
$71,998
4
$12,880
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$108,260
9
$87,296
1
$27,150
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)