Davis City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 181 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.2%
Males: 101  (56.0%)
Females: 80  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

43.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50065.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,675 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Davis City:

$40,675
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,063 (it was $10,091 in 2000)

Davis City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $44,042 (it was $14,100 in 2000)
Davis City:

$44,042
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $59,652; detached houses: $61,394; mobile homes: $36,368

Median gross rent in 2022: $706.

March 2022 cost of living index in Davis City: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.6%

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  • Races in Davis City, IA (2022)
    • 20494.4%White alone
    • 41.9%Asian alone
    • 41.9%Two or more races
    • 10.5%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Davis City, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Davis City is 105 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (25.0%), English (20.0%), Irish (15.8%), American (5.0%), Scotch-Irish (5.0%), French Canadian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/19/1877

Elevation: 940 feet

Land area: 0.59 square miles.

Population density: 309 people per square mile   (very low).

Davis City, Iowa map

5 residents are foreign born (2.3% Asia).

This city:

2.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $634 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $705 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (66.6 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (115.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (329.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pleasanton, IA (2.3 miles),
Lamoni, IA (2.5 miles ),
Decatur City, IA (2.7 miles),
Leon, IA (2.8 miles ),
Blythedale, MO (3.6 miles ),
Kellerton, IA (3.7 miles ),
Cainsville, MO (3.7 miles ),
Grand River, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 40.64 N, Longitude: 93.81 W

Area code: 641

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

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+7.4%).
Most common industries in Davis City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.4%)
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Apparel (6.4%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Utilities (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Utilities (8.3%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (6.7%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (30.6%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Apparel (10.2%)
  • Social assistance (8.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Davis City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Carpenters (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (18.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (14.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)

Average climate in Davis City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Davis City, Iowa average temperatures Davis City, Iowa average precipitation Davis City, Iowa humidity Davis City, Iowa wind speed Davis City, Iowa snowfall Davis City, Iowa sunshine Davis City, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 17.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

17.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.08
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Davis City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.1 miles away from the Davis City city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 5.8 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Davis City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 287% 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 336.7 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 388.1 miles away from Davis City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 350.3 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 350.3 miles away from Davis City 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 339.4 miles away from Davis City center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 310.2 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 Decatur County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Davis City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Davis City:

  • LAMONI NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LAMONI, IA)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • WESTVIEW ACRES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LEON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LEON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Davis City:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 60 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 68 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Truman State University (about 72 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 75 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 80 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 80 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 95 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Davis City: Boswell Brothers Elevator (A), Davis City Fire Department (B), Davis City City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Davis City include: Assembly of God Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Davis City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Decatur 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 Davis City and their reported violations in the past:

DAVIS CITY WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 204, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (MAR-02-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAY-05-2009), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-05-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-11-2009), St Public Notif requested (FEB-11-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-27-2009), St BCA signed (MAR-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-11-2009), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-11-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-27-2009), St BCA signed (MAR-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-01-2008), St Public Notif requested (AUG-01-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-18-2008), St BCA signed (MAR-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-07-2007), St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (APR-22-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2013), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-04-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-23-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-18-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-04-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-15-2013)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Davis City:

Marital status in Davis City, IA
  • Never married: 30.3%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Davis City:

  • High school or higher: 80.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 14.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Davis City, IA (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,38316
Other6324
Mainline Protestant6308
Catholic1952
None5,617-
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: 2
Decatur County:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Decatur County:

26.0%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Davis City:

48.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Davis City:

38.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Davis City:

29.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Davis City:

15.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Davis City:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

13.7%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Davis City:

52.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.3%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Davis City, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$803
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$420
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$188
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,411

Davis City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $29,000 ($160.22)
    Water Utilities: $26,000 ($143.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($104.97)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($71.82)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($66.30)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($44.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($38.67)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($33.15)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($22.10)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($22.10)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($22.10)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($16.57)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($11.05)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $4,000 ($22.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($82.87)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($22.10)

Davis City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,000 ($182.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($121.55)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($22.10)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($33.15)
    Rents: $4,000 ($22.10)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($22.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($232.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000 ($121.55)
  • Tax - Property: $27,000 ($149.17)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($71.82)

Davis City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $107,000 ($591.16)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $103,000 ($569.06)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($22.10)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $81,000 ($447.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Davis City:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Davis City:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Davis City fatal accident list:

Aug 22, 1997 07:20 AM, 69, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 358ft / 109mTotal length
  • 45,415Total average daily traffic
  • 16,518Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Davis City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Davis City, IA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0DYT, Licensee ID: L00678676, Grant Date: 08/18/1997, Expiration Date: 08/18/2007, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2009, Registrant: Virgil W Sholley, Rr 1 Box 33, Davis City, IA 50065-9714

  • Call Sign: W0MKC, Licensee ID: L01195592, Grant Date: 09/02/2016, Expiration Date: 09/26/2026, Registrant: William L Raiser, 16963 310th St, Davis City, IA 50065

  • Call Sign: KE0IYR, Licensee ID: L02023481, Grant Date: 05/04/2016, Expiration Date: 05/04/2026, Certifier: Joseph D Anderson, Registrant: Joseph D Anderson, 636 W Clark St, Davis City, IA 50065


Most common first names in Davis City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles672.7 years
William676.7 years
Thomas572.8 years
Walter466.5 years
David476.3 years
Hazel482.3 years
Clarence472.3 years
Helen478.0 years
Arthur385.1 years
Florence379.4 years
Most common last names in Davis City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Graham976.3 years
Brenizer682.5 years
Davis680.0 years
Craig583.4 years
Hamilton578.2 years
Bolon585.2 years
Evans465.5 years
Boswell472.3 years
Mclain484.8 years
Reed446.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Davis City, IA
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.4%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Electricity
  • 11.4%Wood
  • 5.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Davis City, IA
  • 92.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.0%Electricity


Davis City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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