Kirkville, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 156 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.1%
Males: 88  (56.5%)
Females: 68  (43.5%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52566.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,025 (it was $31,354 in 2000)
Kirkville:

$69,025
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,396 (it was $14,366 in 2000)

Kirkville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $60,759 (it was $34,400 in 2000)
Kirkville:

$60,759
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $81,548; detached houses: $108,767; mobile homes: $35,617
March 2022 cost of living index in Kirkville: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.2%

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Ancestries: German (32.7%), American (27.1%), English (13.1%), Irish (9.3%), Dutch (7.5%), Swedish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/2/1883

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 282 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($267)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (61.9 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (179.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (254.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chillicothe, IA (2.0 miles),
Fremont, IA (2.4 miles ),
Eddyville, IA (2.6 miles ),
Keomah Village, IA (3.2 miles),
Ottumwa, IA (3.2 miles ),
Hedrick, IA (3.2 miles ),
University Park, IA (3.4 miles ),
Rose Hill, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.14 N, Longitude: 92.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Kirkville, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kirkville, IA in 2022
Kirkville satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $89,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +38 (+21.6%).
Most common industries in Kirkville, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (14.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (21.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.4%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (5.7%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Kirkville, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.1%)
  • Cashiers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Construction laborers (7.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (17.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.6%)
  • Food processing workers (8.6%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)

Average climate in Kirkville, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Kirkville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.0 miles away from the Kirkville city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 35.2 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kirkville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 206% 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 308.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 404.1 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 308.0 miles away from the 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 292.8 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 317.8 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 188.6 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 Wapello County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kirkville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kirkville:

  • ST JOSEPH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • RIDGEWOOD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • RIDGEWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE OTTUMWA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • HILLSIDE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OTTUMWA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)

Amtrak station near Kirkville:

  • 10 miles: OTTUMWA (210 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kirkville:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 9 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 62 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Truman State University (about 67 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 68 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 70 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 70 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 74 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

Points of interest:

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

Wapello 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:

67.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Kirkville:

Marital status in Kirkville, IA
  • Never married: 28.8%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Kirkville:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kirkville, IA (based on Wapello County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,20044
Mainline Protestant3,97527
Catholic3,3252
Other5213
Black Protestant1211
None21,483-
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: 6
Here:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Wapello County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Here:

6.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Wapello County:

27.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wapello County:

19.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.6%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.1%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Kirkville:

31.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Kirkville:

18.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Kirkville:

17.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kirkville:

6.1
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kirkville:

44.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

52.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kirkville, 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$1,489
Totals for Government 0$0 1$1,489

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($70.51)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($64.10)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($57.69)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($44.87)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($44.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($19.23)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($12.82)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($12.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($6.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($83.33)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($64.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($19.23)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $7,000 ($44.87)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($12.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($83.33)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($153.85)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $19,000 ($121.79)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $140,000 ($897.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kirkville:

  • 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.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 0 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBOE (740 AM; 0 kW; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kirkville:

  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kirkville:

  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; 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)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.4mTotal length
  • 65Total average daily traffic
  • 65Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Zachary McDill, Corner Of S Cedar St And E Valley St In Kirkville, Ia (Lat: 41.144556 Lon: -92.504556), Type: 42.7, Structure height: 19179 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Farmers & Merchants Mutual Telephone Farmtel Communications, Office@farmtel.Net, , Wayla-nd, Phone: (319) 931-5800

  • Sterling Rex, Corner Of S Cedar St And E Valley St In Kirkville, Ia (Lat: 41.144556 Lon: -92.504556), Type: 42.7, Structure height: 19179 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Registrant: Farmers & Merchants Mutual Telephone Farmtel Communications, Office@farmtel.Net, , Wayla-nd, Phone: (319) 931-5800


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • 8137600020005282, Lat: 41.142333 Lon: -92.506250, Type: Mast, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • NZ3KRKO3, Lat: 41.138278 Lon: -92.507083, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • KV2APWT, Lat: 41.147389 Lon: -92.506222, Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WQVK269,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/2015, Expiration Date: 03/10/2025, Certifier: Bradley T Timberlake, Registrant: Professional Computer Solutions, Inc., 434 W. 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Phone: (641) 682-4691, Fax: (641) 682-0633, Email:

  • KIRKVILLE, 109 East Valley St (Lat: 41.144528 Lon: -92.504556), Type: Mast, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WRML812, Licensee ID: L01403860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 04/30/2021, Expiration Date: 04/30/2031, Certifier: Sterling Rex, Registrant: Farmers & Merchants Mutual Telephone Company, 210 W Main St, Wayland, IA 52654, Phone: (319) 256-2736, Fax: (319) 256-7210, Email:


Most common first names in Kirkville, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James481.3 years
Harry385.0 years
William375.3 years
Harold259.5 years
Everett280.0 years
Charles286.5 years
Kenneth257.5 years
Mary280.5 years
Myrtle279.5 years
Most common last names in Kirkville, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Deitch585.2 years
Fridley280.5 years
Brown275.0 years
Tennis256.5 years
Reed282.5 years
Roberts283.5 years
Schmitz280.9 years
Shilling282.5 years
Smith261.0 years
Troxel266.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kirkville, IA
  • 85.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.2%Electricity
  • 3.9%Wood
  • 1.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kirkville, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Kirkville compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Renting 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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