Northboro, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 54 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.0%
 
Males: 22  (42.4%)
Females: 32  (57.6%)
Median resident age:

38.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51647

Estimated median household income in 2022: $86,426 (it was $35,536 in 2000)
Northboro:

$86,426
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,093 (it was $15,360 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $25,825 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Northboro:

$25,825
IA:

$194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Northboro: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.1%

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  • Races in Northboro, IA (2022)
    • 9596.0%White alone
    • 33.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Northboro, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Northboro is 50 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.1%), English (15.8%), American (5.3%), Polish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/14/1902

Elevation: 1102 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 212 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born (3.3% Europe).

This city:

3.3%
Iowa:

3.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Northboro city:

0.9% ($231)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (53.7 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (58.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (404.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Blanchard, IA (2.0 miles),
Coin, IA (2.1 miles ),
Blanchard, MO (2.2 miles),
Westboro, MO (2.3 miles),
College Springs, IA (3.0 miles ),
Elmo, MO (3.3 miles),
Yorktown, IA (3.4 miles),
Shenandoah, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.61 N, Longitude: 95.29 W

Area code: 712

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

Northboro satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Northboro, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Northboro-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.4 miles away from the Northboro city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 5.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 345% 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 302.6 miles away from Northboro center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 360.1 miles away from Northboro 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 262.6 miles away from Northboro center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 33.1 miles away from Northboro center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 13.6 miles away from Northboro center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 239.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Page County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Northboro:

  • SHENANDOAH DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • ELM HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • TARKIO REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TARKIO, MO)
  • WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northboro:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 28 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Bellevue University (about 50 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Highland Community College (about 52 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 54 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 58 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 59 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Northboro Town Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Northboro: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Page 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:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Northboro:

Marital status in Northboro, IA
  • Never married: 56.3%
  • Now married: 32.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Northboro:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Northboro, IA (based on Page County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,91925
Evangelical Protestant2,90224
Catholic7742
Other6453
None6,692-
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: 4
Here:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Page County:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Page County:

8.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Page County:

28.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
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 Government Administration 0$0 7$503
Totals for Government 0$0 7$503

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

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($111.11)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($37.04)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($18.52)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($18.52)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($18.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($18.52)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($18.52)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $1,000 ($18.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($37.04)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $2,000 ($37.04)
    Rents: $1,000 ($18.52)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($18.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($92.59)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($129.63)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($74.07)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,000 ($314.81)

Strongest AM radio stations in Northboro:

  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING 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.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northboro:

  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KNIM-FM (97.1 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Northboro:

  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 203ft / 61.5mTotal length
  • 1,325Total average daily traffic
  • 203Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,325Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Northboro, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Northboro, IA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0EUH, Grant Date: 06/06/1989, Expiration Date: 06/06/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/07/2001, Registrant: Bradley D Scotton, Rr 1, Northboro, IA 51647

  • Call Sign: W0DVS, Licensee ID: L01108633, Grant Date: 01/21/2006, Expiration Date: 04/01/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2018, Registrant: Frank G Brannen, 3175 Fremont Ave., Northboro, IA 51647

  • Call Sign: WB0ZOW, Licensee ID: L00941109, Grant Date: 11/16/2004, Expiration Date: 12/08/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/09/2016, Certifier: Terri A Brannen, Registrant: Terri A Brannen, 3175 Fremont Ave, Northboro, IA 51647

  • Call Sign: KJ4ZFF, Licensee ID: L01603148, Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: William D Mcconnell, Registrant: William D Mcconnell, 3109 D. Ave, Northboro, IA 51647


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Northboro, IA
  • 84.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.8%Electricity
  • 2.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Northboro, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Northboro compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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