College Springs, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 171 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.5%
 
Males: 87  (51.2%)
Females: 84  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

47.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51637.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,752 (it was $38,500 in 2000)
College Springs:

$66,752
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,085 (it was $15,102 in 2000)

College Springs city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $77,261 (it was $38,800 in 2000)
College Springs:

$77,261
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $723.

March 2022 cost of living index in College Springs: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.4%
(12.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in College Springs, Iowa as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in College Springs is 198 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scottish (24.8%), German (14.9%), Irish (10.9%), American (7.9%), English (5.9%), Italian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/19/1875

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 1.11 square miles.

Population density: 154 people per square mile   (very low).

College Springs, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,629 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,157 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (58.4 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (64.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (396.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shambaugh, IA (2.3 miles),
Braddyville, IA (2.4 miles),
Blanchard, MO (2.4 miles),
Blanchard, IA (2.4 miles),
Coin, IA (2.5 miles ),
Elmo, MO (2.7 miles),
Yorktown, IA (2.8 miles),
Northboro, IA (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 40.62 N, Longitude: 95.12 W

Area code: 712

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

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+7.0%).
Most common industries in College Springs, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.4%)
  • Machinery (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (15.9%)
  • Machinery (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.2%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (36.7%)
  • Educational services (23.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.3%)
Most common occupations in College Springs, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.4%)
  • Registered nurses (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.2%)
  • Aircraft and traffic control occupations (7.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (16.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (8.3%)
  • Child care workers (6.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)

Average climate in College Springs, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

College Springs-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the College Springs city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 tornado 7.8 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

College Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 338% 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 306.2 miles away from College Springs center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 363.2 miles away from the 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 267.8 miles away from College Springs 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 41.7 miles away from College Springs center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 22.4 miles away from College Springs center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 248.1 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).
College Springs topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near College Springs:

  • GOLDENROD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to College Springs:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 23 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Highland Community College (about 54 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Bellevue University (about 56 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 58 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 63 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 63 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 63 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Public high school in College Springs:

Public elementary/middle school in College Springs:

See full list of schools located in College Springs

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in College Springs: College Springs City Hall (A), College Springs Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in College Springs: Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Maple Hill Cemetery (1). 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

Drinking water stations with addresses in College Springs and their reported violations in the past:

COLLEGE SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 214, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-22-2008), St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-26-2008), St BCA signed (2 times from OCT-20-2008 to OCT-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-05-2009), St BCA signed (JUL-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-10-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-11-2008), St BCA signed (2 times from OCT-20-2008 to OCT-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-05-2009), St BCA signed (JUL-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-06-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-06-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2008), St BCA signed (2 times from OCT-20-2008 to OCT-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-05-2009), St BCA signed (JUL-14-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-22-2005), St Public Notif requested (MAR-22-2005), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2006)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in College Springs:

Marital status in College Springs, IA
  • Never married: 35.9%
  • Now married: 39.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.0%
  • Divorced: 23.7%

For population 25 years and over in College Springs:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for College Springs, 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
This county:

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.
State:

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:
Page County:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

58.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
College Springs:

45.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
College Springs:

10.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
College Springs:

7.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
College Springs:

50.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
College Springs:

49.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
College Springs:

73.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of College Springs, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$6,001
Totals for Government 0$0 7$6,001

College Springs government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $49,000 ($286.55)
    General Public Buildings: $23,000 ($134.50)
    Financial Administration: $14,000 ($81.87)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($76.02)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($70.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($58.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($58.48)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($40.94)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($35.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($23.39)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($17.54)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $6,000 ($35.09)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($23.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $18,000 ($105.26)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($40.94)

College Springs government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $36,000 ($210.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($87.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($70.18)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($11.70)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $55,000 ($321.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000 ($140.35)
  • Tax - Property: $42,000 ($245.61)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $24,000 ($140.35)

College Springs government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $166,000 ($970.76)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $152,000 ($888.89)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($87.72)

College Springs government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $258,000 ($1508.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in College Springs:

  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in College Springs:

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

TV broadcast stations around College Springs:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.0mTotal length
  • 2,075Total average daily traffic
  • 269Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,075Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in College Springs, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for College Springs, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 40.623444 Lon: -95.125889, Call Sign: WQXP495,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.225 MHz, 173.275 MHz, 173.375 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2016, Expiration Date: 05/02/2026, Certifier: Doug Stott, Registrant: Bi-State Electronics, 408 Court, Bedford, IA 50833, Phone: (712) 523-3627, Fax: (712) 523-2078, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KC9ATS, Licensee ID: L00435264, Grant Date: 01/05/2022, Expiration Date: 01/05/2032, Certifier: Scott L Fortune, Registrant: Scott L Fortune 218, 704 Missouri Ave, College Springs, IA 51637

  • Call Sign: W8RCN, Previous Call Sign: K9SPH, Licensee ID: L00906324, Grant Date: 05/29/2015, Expiration Date: 05/29/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2023, Certifier: Jody Cromer, Registrant: Jody Cromer, 706 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637

  • Call Sign: KE8DHY, Licensee ID: L02006173, Grant Date: 02/29/2016, Expiration Date: 02/28/2026, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2023, Certifier: Justin M Starr, Registrant: Justin M Starr, 706 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637

  • Call Sign: W0RCN, Previous Call Sign: W8RCN, Licensee ID: L00906324, Grant Date: 09/09/2023, Expiration Date: 09/09/2033, Certifier: Jody Cromer, Registrant: Jody Cromer, 706 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637

  • Call Sign: W0PKN, Previous Call Sign: KE8DHY, Licensee ID: L02006173, Grant Date: 09/09/2023, Expiration Date: 09/09/2033, Certifier: Justin M Starr, Registrant: Justin M Starr, 706 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637


Most common first names in College Springs, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles477.2 years
Mary488.0 years
Frank380.7 years
Alice292.0 years
Eleanor281.0 years
George282.5 years
John277.5 years
David282.5 years
Harold270.0 years
Eva285.5 years
Most common last names in College Springs, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Stevenson582.0 years
Jackson479.3 years
Morrow483.5 years
Ripley481.7 years
Arendsee382.0 years
Kirkham380.3 years
Anderson280.1 years
Fecher277.0 years
Head288.0 years
Billups289.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in College Springs, IA
  • 51.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.7%Wood
  • 11.2%Electricity
  • 2.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in College Springs, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


College Springs 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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