Corley, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 26.
Males: 14  (53.8%)
Females: 12  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

59.5 years
Iowa median age:

44.4 years

Zip code: 51537

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,316
Corley:

$69,316
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,650

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $163,845
Corley:

$163,845
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $121,626; detached houses: $121,101
March 2022 cost of living index in Corley: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Danish (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1180 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (35.6 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (41.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (395.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Harlan, IA (2.3 miles ),
Tennant, IA (2.4 miles),
Avoca, IA (2.6 miles ),
Shelby, IA (2.8 miles ),
Walnut, IA (3.0 miles ),
Westphalia, IA (3.2 miles),
Kirkman, IA (3.3 miles),
Portsmouth, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.58 N, Longitude: 95.33 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Corley-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Corley place center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.8 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Corley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 271% 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 366.7 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 425.4 miles away from Corley center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 200.4 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) earthquake occurred 322.0 miles away from Corley center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 270.6 miles away from Corley 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 85.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Corley:

  • MYRTUE MED CTR HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • HARLAN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • ELM CREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • AVOCA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; AVOCA, IA)
  • REM IOWA-BIRCH COTTAGE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; SHELBY, IA)
  • SALEM LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ELK HORN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Corley:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 33 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 38 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 39 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 41 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 42 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Bellevue University (about 43 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Buena Vista University (about 74 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)

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Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

46.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Corley:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 100.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Corley:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Corley, IA (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,4646
Evangelical Protestant3,34417
Mainline Protestant2,03311
Other1901
None3,136-
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
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Shelby County:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
State:

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

16.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Corley:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Corley:

  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Corley:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.3mTotal length
  • 4,860Total average daily traffic
  • 859Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,860Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Corley, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Corley compared to Iowa 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 significantly above 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.
  • Number of rooms per house 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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