Cromwell, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 104 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.3%
 
Males: 49  (48.0%)
Females: 55  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

63.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50842

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,077 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Cromwell:

$52,077
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,147 (it was $12,190 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,836 (it was $34,100 in 2000)
Cromwell:

$97,836
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,170; detached houses: $126,271; mobile homes: $34,249
March 2022 cost of living index in Cromwell: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.3%

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  • Races in Cromwell, IA (2022)
    • 7093.3%White alone
    • 22.7%Two or more races
    • 22.7%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (48.9%), American (17.8%), European (11.1%), Irish (6.7%), Danish (2.2%), English (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/24/1893

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 361 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Cromwell city:

1.1% ($375)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (58.0 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (82.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (355.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Creston, IA (2.3 miles ),
Kent, IA (2.5 miles),
Prescott, IA (2.8 miles ),
Orient, IA (3.4 miles ),
Lenox, IA (3.5 miles ),
Afton, IA (3.7 miles ),
Arispe, IA (3.8 miles),
Shannon City, IA (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 41.04 N, Longitude: 94.46 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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

Cromwell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $208,900
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Cromwell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.3%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (21.9%)
  • Construction (18.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (13.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Cromwell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19.4%)
  • Registered nurses (11.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (37.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (15.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (23.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
  • Financial managers (6.7%)

Average climate in Cromwell, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Cromwell-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.0 miles away from the Cromwell city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 tornado 7.5 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cromwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 282% 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 345.9 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 401.0 miles away from the 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 392.8 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 310.9 miles away from Cromwell center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.5 miles away from Cromwell center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cromwell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cromwell:

  • CRESTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • NURSES ON CALL (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • CREST HAVEN CARE CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • BURLINGTON HOUSE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • SUNCREST GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • LENOX CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LENOX, IA)

Heliports located in Cromwell:

Amtrak station near Cromwell:

  • 6 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cromwell:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 53 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 58 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 64 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 72 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 77 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 79 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 81 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

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Church in Cromwell: Cromwell Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Union 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:

69.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cromwell:

Marital status in Cromwell, IA
  • Never married: 9.3%
  • Now married: 68.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cromwell:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 15.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cromwell, IA (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,93217
Catholic1,1572
Evangelical Protestant1,01512
Other1593
None7,271-
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
Union County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

9.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.1%
State:

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 6$30,768$61,5361$89
Totals for Government 6$30,768$61,5361$89

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($144.23)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($86.54)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($38.46)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($38.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($28.85)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($28.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($9.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($9.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($48.08)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($19.23)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($9.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($96.15)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($173.08)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($105.77)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($9.62)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $82,000 ($788.46)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cromwell:

  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, 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.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, 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.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cromwell:

  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W215AR (90.9 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cromwell:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.2mTotal length
  • 700Total average daily traffic
  • 700Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • W Side Of Adams Ave And Cr H33 (Lat: 41.043444 Lon: -94.464278), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WPKH792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2022, Expiration Date: 02/25/2032, Certifier: Dan Mc Intosh, Registrant: Mobile Radio Engineering, Inc., 745 Boone Avenue, North, Golden Valley, MN 55427, Phone: (763) 544-3319, Fax: (763) 544-2078, Email:

  • Cromwell Ls2 Near Cor Of 15th And 13th St (Lat: 41.038222 Lon: -94.464278), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQTD829,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2024, Expiration Date: 01/13/2034, Certifier: Danny L Mc Intosh, Registrant: Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, 1391 190th St., Creston, IA 50801, Phone: (641) 782-5744, Fax: (641) 785-9265, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CROMWELL, 200th St And Adams Unions Avenue (Lat: 41.014722 Lon: -94.466944), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.1 m, Call Sign: WRFE512,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/2020, Expiration Date: 02/12/2030, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cromwell, IA
  • 64.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.0%Electricity
  • 5.4%Wood
  • 2.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cromwell, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Cromwell compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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