Dolliver, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 62 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.5%
 
Males: 30  (49.4%)
Females: 32  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

52.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50531

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,234 (it was $28,036 in 2000)
Dolliver:

$54,234
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,932 (it was $18,387 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,473 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Dolliver:

$56,473
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,789; detached houses: $100,321
March 2022 cost of living index in Dolliver: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.1%

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Ancestries: German (51.4%), Norwegian (13.5%), Swedish (10.8%), Polish (8.1%), Welsh (8.1%), English (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/16/1902

Elevation: 1280 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 170 people per square mile   (very low).

Dolliver, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $952 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $730 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (106.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (123.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (370.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ceylon, MN (2.2 miles ),
Gruver, IA (2.6 miles),
Armstrong, IA (2.9 miles ),
Dunnell, MN (3.2 miles),
Estherville, IA (3.4 miles ),
Ringsted, IA (3.6 miles ),
Wallingford, IA (3.7 miles ),
Welcome, MN (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 43.46 N, Longitude: 94.61 W

Area code: 712

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

Dolliver satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $35,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Dolliver, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dolliver, Iowa average temperatures Dolliver, Iowa average precipitation Dolliver, Iowa humidity Dolliver, Iowa wind speed Dolliver, Iowa snowfall Dolliver, Iowa sunshine Dolliver, Iowa clear and cloudy days
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 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dolliver-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.5 miles away from the Dolliver city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dolliver-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 138% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 167.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 244.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 173.7 miles away from Dolliver center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 221.4 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 502.1 miles away from Dolliver center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 194.4 miles away from Dolliver center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Emmet County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dolliver topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dolliver:

  • AVERA HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; ESTHERVILLE, IA)
  • EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ESTHERVILLE, IA)
  • LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FAIRMONT, MN)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS - FAIRMONT (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; FAIRMONT, MN)
  • CRESTVIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FAIRMONT, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dolliver:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 12 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 57 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 57 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Buena Vista University (about 65 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 68 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 71 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 78 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gruver Fire Department Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Emmet 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:

1.9 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

14.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dolliver:

Marital status in Dolliver, IA
  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 70.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 3.7%

For population 25 years and over in Dolliver:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dolliver, IA (based on Emmet County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,18113
Catholic1,6122
Evangelical Protestant8686
Other2-
None2,639-
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:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Emmet County:

4.81 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

8.66 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Emmet County:

28.7%
Iowa:

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

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dolliver:

42.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.7
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dolliver:

9.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Dolliver:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Dolliver:

15.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Dolliver:

62.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Dolliver:

85.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dolliver, 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 2$2,214
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$59
Totals for Government 0$0 8$2,274

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $110,000 ($1774.19)
    Water Utilities: $19,000 ($306.45)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($129.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($80.65)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($80.65)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($32.26)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($32.26)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($16.13)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($16.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($16.13)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $2,000 ($32.26)
    Other - Police Protection: $1,000 ($16.13)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($96.77)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($80.65)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $103,000 ($1661.29)
    Donations From Private Sources: $17,000 ($274.19)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($241.94)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($80.65)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($241.94)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($96.77)
    Other License: $1,000 ($16.13)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $22,000 ($354.84)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dolliver:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KSUM (1370 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILR (1070 AM; daytime; 0 kW; ESTHERVILLE, IA)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dolliver:

  • KFMC-FM (106.5 FM; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KEEZ-FM (99.1 FM; MANKATO, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KRAQ (105.7 FM; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINNESOTA)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJLY (104.5 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K220AQ (91.9 FM; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K221DO (92.1 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Dolliver:

  • KEYC-TV (Channel 12; MANKATO, MN; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K28AE (Channel 28; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: OGDEN BROADCASTING OF MINNESOTA, INC)
  • K53EV (Channel 53; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K41EG (Channel 41; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERAL RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K45EH (Channel 45; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K51EN (Channel 51; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K59FN (Channel 59; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K61GE (Channel 61; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K23FO (Channel 23; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K57GE (Channel 57; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)

Dolliver fatal accident list:

Oct 21, 2012 07:45 PM, Cr-Railroad St/495th St, Cr-130th St, Lat: 43.459525, Lon: -94.609189, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 32.0mTotal length
  • 1,935Total average daily traffic
  • 465Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,935Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Dolliver, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 11950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dolliver, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DOLLIVER-CN1, 490th Ave And Co Hwy A17 (Lat: 43.465194 Lon: -94.618972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRMJ654, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dolliver, IA
  • 83.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dolliver, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Dolliver 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 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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