Geneva, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 134 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.6%
 
Males: 81  (61.1%)
Females: 53  (38.9%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50633

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,327 (it was $33,542 in 2000)
Geneva:

$65,327
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,818 (it was $15,112 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $52,508 (it was $36,700 in 2000)
Geneva:

$52,508
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $92,976; detached houses: $92,439

Median gross rent in 2022: $639.

March 2022 cost of living index in Geneva: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%

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  • Races in Geneva, IA (2022)
    • 13482.7%White alone
    • 2817.3%Two or more races
    • 31.9%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (78.6%), American (15.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/7/1903

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 0.43 square miles.

Population density: 314 people per square mile   (very low).

Geneva, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Geneva city:

0.5% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (42.0 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (157.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (285.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hansell, IA (2.4 miles),
Hampton, IA (2.5 miles ),
Bradford, IA (2.5 miles),
Ackley, IA (3.1 miles ),
Dumont, IA (3.1 miles ),
Chapin, IA (3.4 miles),
Iowa Falls, IA (3.6 miles ),
Aredale, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 42.68 N, Longitude: 93.13 W

Area code: 641

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

Geneva satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Geneva, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (13.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.3%)
  • Machinery (8.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.8%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (20.0%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (14.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.3%)
  • Machinery (11.4%)
  • Truck transportation (11.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (11.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Social assistance (12.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Leather & allied products (6.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Geneva, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (28.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (17.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (9.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6.1%)

Average climate in Geneva, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Geneva-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 6.5 miles away from the Geneva city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/25/2008, a category F5 tornado 15.5 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 70 people and caused $100 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Geneva-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 142% 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 252.3 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 401.5 miles away from Geneva center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 477.3 miles away from Geneva center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 382.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 401.5 miles away from Geneva center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 232.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Geneva topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Geneva:

  • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)
  • THE PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE OF AC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ACKLEY, IA)
  • SCENIC MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • IOWA FALLS MARY GREELEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Geneva:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 34 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 36 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 45 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Iowa State University (about 53 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 56 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 69 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Riverland Community College (about 70 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Geneva: Geneva Elevator (A), Geneva (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Franklin 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 Geneva and their reported violations in the past:

HANSELL WATER DEPARTMENT (Address: 908 FRONT ST , Population served: 98, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Geneva that have no violations reported:

  • ALEXANDER WATER DEPT (Address: 908 FRONT ST , Population served: 175, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • GENEVA WATER WORKS (Address: 908 FRONT ST , Population served: 165, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DORELL DRIVE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Address: 908 FRONT , Population served: 32, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Geneva (2011 data):

  • Ackley State Bank: Geneva Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1979/12/10. Info updated 2011/11/30: Bank assets: $124.5 mil, Deposits: $90.0 mil, headquarters in Ackley, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Gnb Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Geneva:

Marital status in Geneva, IA
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 34.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 27.5%

For population 25 years and over in Geneva:

  • High school or higher: 94.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Geneva, IA (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,29318
Evangelical Protestant1,3509
Catholic1,1292
Other1301
None3,778-
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
Franklin County:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Franklin County:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Geneva:

49.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Geneva:

45.9%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

25.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Geneva:

5.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Geneva:

34.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Geneva:

56.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.9%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Geneva, 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
Water Supply 0$0 1$600
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$772
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,372

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $17,000 ($126.87)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($82.09)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($67.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($59.70)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($44.78)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($29.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($14.93)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($22.39)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($111.94)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $13,000 ($97.01)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($283.58)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($14.93)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($14.93)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $18,000 ($134.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($97.01)
  • Tax - Property: $40,000 ($298.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($97.01)
    Other License: $1,000 ($7.46)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $587,000 ($4380.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Geneva:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KIFG (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Geneva:

  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIFG-FM (95.3 FM; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Geneva:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.9mTotal length
  • 1,835Total average daily traffic
  • 143Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,835Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Geneva, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 61950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Geneva, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • 522 Ave (Lat: 42.614722 Lon: -93.116944), Type: 30.0, Overall height: 25 m, Registrant: Stiner Radio Systems Ltd, Iowa -Falls, Phone: (515) 648-4821


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 42.665278 Lon: -93.112778, Call Sign: WPXW425,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.437 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2023, Expiration Date: 06/20/2033, Certifier: Jason Reinke, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 283-1200, Email:

  • LEG GPS, 694 Quail Ave. (Lat: 42.642694 Lon: -93.185333), Type: Bant, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 20 m, Call Sign: WRBR827,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.075 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2018, Expiration Date: 06/01/2028, Certifier: Ron J Seiler, Registrant: R Comm Wireless, 2010 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126, Phone: (641) 648-4821, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1279Q, N1279Q, N-1279Q, Serial Number: 15072579, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 06/04/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 12/02/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Rex C Jansonius, 1991 70th St, Geneva, IA 50633
  • Aircraft: PALMER/WAGGONER PALMER/WAGGONER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-235-C (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 155PW, N155PW, N-155PW, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 04/27/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Rex C Jansonius, 1991 70th St, Geneva, IA 50633
  • Aircraft: IND ARTS DEPT A C MOSLEY H S CUBY SPORT TRAINER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 202FL, N202FL, N-202FL, Serial Number: 1113, Certificate Issue Date: 03/29/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Rex C Jansonius, 1991 70th St, Geneva, IA 50633

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Geneva, IA
  • 56.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.3%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Electricity
  • 2.6%Wood
  • 2.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Geneva, IA
  • 61.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.1%Electricity
  • 15.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Geneva 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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