Greenville, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 66 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.0%
 
Males: 42  (64.8%)
Females: 24  (35.2%)
Median resident age:

29.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51343

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,833 (it was $29,531 in 2000)
Greenville:

$42,833
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,523 (it was $22,217 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $48,221 (it was $25,600 in 2000)
Greenville:

$48,221
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $55,006; detached houses: $54,881
March 2022 cost of living index in Greenville: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.7%
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  • Races in Greenville, IA (2022)
    • 6287.3%White alone
    • 912.7%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Greenville, Iowa as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Greenville is 93 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (25.0%), Dutch (25.0%), German (25.0%), Scotch-Irish (25.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/30/1916

Elevation: 1390 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 360 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (72.9 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (129.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (389.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rossie, IA (1.5 miles),
Gillett Grove, IA (2.3 miles),
Royal, IA (2.8 miles ),
Webb, IA (2.9 miles),
Sioux Rapids, IA (2.9 miles ),
Spencer, IA (3.0 miles ),
Linn Grove, IA (3.1 miles ),
Dickens, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.02 N, Longitude: 95.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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

Greenville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+10.7%).

Average climate in Greenville, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Greenville, Iowa average temperatures Greenville, Iowa average precipitation Greenville, Iowa humidity Greenville, Iowa wind speed Greenville, Iowa snowfall Greenville, Iowa sunshine Greenville, 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 24.0 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 24.0 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 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Greenville-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Greenville city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/11/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the city center caused $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Greenville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 174% 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 188.8 miles away from Greenville center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 229.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 190.8 miles away from Greenville 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 465.6 miles away from Greenville center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 192.4 miles away from Greenville 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 175.6 miles away from Greenville 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 Clay 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).
Greenville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Greenville:

  • SIOUX CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA)
  • LONGHOUSE-NORTHSHIRE, LTD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; RUTHVEN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Greenville:

  • Buena Vista University (about 27 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 31 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 61 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 72 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 91 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 92 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 98 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)

Points of interest:

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Birthplace of: Arlo L. Olson - Army Medal of Honor recipient, Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen - Air Force Medal of Honor recipient.

Clay 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:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Greenville:

Marital status in Greenville, IA
  • Never married: 12.2%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 8.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Greenville:

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Greenville, IA (based on Clay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,97619
Evangelical Protestant3,07913
Catholic2,4852
Other3302
None4,797-
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: 3
Clay County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

8.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clay County:

28.5%
State:

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

15.7%
Iowa:

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$48
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$46
Totals for Government 0$0 8$94

Greenville government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($106.06)
  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($136.36)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($106.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($106.06)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($60.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($30.30)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($15.15)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($15.15)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($15.15)
    Electric Utilities: $1,000 ($15.15)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($15.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($30.30)

Greenville government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($75.76)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($15.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($136.36)
  • Tax - Property: $19,000 ($287.88)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($196.97)

Greenville government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($393.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($393.94)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $26,000 ($393.94)
    End of Fiscal Year: $21,000 ($318.18)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $55,000 ($833.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Greenville:

  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
  • 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)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Greenville:

  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Greenville:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipients born in Greenville: Arlo L. Olson, Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.1mTotal length
  • 3,685Total average daily traffic
  • 613Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,685Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Richard D Hofmann, 2175 440 Street, Greenville Ia 51343 (Lat: 43.009889 Lon: -95.158361), Type: 57.9, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: United Farmers Telephone Company, Rwhite@ecertek.Net, , 226 Everl-y, Phone: (712) 834-2211

  • Richard D Hofmann, 2175 440 Street, Greenville Ia 51343 (Lat: 43.009889 Lon: -95.158361), Type: 57.9, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: United Farmers Telephone Company, Rwhite@ecertek.Net, , 226 Everl-y, Phone: (712) 834-2211


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2 Mi E 1/2 Mi N From Jct M50 & 53 (Lat: 43.016639 Lon: -95.078056), Call Sign: KNET412,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.365 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/1998, Expiration Date: 02/16/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Registrant: Stumbo, Barry:schomaker, Arlan Dba Double S Farms, 4335 260th Ave, Greenville, IA 51343


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Greenville Elevator, Lat: 43.016417 Lon: -95.147833, Type: Silo, Structure height: 43 m, Call Sign: WQPL282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2012, Expiration Date: 06/19/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2022, Certifier: Josh D Nelson, Registrant: Great Lakes Communications Corp., 1713 Mcnaughton Way, Spencer, IA 51301, Phone: (712) 432-4700, Fax: (712) 432-4740, Email:

  • Greenville Elevator, Lat: 43.016444 Lon: -95.147861, Type: Silo, Structure height: 43 m, Call Sign: WQPL282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2012, Expiration Date: 06/19/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2022, Certifier: Josh D Nelson, Registrant: Great Lakes Communications Corp., 1713 Mcnaughton Way, Spencer, IA 51301, Phone: (712) 432-4700, Fax: (712) 432-4740, Email:

  • Rossie Tower, 2175 440 Street, Greenville Ia 51343 (Lat: 43.009889 Lon: -95.158361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQUD807,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2014, Expiration Date: 06/11/2024, Certifier: Fred C Gibson, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • Greenville Elevator, Lat: 43.016417 Lon: -95.147833, Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WQWM207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2015, Expiration Date: 09/30/2025, Certifier: Ryan Boone, Registrant: Mutual Telephone Company Of Sioux Center Iowa, 339 First Ave Ne, Sioux Center, IA 51250, Phone: (712) 722-3451, Fax: (712) 722-1113, Email:

  • IA-SPENCER-SO-1, 430th St And 215th Ave (Lat: 43.025500 Lon: -95.162639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRUX239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/13/2022, Expiration Date: 10/13/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5588W, N5588W, N-5588W, Serial Number: 28-725, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 08/09/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 10/12/2007
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kell R Steffen, 2370 450th St, Greenville, IA 51343, Other Owners: Rosemary D Steffen
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6688M, N6688M, N-6688M, Serial Number: 108-4688, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 10/20/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 09/27/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Kyle A Stoutenborough, 4390 225th Ave, Greenville, IA 51343
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9259K, N9259K, N-9259K, Serial Number: 1082259, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 04/15/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Mark S Erickson, 2455 430th St, Greenville, IA 51343

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Greenville, IA
  • 91.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Greenville, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Greenville compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above 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.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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