Jackson Junction, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 41 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.7%
 
Males: 23  (56.8%)
Females: 18  (43.2%)
Median resident age:

62.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52171

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Jackson Junction $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,389 (it was $15,825 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,406 (it was $101,800 in 2000)
Jackson Junction:

$88,406
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $291,596; detached houses: $293,149
March 2022 cost of living index in Jackson Junction: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (41.2%), Czech (35.3%), American (11.8%), Irish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/9/1897

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 6.01 square miles.

Population density: 6.8 people per square mile   (very low).

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1 resident is foreign born (2.7% Asia).

This city:

2.7%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Jackson Junction city:

0.6% ($567)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (45.1 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (134.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (239.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Waucoma, IA (1.9 miles ),
Lawler, IA (2.4 miles ),
Fort Atkinson, IA (2.5 miles ),
St. Lucas, IA (2.5 miles),
Protivin, IA (2.8 miles ),
Spillville, IA (2.9 miles ),
Jacksonville, IA (2.9 miles),
Calmar, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.11 N, Longitude: 92.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 563

Distribution of median household income in Jackson Junction, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Jackson Junction, IA in 2022

Jackson Junction satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Jackson Junction, IA residents
Average permit cost in Jackson Junction, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Jackson Junction, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Jackson Junction-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the Jackson Junction city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/12/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jackson Junction-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 388.7 miles away from Jackson Junction center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 265.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 197.2 miles away from Jackson Junction 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 367.5 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 388.7 miles away from Jackson Junction center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 197.2 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 Winneshiek County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Jackson Junction:

  • SUNRISE GUEST HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FREDERICKSBURG, IA)
  • CHICKASAW CO PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • NEW HAMPTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; OSSIAN, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WEST UNION, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WEST UNION (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WEST UNION, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jackson Junction:

  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 11 miles; Calmar, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 19 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 23 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 46 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 49 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 55 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 63 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Public high school in Jackson Junction:

Public elementary/middle school in Jackson Junction:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Jackson Junction: Jackson Junction (A), Jackson Heights Golf Course (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: C J Jack Farm Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Winneshiek 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:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

85.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Jackson Junction:

Marital status in Jackson Junction, IA
  • Never married: 32.7%
  • Now married: 46.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 17.9%

For population 25 years and over in Jackson Junction:

  • High school or higher: 72.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jackson Junction, IA (based on Winneshiek County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,30828
Catholic6,3076
Evangelical Protestant5007
Other592
None3,882-
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: 7
Winneshiek County:

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Winneshiek County:

5.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Winneshiek County:

10.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Winneshiek County:

27.3%
Iowa:

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

12.7%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$482
Totals for Government 0$0 7$482

Jackson Junction government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $43,000 ($1048.78)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($73.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($48.78)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($48.78)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($24.39)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($24.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($24.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($48.78)

Jackson Junction government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($121.95)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($634.15)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($170.73)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $46,000 ($1121.95)

Strongest AM radio stations in Jackson Junction:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jackson Junction:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • KCZQ (102.3 FM; CRESCO, IA; Owner: MEGA MEDIA, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Jackson Junction:

  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.3mTotal length
  • 6,560Total average daily traffic
  • 974Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,560Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Jackson Junction, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41900-1909
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Jackson Junction, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • JACKSON JUNC, Highway 24 (Lat: 43.107389 Lon: -92.040000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRFH524, Licensee ID: L00005319,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 03/03/2020, Expiration Date: 03/03/2030, Certifier: Vassil N Vutov, Registrant: Mienergy Cooperative, 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971, Phone: (507) 864-7783, Fax: (507) 864-2871, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jackson Junction, IA
  • 78.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.8%Electricity
  • 5.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Jackson Junction compared to Iowa state average:

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