Lidderdale, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 163 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.4%
 
Males: 89  (55.0%)
Females: 74  (45.0%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51452

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,792 (it was $29,306 in 2000)
Lidderdale:

$67,792
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,047 (it was $13,513 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,269 (it was $47,800 in 2000)
Lidderdale:

$131,269
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $132,322; detached houses: $132,057

Median gross rent in 2022: $425.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lidderdale: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.9%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.5% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Lidderdale, IA (2022)
    • 15993.0%White alone
    • 63.5%Black alone
    • 21.2%Two or more races
    • 21.2%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Lidderdale, Iowa as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lidderdale is 121 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (80.0%), Danish (3.7%), English (3.7%), Eastern European (2.5%), Irish (2.5%), Scotch-Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/27/1905

Elevation: 1230 feet

Land area: 2.42 square miles.

Population density: 67 people per square mile   (very low).

Lidderdale, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,170 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,139 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (59.5 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (87.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (365.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Glidden, IA (2.3 miles ),
Carroll, IA (2.4 miles ),
Lanesboro, IA (2.5 miles),
Ralston, IA (3.1 miles),
Auburn, IA (3.2 miles ),
Lake City, IA (3.2 miles ),
Willey, IA (3.2 miles),
Breda, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.13 N, Longitude: 94.78 W

Area code: 712

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

Lidderdale satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lidderdale, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.4%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.6%)
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.9%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (20.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Lidderdale, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.7%)
  • Construction laborers (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.5%)
  • Construction laborers (12.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (23.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (20.6%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (8.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)

Average climate in Lidderdale, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lidderdale-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.1 miles away from the Lidderdale city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1954, a category F4 tornado 11.2 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lidderdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 218% 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 410.6 miles away from Lidderdale center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 253.0 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 214.6 miles away from Lidderdale center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 274.4 miles away from Lidderdale center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 468.3 miles away from Lidderdale 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 110.6 miles away from the city 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 Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lidderdale topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lidderdale:

  • NEW HOPE VILLAGE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • CARROLL HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • CARROLL AREA NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES OF IOWA INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lidderdale:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 40 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 42 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa State University (about 59 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 67 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 69 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 79 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 84 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lidderdale: Farmers Co-op Elevator (A), Lidderdale Fire Department First Responders (B), Lidderdale City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lidderdale include: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A), Holy Family Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Holy Family Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Carroll 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lidderdale:

Marital status in Lidderdale, IA
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

For population 25 years and over in Lidderdale:

  • High school or higher: 93.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lidderdale, IA (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,94314
Evangelical Protestant3,33618
Mainline Protestant2,86013
Other1961
None2,481-
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: 8
This county:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Carroll County:

7.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Carroll County:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Carroll County:

26.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.5%
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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,600
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$686
Financial Administration 0$0 1$815
Totals for Government 0$0 9$3,102

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $65,000 ($398.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($61.35)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($251.53)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($104.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($98.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($67.48)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($61.35)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($55.21)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($42.94)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($42.94)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($24.54)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($18.40)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($6.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($36.81)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($18.40)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($12.27)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($6.13)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $30,000 ($184.05)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $23,000 ($141.10)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $16,000 ($98.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($55.21)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $14,000 ($85.89)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($61.35)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($6.13)
    Rents: $1,000 ($6.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($380.37)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($73.62)
    Other: $1,000 ($6.13)
  • Tax - Property: $97,000 ($595.09)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $27,000 ($165.64)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($6.13)

Lidderdale government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $708,000 ($4343.56)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $655,000 ($4018.40)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $54,000 ($331.29)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $410,000 ($2515.34)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lidderdale:

  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, 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)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lidderdale:

  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.7mTotal length
  • 1,920Total average daily traffic
  • 272Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,920Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lidderdale, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21910-1919
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lidderdale, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Kim Hackett, 0.1 Mi S Of 160th St And Orange Ave (Lat: 42.120556 Lon: -94.813889), Type: 109.0, Overall height: 109 m, Registrant: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Pllc, Pgutmann@wcsr.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 857-4432

  • 0.1 Mi S Of 160th St And Orange Ave (Lat: 42.120556 Lon: -94.813889), Type: 109.0, Overall height: 109 m, Registrant: Lake City Broadcasting Co Dba , Ames, Phone: (515) 232-1430


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 1/2 Blks N 1/2 W Of Post Ofc (Lat: 42.125250 Lon: -94.784972), Call Sign: WNLA394, Licensee ID: L00001196,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.775 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/1998, Expiration Date: 02/26/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2008, Registrant: Breda Telephone Corp, 111 N 1st, Breda, IA 51436, Phone: (712) 673-2311


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • KWOI Transmitter, 0.1 Mi S Of 160th St And Orange Ave (Lat: 42.120556 Lon: -94.813889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 109 m, Call Sign: WPXR443,
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.000 MHz, Grant Date: 05/27/2003, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2020, Certifier: Warren Madden, Registrant: Carl E. Smith Consulting Engineers, 2324 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Bath, OH 44210-0807, Phone: (330) 659-4440, Fax: (330) 659-9234

  • IA-LIDDERDALE-CN-1, 340 N Main St (Lat: 42.123889 Lon: -94.781639), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRXR782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 06/22/2033, 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 Lidderdale, IA
  • 64.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.6%Electricity
  • 6.8%Utility gas
  • 5.1%Other fuel
  • 3.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.7%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lidderdale, IA
  • 78.6%Electricity
  • 21.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lidderdale compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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.
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