Little Cedar, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 60.
Males: 36  (61.5%)
Females: 24  (38.5%)
Median resident age:

59.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50454

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,136
Little Cedar:

$65,136
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,924

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,881
Little Cedar:

$159,881
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $76,005; detached houses: $75,677
March 2022 cost of living index in Little Cedar: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1200 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (46.4 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (110.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (278.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stacyville, IA (2.2 miles ),
Meyer, IA (2.4 miles),
McIntire, IA (2.8 miles),
New Haven, IA (2.8 miles),
Osage, IA (2.8 miles ),
Mitchell, IA (2.9 miles),
Riceville, IA (3.0 miles ),
Toeterville, IA (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 43.38 N, Longitude: 92.73 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Little Cedar, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Little Cedar-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the Little Cedar place center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the place center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Little Cedar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 98% 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 227.5 miles away from Little Cedar 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 424.3 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 236.2 miles away from Little Cedar 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 403.7 miles away from Little Cedar center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 236.8 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 424.3 miles away from Little Cedar 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 Mitchell County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Little Cedar:

  • STACYVILLE COMMUNITY NURSING H (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; STACYVILLE, IA)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; OSAGE, IA)
  • FAITH LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; OSAGE, IA)
  • RICEVILLE FAMILY CARE AND THERAPY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RICEVILLE, IA)
  • ADAMS HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ADAMS, MN)
  • ADAMS GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ADAMS, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Little Cedar:

  • Riverland Community College (about 25 miles; Austin, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,321)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 26 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 46 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 47 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • Luther College (about 47 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 60 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 62 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

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

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

Mitchell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

55.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Little Cedar:

Marital status in Little Cedar, IA
  • Never married: 12.7%
  • Now married: 87.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Little Cedar:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

1.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Little Cedar, IA (based on Mitchell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,36812
Catholic2,3573
Evangelical Protestant1,49111
Other6-
None3,554-
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: 5
This county:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Mitchell County:

27.7%
Iowa:

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

12.7%
State:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Little Cedar:

  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Little Cedar:

  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Little Cedar:

  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 52.8mTotal length
  • 2,800Total average daily traffic
  • 463Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,800Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Little Cedar, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Little Cedar, IA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Little Cedar, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Little Cedar compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age 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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