Melrose, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 110 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.4%
 
Males: 49  (44.7%)
Females: 61  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52569

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,465 (it was $34,583 in 2000)
Melrose:

$54,465
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,804 (it was $15,507 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $40,600 in 2000)
Melrose $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $119,973; detached houses: $139,097; mobile homes: $28,305
March 2022 cost of living index in Melrose: -11714.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.0%

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  • Races in Melrose, IA (2022)
    • 13689.5%White alone
    • 149.2%Two or more races
    • 10.7%Asian alone
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Ancestries: Irish (55.0%), German (31.7%), Dutch (3.3%), Scottish (3.3%), English (1.7%), Welsh (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/20/1882

Elevation: 868 feet

Land area: 0.85 square miles.

Population density: 130 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Iowa:

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

0.7% ($269)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (51.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (153.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (284.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Russell, IA (2.8 miles ),
Lovilia, IA (3.6 miles ),
Albia, IA (3.6 miles ),
Williamson, IA (3.7 miles),
Moravia, IA (3.7 miles ),
Chariton, IA (3.7 miles ),
Mystic, IA (3.8 miles ),
Rathbun, IA (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 40.98 N, Longitude: 93.05 W

Area code: 641

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

Melrose satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Melrose, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Melrose-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the Melrose city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 tornado 10.7 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Melrose-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 236% 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 377.9 miles away from Melrose 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) earthquake occurred 325.4 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 325.4 miles away from Melrose 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 311.9 miles away from Melrose center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 427.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 324.0 miles away from Melrose 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 Monroe County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, 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 Melrose:

  • MONROE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • OAKWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • SOUTHERN IA HOME HEALTH CARE LLC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • RURAL HEALTH CARE ADVANTAGE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CHARITON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Melrose:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 35 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Drake University (about 54 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 59 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Truman State University (about 60 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Iowa State University (about 80 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • University of Iowa (about 92 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 98 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Melrose: Melrose (A), Melrose Fire Department (B), Melrose Community Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Melrose include: New Providence Baptist Church (A), Saint Patricks Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Melrose: Blarney Stone Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Thomas E. Martin - Politician.

Monroe 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:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Melrose:

Marital status in Melrose, IA
  • Never married: 36.0%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

For population 25 years and over in Melrose:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Melrose, IA (based on Monroe County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6986
Catholic1,5834
Evangelical Protestant5207
Other11
None4,168-
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
This county:

3.96 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Monroe County:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

9.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

9.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.4%
State:

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

20.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Melrose:

54.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

53.5%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
Iowa:

28.6

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Melrose:

30.0%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Melrose:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

44.4%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

48.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Melrose:

83.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Melrose, 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
Financial Administration 1$5,298$63,5761$900
Totals for Government 1$5,298$63,5761$900

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

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $16,000 ($145.45)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($145.45)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($90.91)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($72.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($54.55)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($45.45)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($9.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($45.45)

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

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($36.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $19,000 ($172.73)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($9.09)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($9.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($81.82)
  • Tax - Property: $32,000 ($290.91)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($72.73)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($9.09)
    Other License: $1,000 ($9.09)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($409.09)

Strongest AM radio stations in Melrose:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, 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.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Melrose:

  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Melrose:

  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.0mTotal length
  • 465Total average daily traffic
  • 465Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Melrose, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Melrose, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Melrose)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 7 Mi N 1.5 Mi W (Lat: 40.925000 Lon: -93.039083), Call Sign: WFV742,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2014, Expiration Date: 08/29/2024, Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assoc., 16166 Hwy J29, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (641) 647-2416, Fax: (641) 647-2217, Email:

  • CHARITON TANK ST #11, 262nd St (Lat: 40.989028 Lon: -93.209333), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WQHG851,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2017, Expiration Date: 07/25/2027, Certifier: Rod Witt, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0NEV, Licensee ID: L00842969, Grant Date: 04/24/2014, Expiration Date: 06/22/2024, Certifier: Ronald R Reynolds, Registrant: Ronald R Reynolds, 1174 250th, Melrose, IA 52569


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 220BD, N220BD, N-220BD, Serial Number: 2862, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/15/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 07/01/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Nathan D Alexander, 5032 262 St, Melrose, IA 52569
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2865Y, N2865Y, N-2865Y, Serial Number: 18253865, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 02/16/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Maurice A Sinclair, 2208 560th Ave, Melrose, IA 52569
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6390E, N6390E, N-6390E, Serial Number: 46490, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 04/02/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 02/07/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Michael P Ryan, 2648 515th Ave, Melrose, IA 52569
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70736, N70736, N-70736, Serial Number: 17755, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/09/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 11/15/1982
    Registrant (Individual): Maurice Anthony Sinclair, 2208 560th Ave, Melrose, IA 52569

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Melrose, IA
  • 48.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 44.4%Electricity
  • 7.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Melrose, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Melrose compared to Iowa 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 significantly above 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.
  • 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 1 other airmen in this city.
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