Melvin, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 196 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.3%
 
Males: 106  (54.2%)
Females: 90  (45.8%)
Median resident age:

37.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51350.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,554 (it was $27,750 in 2000)
Melvin:

$62,554
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,006 (it was $17,827 in 2000)

Melvin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,258 (it was $26,500 in 2000)
Melvin:

$53,258
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,946; detached houses: $138,917; townhouses or other attached units: $146,165; mobile homes: $43,988

Median gross rent in 2022: $511.

March 2022 cost of living index in Melvin: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.4%
(14.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 68.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Melvin, Iowa as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Melvin is 237 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (24.4%), Dutch (10.6%), Norwegian (7.3%), Irish (6.5%), Danish (3.3%), English (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1901

Elevation: 1582 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 1,132 people per square mile   (low).

Melvin, Iowa map

17 residents are foreign born (5.3% Latin America).

This city:

5.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $745 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $594 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (59.1 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (141.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (415.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sanborn, IA (2.8 miles ),
Ashton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Ocheyedan, IA (3.1 miles ),
Hartley, IA (3.1 miles ),
Sibley, IA (3.3 miles ),
Archer, IA (3.7 miles),
Primghar, IA (3.7 miles ),
Harris, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 43.29 N, Longitude: 95.61 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Melvin, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Melvin, IA in 2022
Melvin satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Melvin, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.8%)
  • Paper (8.2%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.0%)
  • Construction (21.0%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (8.1%)
  • Paper (6.5%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (3.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.6%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Paper (10.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.4%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Melvin, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)

Average climate in Melvin, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Melvin-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1992, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 41.1 miles away from the Melvin city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Melvin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 170% 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 166.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 200.5 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 170.1 miles away from Melvin center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 168.6 miles away from Melvin 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 147.8 miles away from Melvin 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 479.7 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 Osceola County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Melvin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Melvin:

  • PRAIRIE VIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SANBORN, IA)
  • OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
  • COUNTRY VIEW MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
  • OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVI (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
  • VILLAGE NORTHWEST UNLIMITED (Hospital, about 14 miles away; SHELDON, IA)
  • PRIMGHAR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PRIMGHAR, IA)
  • PRIMGHAR REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PRIMGHAR, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Melvin:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 40 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 49 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 63 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 68 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of South Dakota (about 76 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 82 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 91 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Library in Melvin:

  • MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,073; Location: 232 MAIN ST; 8,311 books; 360 video materials; 12 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 12 other licensed databases; 28 print serial subscriptions)

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  • Add First Reformed Church to churches in Melvin, IA

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Notable locations in Melvin: Sanborn Co-op Grain Company Elevator (A), Osceola County Ambulance Service Melvin Division (B), Melvin Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Melvin include: Methodist Church (A), American Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Osceola 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:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Melvin (2011 data):

  • Melvin Savings Bank: at 260 Main Street, branch established on 1912/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $56.1 mil, Deposits: $45.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Benz Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Melvin:

Marital status in Melvin, IA
  • Never married: 35.9%
  • Now married: 41.8%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Melvin:

  • High school or higher: 72.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Melvin, IA (based on Osceola County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,86212
Evangelical Protestant9388
Catholic8352
None1,827-
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
Osceola County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

12.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
Iowa:

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

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Melvin:

47.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

41.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Melvin:

22.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Melvin:

13.8%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Melvin:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

47.7%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

71.6%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Melvin, 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
Local Libraries 0$0 1$352
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$5,830
Totals for Government 0$0 6$6,182

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $81,000 ($413.27)
    Water Utilities: $64,000 ($326.53)
    Police Protection: $26,000 ($132.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($117.35)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($102.04)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($76.53)
    Libraries: $12,000 ($61.22)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($40.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($30.61)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($15.31)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($15.31)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $26,000 ($132.65)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($117.35)
    Other - General - Other: $2,000 ($10.20)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $33,000 ($168.37)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($112.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $32,000 ($163.27)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($30.61)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $32,000 ($163.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $31,000 ($158.16)
  • Tax - Property: $57,000 ($290.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $23,000 ($117.35)
    Other License: $13,000 ($66.33)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $203,000 ($1035.71)

Businesses in Melvin, IA

  • La-Z-Boy: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Melvin:

  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KWOA (730 AM; 1 kW; WORTHINGTON, MN)
  • 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)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KIWA (1550 AM; 0 kW; SHELDON, IA; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING CO., INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Melvin:

  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIWA-FM (105.3 FM; SHELDON, IA; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • KITN (93.5 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KDCR (88.5 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: DORDT COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Melvin:

  • K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K25AA (Channel 25; ROCK RAPIDS, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Melvin fatal accident list:

Apr 26, 1978 11:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.6mTotal length
  • 3,035Total average daily traffic
  • 511Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,035Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Melvin, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Melvin, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Jct L50 & A48 1 Mi W And 2 1/8 Mi N W Side Of Rd (Lat: 43.319417 Lon: -95.625833), Call Sign: KNFX691, Licensee ID: L00522077,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.950 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2002, Expiration Date: 06/22/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/25/2012, Registrant: Ron Schultz And Sons Inc, 2335 Sorrel Ave, Melvin, IA 51350, Phone: (712) 736-2515

  • 1 1/2 Mi W 3 Mi N On Hwy 59 (Lat: 43.330528 Lon: -95.643056), Call Sign: KNBB779,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.150 MHz, 451.150 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2012, Expiration Date: 09/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/26/2022, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communcations Co, 1115 Cross St, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (712) 262-2448, Fax: (712) 262-4039

  • Lat: 43.287028 Lon: -95.609417, Call Sign: WPYQ245,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.890 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2003, Expiration Date: 09/26/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2013, Certifier: Charles Benz, Registrant: Electronic Specialties Inc, 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • HWY 59 WT NE, Lat: 43.330833 Lon: -95.642750, Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Call Sign: WQJX447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • HWY 59 WT SE, Lat: 43.330833 Lon: -95.642750, Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Call Sign: WQJX447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • HWY 59 WT SW, Lat: 43.330833 Lon: -95.642750, Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Call Sign: WQJX447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • HWY 59 WT NW, Lat: 43.330833 Lon: -95.642750, Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Call Sign: WQJX447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0FUV, Licensee ID: L00844516, Grant Date: 04/04/2014, Expiration Date: 06/29/2024, Certifier: Douglas L Karnes, Registrant: Douglas L Karnes, 117 N Street, Melvin, IA 51350

  • Call Sign: WB0IAX, Grant Date: 10/18/1994, Expiration Date: 10/18/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2006, Registrant: Ronald H Houghtaling, 359 Center St Box 144, Melvin, IA 51350


Most common first names in Melvin, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry1080.1 years
George686.2 years
Otto676.7 years
Harold574.2 years
Arthur577.0 years
Grace590.4 years
Clarence481.7 years
Helen485.0 years
Albert372.7 years
Ida390.3 years
Most common last names in Melvin, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Graves1286.9 years
Benz1283.6 years
Knock779.4 years
Klatt677.2 years
Brandt569.2 years
Jobes580.4 years
Mohlenkamp572.0 years
Riecks576.8 years
Dickman486.8 years
Griese480.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Melvin, IA
  • 82.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.5%Electricity
  • 5.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Melvin, IA
  • 68.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Other fuel
  • 4.0%No fuel used


Melvin compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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