Mineola, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 166.
Males: 44  (26.9%)
Females: 122  (73.1%)
Median resident age:

68.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51554

Estimated median household income in 2022: $80,766
Mineola:

$80,766
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,747

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $241,643
Mineola:

$241,643
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $148,253; detached houses: $147,956
March 2022 cost of living index in Mineola: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.3%

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1027 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (11.6 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (18.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (417.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Silver City, IA (1.9 miles ),
Glenwood, IA (2.7 miles ),
Treynor, IA (2.8 miles ),
Pacific Junction, IA (3.2 miles ),
Malvern, IA (3.3 miles ),
Council Bluffs, IA (3.4 miles ),
Offutt AFB, NE (3.5 miles ),
Bellevue, NE (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.14 N, Longitude: 95.70 W

Area code: 712

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

2.3%
Iowa:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.8. This is worse than average.

City:

99.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.195. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.195
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.462. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.462
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 21.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.78
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.0298. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0298
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

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

On 4/25/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the Mineola place center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1975, a category F4 tornado 19.4 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 133 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mineola-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 315% 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 333.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 392.4 miles away from Mineola center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 287.0 miles away from Mineola center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 237.9 miles away from Mineola center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.1 miles away from Mineola center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mills County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mineola:

  • HILLSIDE MANOR CORP (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; GLENWOOD, IA)
  • ON WITH LIFE AT GLENWOOD (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; GLENWOOD, IA)
  • GLENWOOD RESOURCE CENTER (Hospital, about 8 miles away; GLENWOOD, IA)
  • MILLS COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; GLENWOOD, IA)
  • RISEN SON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • PACIFIC PLACE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; PACIFIC JUNCTION, IA)
  • REGENCY REHAB AND SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)

Amtrak station near Mineola:

  • 15 miles: OMAHA (1003 S. 9TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mineola:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 11 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 12 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 16 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 17 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 18 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 19 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 54 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Oak Township Fire Department Mineola Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Mineola: Saint John Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Mills County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mineola and their reported violations in the past:

TOBEY JACKS MINEOLA STEAK HOUSE (Population served: 102, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-09-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2013)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
ST. JOHN LUTH. CHURCH (MINEOLA) (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-11-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-11-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Mineola (2011 data):

  • Glenwood State Bank: Mineola Branch at 417 Main Street, branch established on 1903/01/01. Info updated 2009/09/10: Bank assets: $149.0 mil, Deposits: $134.1 mil, headquarters in Glenwood, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Glenwood Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Mineola:

Marital status in Mineola, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 41.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Mineola:

  • High school or higher: 57.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mineola, IA (based on Mills County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,11316
Catholic1,2951
Evangelical Protestant1,0529
Other4161
None9,183-
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
Here:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.63 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Mills County:

4.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
Iowa:

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

16.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mineola:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, 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.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KHLP (1420 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mineola:

  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • K299AK (107.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: BAER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCTY-FM (106.9 FM; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: PLATTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKCD (105.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KVSS (88.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mineola:

  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KKAZ-CA (Channel 24; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K52GP (Channel 52; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: DOUGLAS SHELDAHL)
  • K54GL (Channel 54; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KBIN-TV (Channel 32; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Mineola fatal accident list:

Jan 13, 2019 05:56 PM, Cr-L45 4th St, Cr-Maple St, Lat: 41.142200, Lon: -95.695742, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 42.4mTotal length
  • 2,315Total average daily traffic
  • 226Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,315Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mineola, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 31990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mineola, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Stormy M Seibt, 2.9 Km E (Lat: 41.145278 Lon: -95.653889), Type: 70.4, Overall height: 64.9 m, Registrant: American Tower Limited Partnership, Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Shelley Doolity, 2.9 Km E (Lat: 41.145278 Lon: -95.653889), Type: 70.4, Overall height: 64.9 m, Registrant: American Relay Company, LLC, Omaha, Phone: (402) 829-5650

  • RICHARD A BURT, 2.9 Km E (Lat: 41.145278 Lon: -95.653889), Type: 70.4, Overall height: 64.9 m, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, Rburt@connectingyou.Com, , Des M-oines, Phone: (515) 283-1100

  • Larry Hurst, 2.9 Km E (Lat: 41.145278 Lon: -95.653889), Type: 70.4, Structure height: 19129 m, Overall height: 64.9 m, Registrant: Mills County E911, Lhurst@millsctyema.Org, , Glenw-ood, Phone: (712) 527-3643

  • 2.9 Km E (Lat: 41.145278 Lon: -95.653889), Type: 70.4, Overall height: 64.9 m, Registrant: At&t Corp, Cheeks@atlml1.Att.Com, , Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 810-4021


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MINEOLA, 2.7 Miles W And 0.36 Miles N Of Mineola, Ia (Lat: 41.148333 Lon: -95.747500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WPQL739, Licensee ID: L00135274,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/2000, Expiration Date: 05/24/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/24/2010, Certifier: Mary Mcdermott, Registrant: Pathnet, Inc. - Debtor In Possession, 1661 Gateway Blvd., Richardson, TX 75080, Phone: (972) 690-9933, Fax: (972) 231-0728

  • Mineola, 2.9 Km E (Lat: 41.145278 Lon: -95.653889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 64.9 m, Overall height: 70.4 m, Call Sign: WQRG850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2023, Expiration Date: 05/10/2033, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2024, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE0MEA, Licensee ID: L02084114, Grant Date: 02/22/2017, Expiration Date: 02/22/2027, Certifier: Andrew M Jones, Registrant: Andrew M Jones, 406 Elm St, Mineola, IA 51554

  • Call Sign: KE0ZII, Licensee ID: L02324964, Grant Date: 02/12/2020, Expiration Date: 02/12/2030, Certifier: Mark I Heinicke, Registrant: Mark I Heinicke, 310 Main St, Mineola, IA 51554


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 27 took place in 2017, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Mineola, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (62.4%), and Structure Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mineola, IA
    • 6862.4%Outside Fires
    • 3027.5%Structure Fires
    • 1110.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mineola, IA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mineola, IA
  • 57.9%Utility gas
  • 42.1%Electricity


Mineola 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.
  • Median age 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.
  • 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.
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