Olds, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 190 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.7%
 
Males: 106  (56.0%)
Females: 84  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

33.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52647, 52659.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,683 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Olds:

$63,683
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,046 (it was $13,760 in 2000)

Olds city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $132,448 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Olds:

$132,448
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $134,633; detached houses: $134,328

Median gross rent in 2022: $706.

March 2022 cost of living index in Olds: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.7%
(4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Olds, IA (2022)
    • 12382.0%White alone
    • 138.7%Black alone
    • 128.0%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (31.7%), English (12.2%), Swedish (7.3%), Irish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/12/1900

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 641 people per square mile   (low).

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13 residents are foreign born (6.6% North America, 2.0% Latin America).

This city:

8.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,671 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,692 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (36.2 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (173.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (206.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Winfield, IA (2.4 miles ),
Crawfordsville, IA (2.4 miles ),
Wayland, IA (2.5 miles ),
Coppock, IA (3.0 miles),
Mount Union, IA (3.1 miles),
Ainsworth, IA (3.3 miles ),
Mount Pleasant, IA (3.4 miles ),
Cotter, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 41.13 N, Longitude: 91.55 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Olds, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Olds, IA in 2022
Olds satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $62,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Olds, IA residents
Average permit cost in Olds, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +52 (+26.4%).
Most common industries in Olds, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (12.6%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.1%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (14.0%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Olds, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (11.1%)
  • Carpenters (11.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)

Average climate in Olds, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 5/9/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Olds city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.7 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Olds-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 175% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 268.7 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 268.7 miles away from the city 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 251.4 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 139.3 miles away from Olds 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 294.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 296.0 miles away from the city 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 Henry County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, 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 Olds:

  • SUNRISE TERRACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WINFIELD, IA)
  • PARKVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WAYLAND, IA)
  • PLEASANT MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF CENTRAL IOWA-MT PLEASANT (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, L.C. - MOUNT PLEASANT (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)

Amtrak station near Olds:

  • 12 miles: MOUNT PLEASANT (418 N. ADAMS ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olds:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 30 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • University of Iowa (about 37 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 45 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 55 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 57 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 58 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Augustana College (about 58 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Olds: Prairie Ag Co-op Elevator (A), Olds Fire Department (B), Olds City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Olds include: Olds United Church of Christ (A), Dove Fellowship (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Henry 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:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Olds:

Marital status in Olds, IA
  • Never married: 36.0%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 1.6%
  • Divorced: 2.4%

For population 25 years and over in Olds:

  • High school or higher: 93.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.3%
  • Unemployed: 14.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Olds, IA (based on Henry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,33422
Evangelical Protestant2,57223
Catholic1,0851
Other3313
None10,823-
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: 6
Henry County:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

9.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.8%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Olds:

62.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Olds:

67.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

26.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Olds:

8.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.1%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

69.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Olds:

86.5%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Olds, 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 0$0 1$1,459
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$75
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$1,624
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,624
Totals for Government 0$0 6$4,782

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $6,000 ($31.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($26.32)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($26.32)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $64,000 ($336.84)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($242.11)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($121.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($121.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($57.89)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($36.84)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($36.84)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($21.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($21.05)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.26)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($5.26)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($68.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $37,000 ($194.74)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $48,000 ($252.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($68.42)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($21.05)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $79,000 ($415.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $28,000 ($147.37)
  • Tax - Property: $45,000 ($236.84)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $23,000 ($121.05)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $331,000 ($1742.11)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $317,000 ($1668.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,000 ($73.68)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $207,000 ($1089.47)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $226,000 ($1189.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Olds:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCII (1380 AM; 0 kW; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KILJ (1130 AM; daytime; 0 kW; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olds:

  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Olds:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K13MN (Channel 13; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)

Olds fatal accident list:

Apr 21, 1999 02:30 PM, Us-218, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.5mTotal length
  • 160Total average daily traffic
  • 160Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • From Us Post Osc 2 Blks N Of 218 Then Gravel Rd 2 Blks W (Lat: 14.135278 Lon: -91.543611), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPYV359, Licensee ID: L00025853,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.675 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2004, Expiration Date: 10/23/2004, Cancellation Date: 12/25/2004, Certifier: Bob Mikota, Registrant: L W Service Company., 110 North \'E\' Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, Phone: (641) 672-2589, Fax: (641) 673-9735, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB0SAL, Licensee ID: L00965772, Grant Date: 01/14/2005, Expiration Date: 04/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2017, Certifier: Fredric M Haberer, Registrant: Waco Amateur Radio Club, 201 W Third, Olds, IA 52647-0122

  • Call Sign: N0VXV, Licensee ID: L00638221, Grant Date: 03/08/2003, Expiration Date: 03/16/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2015, Registrant: Sheridan E Farley, Olds, IA 52647

  • Call Sign: N0ZAG, Licensee ID: L00729387, Grant Date: 08/12/2003, Expiration Date: 10/05/2013, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2015, Registrant: Maria M Haberer, 201 W 3rd, Olds, IA 52647


Most common first names in Olds, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Harold481.5 years
Arthur282.5 years
John288.0 years
Marjorie275.0 years
Most common last names in Olds, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1080.8 years
Alvine586.2 years
Lee475.3 years
Johnson378.0 years
Roth374.4 years
Deyarma292.9 years
Hauenstein270.1 years
Barquist275.9 years
Fenton290.0 years
Butcher278.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Olds, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 5.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Olds, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Utility gas


Olds compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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