Popejoy, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 74 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.1%
 
Males: 48  (66.0%)
Females: 26  (34.0%)
Median resident age:

39.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50227

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,663 (it was $29,464 in 2000)
Popejoy:

$35,663
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,558 (it was $13,666 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $79,405 (it was $26,400 in 2000)
Popejoy:

$79,405
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $83,657; detached houses: $83,468
March 2022 cost of living index in Popejoy: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.8%

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Ancestries: German (97.5%), Danish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/24/1908

Elevation: 1155 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Popejoy city:

0.8% ($200)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (40.6 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (161.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (298.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dows, IA (2.4 miles ),
Alden, IA (2.4 miles ),
Williams, IA (3.1 miles ),
Iowa Falls, IA (3.1 miles ),
Bradford, IA (3.1 miles),
Coulter, IA (3.2 miles ),
Galt, IA (3.4 miles),
Rowan, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.59 N, Longitude: 93.43 W

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

Popejoy satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Popejoy, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Popejoy-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 118% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Popejoy city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 19.8 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Popejoy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 154% 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 249.1 miles away from Popejoy 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 465.7 miles away from Popejoy 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 408.4 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 390.4 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 408.4 miles away from Popejoy center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 245.4 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 Franklin County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Popejoy:

  • USA HEALTHCARE, DOWS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DOWS, IA)
  • SCENIC MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • IOWA FALLS MARY GREELEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)
  • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Popejoy:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 41 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 41 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 42 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 50 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 58 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 63 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 70 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)

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Franklin 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:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 3.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Popejoy:

Marital status in Popejoy, IA
  • Never married: 42.2%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.1%
  • Divorced: 3.1%

For population 25 years and over in Popejoy:

  • High school or higher: 96.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Popejoy, IA (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,29318
Evangelical Protestant1,3509
Catholic1,1292
Other1301
None3,778-
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: 2
Franklin County:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.6%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.8%
Iowa:

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

17.5%
Iowa:

14.5%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$2,786
Totals for Government 0$0 12$2,786

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $9,000 ($121.62)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($54.05)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($27.03)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($13.51)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($13.51)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($13.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($27.03)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($13.51)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($81.08)
  • Tax - Property: $6,000 ($81.08)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($81.08)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,000 ($189.19)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $63,000 ($851.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Popejoy:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIFG (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Popejoy:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIFG-FM (95.3 FM; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Popejoy:

  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.3mTotal length
  • 370Total average daily traffic
  • 370Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Lottie L Thompson, 599 Balsam Rd. (Schwab #50829) (Lat: 42.618667 Lon: -93.478361), Type: 86.6, Overall height: 84.1 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Lottie L Thompson, 599 Balsam Rd. (Schwab #50829) (Lat: 42.618667 Lon: -93.478361), Type: 86.6, Overall height: 84.1 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Bridget Carter, 599 Balsam Rd. (Schwab #50829) (Lat: 42.618667 Lon: -93.478361), Type: 86.6, Structure height: 19069 m, Overall height: 84.1 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DM03IP405, 599 Balsam Rd. (Schwab #50829) (Lat: 42.618667 Lon: -93.478361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 84.1 m, Overall height: 86.6 m, Call Sign: WQST579, Licensee ID: L01744207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2013, Expiration Date: 11/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/03/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Sprint Spectrum LLC

  • IA-DOWS-SE-1, 599 Balsam Rd. (Schwab #50829) (Lat: 42.618667 Lon: -93.478361), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 84.1 m, Overall height: 86.6 m, Call Sign: WRTM953,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 07/06/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Popejoy, IA
  • 96.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Popejoy, IA
  • 85.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Electricity


Popejoy compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 significantly 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.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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