Shambaugh, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 163 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.3%
 
Males: 75  (46.5%)
Females: 88  (53.5%)
Median resident age:

42.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51631

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,204 (it was $40,375 in 2000)
Shambaugh:

$68,204
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,099 (it was $15,089 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,584 (it was $40,600 in 2000)
Shambaugh:

$86,584
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $82,284; detached houses: $83,398; mobile homes: $56,611

Median gross rent in 2022: $914.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shambaugh: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.5%
(15.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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    • 85.0%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (27.1%), European (20.0%), English (18.8%), German (14.1%), Irish (4.7%), Scottish (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/21/1903

Elevation: 980 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 439 people per square mile   (low).

Shambaugh, Iowa map

4 residents are foreign born (1.2% Asia, 1.2% North America).

This city:

2.5%
Iowa:

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

0.5% ($210)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (59.8 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (66.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (391.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

College Springs, IA (2.3 miles ),
Braddyville, IA (2.3 miles),
Clarinda, IA (2.4 miles ),
Yorktown, IA (2.9 miles),
New Market, IA (2.9 miles ),
Clearmont, MO (3.2 miles),
Coin, IA (3.2 miles ),
Elmo, MO (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 40.66 N, Longitude: 95.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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

Shambaugh satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Shambaugh, IA residents
Average permit cost in Shambaugh, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Shambaugh, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (31.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (32.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (30.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (23.1%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Shambaugh, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (13.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Engineers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)

Average climate in Shambaugh, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Shambaugh-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Shambaugh city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 10.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shambaugh-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 332% 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 310.1 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 366.8 miles away from the city 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 272.3 miles away from Shambaugh 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 46.9 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 27.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 253.3 miles away from Shambaugh center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Page County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shambaugh topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Shambaugh:

  • GOLDENROD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shambaugh:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 23 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Highland Community College (about 57 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Bellevue University (about 58 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 59 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 64 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 64 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 65 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Shambaugh Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Shambaugh include: Shambaugh Church of God (A), Harvest Fellowship Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jay Laurence Lush - Biologist.

Page 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:

62.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Shambaugh:

Marital status in Shambaugh, IA
  • Never married: 12.4%
  • Now married: 70.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 15.0%

For population 25 years and over in Shambaugh:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shambaugh, IA (based on Page County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,91925
Evangelical Protestant2,90224
Catholic7742
Other6453
None6,692-
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: 4
Page County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

8.81 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Page County:

28.8%
Iowa:

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

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Shambaugh:

44.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

28.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Shambaugh:

15.8%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Shambaugh:

50.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

49.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Shambaugh:

81.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shambaugh, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,067
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$78
Water Supply 0$0 3$1,732
Totals for Government 0$0 11$3,877

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $33,000 ($202.45)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($85.89)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($55.21)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($49.08)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($36.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($30.67)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($30.67)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($24.54)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($18.40)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($12.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($6.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($36.81)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($92.02)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($79.75)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($61.35)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $24,000 ($147.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($6.13)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($18.40)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($355.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $23,000 ($141.10)
  • Tax - Property: $27,000 ($165.64)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($85.89)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $442,000 ($2711.66)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $431,000 ($2644.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($67.48)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $148,000 ($907.98)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shambaugh:

  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shambaugh:

  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KNIM-FM (97.1 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Shambaugh:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K56AF (Channel 56; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: CITY OF CLARINDA, IOWA)
  • K58AE (Channel 58; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: CITY OF CLARINDA, IOWA)
  • K60AK (Channel 60; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: CITY OF CLARINDA, IOWA)
  • K64AH (Channel 64; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: CITY OF CLARINDA, IOWA)
  • K66AL (Channel 66; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: CITY OF CLARINDA, IOWA)

Shambaugh fatal accident list:

Oct 5, 2015 04:55 PM, Us-71, Cr-2nd St, Lat: 40.658858, Lon: -95.031683, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.1mTotal length
  • 3,310Total average daily traffic
  • 401Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,310Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • SHAMBAUGH VALVE, 2875-2899 Old Hiway Ave (Lat: 40.652222 Lon: -95.031389), Type: Upole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WFV705,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 12/06/2014, Expiration Date: 02/15/2025, Certifier: Kevin Gowing, Registrant: Micro Comm Inc, 15895 S. Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shambaugh, IA
  • 52.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.1%Electricity
  • 4.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shambaugh, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity


Shambaugh compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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