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Truesdale, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 64 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.7%
 
Males: 44  (69.5%)
Females: 20  (30.5%)
Median resident age:

9.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50588

Estimated median household income in 2022: $91,268 (it was $29,063 in 2000)
Truesdale:

$91,268
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,025 (it was $15,410 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $45,542 (it was $22,700 in 2000)
Truesdale:

$45,542
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $69,711; detached houses: $69,571

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,074.

March 2022 cost of living index in Truesdale: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.8%

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Ancestries: German (12.5%), English (2.5%), American (1.7%), Irish (1.7%), Swedish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/15/1917

Elevation: 1368 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 457 people per square mile   (low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

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

0.9% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (63.8 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (110.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (388.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Storm Lake, IA (2.4 miles ),
Rembrandt, IA (2.6 miles ),
Alta, IA (2.7 miles ),
Lakeside, IA (2.7 miles ),
Sioux Rapids, IA (3.4 miles ),
Linn Grove, IA (3.4 miles ),
Albert City, IA (3.5 miles ),
Newell, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.73 N, Longitude: 95.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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

Truesdale satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Truesdale, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Truesdale-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the Truesdale city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 20.7 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Truesdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 192% 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 207.8 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 235.7 miles away from Truesdale 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 445.8 miles away from Truesdale center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 188.6 miles away from Truesdale center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 211.0 miles away from Truesdale center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 121.0 miles away from Truesdale 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 Buena Vista County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Truesdale:

  • RENAL CENTER OF STORM LAKE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • NORTH LAKE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY (Hospital, about 6 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • ALTA MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ALTA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Truesdale:

  • Buena Vista University (about 7 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 50 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 53 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 62 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of South Dakota (about 89 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Iowa State University (about 93 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Wayne State College (about 100 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Truesdale: First Cooperative Association Elevator (A), Truesdale Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Buena Vista 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Truesdale:

Marital status in Truesdale, IA
  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Truesdale:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Truesdale, IA (based on Buena Vista County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,25323
Evangelical Protestant3,87821
Catholic3,1942
Other3382
None7,597-
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: 5
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Buena Vista County:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Buena Vista County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Buena Vista County:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Buena Vista County:

18.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Truesdale:

48.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Truesdale:

23.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Truesdale:

7.8%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Truesdale:

39.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Truesdale:

57.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Truesdale:

78.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Truesdale, 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 1$6,600$79,2000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$8,265
Totals for Government 1$6,600$79,20013$8,265

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $20,000 ($312.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($125.00)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($125.00)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($93.75)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($78.12)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($46.88)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($46.88)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($31.25)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($46.88)
    Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($171.88)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($93.75)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($343.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($125.00)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($187.50)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($171.88)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $68,000 ($1062.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Truesdale:

  • KAYL (990 AM; 0 kW; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Truesdale:

  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K242AM (96.3 FM; NEWELL, IA; Owner: GOOD NEWS NETWORK, INC.)
  • KCHE-FM (92.1 FM; CHEROKEE, IA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Truesdale:

  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.9mTotal length
  • 8,520Total average daily traffic
  • 1,839Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,520Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Richard D Hofmann, Hwy 3 And 71 (Lat: 42.764861 Lon: -95.132306), Type: 57.0, Overall height: 57 m, Registrant: Evertek Inc., Rwhite@evertek.Net, , 226 Everl-y, Phone: (712) 834-2211

  • Richard D Hofmann, Hwy 3 And 71 (Lat: 42.764861 Lon: -95.132306), Type: 57.0, Overall height: 57 m, Registrant: Evertek Inc., Rwhite@evertek.Net, , 226 Everl-y, Phone: (712) 834-2211


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • COUNTY TOWER, 3 Mi West Of Us 71 On Hwy 3 (Lat: 42.745556 Lon: -95.209722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WPTW443,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.325 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2021, Expiration Date: 12/31/2031, Certifier: Mark Van Hooser, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co., 1115 Cross St., North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • STATION, 3 Mi W Of Us Rte 71 On State Hwy 3 Near (Lat: 42.745528 Lon: -95.209694), Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WNEH895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2131.60 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 08/01/2008, Phone: (712) 749-2525

  • HWY371SW, Lat: 42.764861 Lon: -95.132306, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57 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:

  • HWY371NW, Lat: 42.764861 Lon: -95.132306, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57 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:

  • HWY371NE, Lat: 42.764861 Lon: -95.132306, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57 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:

  • HWY371SE, Lat: 42.764861 Lon: -95.132306, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57 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:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Truesdale, IA
  • 87.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Truesdale, IA
  • 92.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Electricity


Truesdale compared to Iowa 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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