Udell, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 31 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -46.6%
 
Males: 19  (62.5%)
Females: 12  (37.5%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52593

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,874 (it was $24,688 in 2000)
Udell:

$70,874
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,538 (it was $7,294 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $64,295 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Udell:

$64,295
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $94,831; detached houses: $94,231
March 2022 cost of living index in Udell: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Udell, Iowa as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Udell is 37 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (50.0%), Irish (37.5%), German (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/9/1903

Elevation: 985 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 98 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.8% ($475)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (72.4 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (152.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (273.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Unionville, IA (1.9 miles),
Moulton, IA (2.7 miles ),
Centerville, IA (2.8 miles ),
Rathbun, IA (2.8 miles),
Moravia, IA (2.9 miles ),
Exline, IA (3.2 miles),
Mystic, IA (3.3 miles ),
Drakesville, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 40.78 N, Longitude: 92.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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

Udell satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Udell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Udell-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 47% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the Udell city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 27.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Udell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 237% 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 304.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 376.7 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 304.7 miles away from Udell 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 291.4 miles away from the city 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 303.6 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 423.7 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 Appanoose County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, 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 Udell:

  • CENTERVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CENTERVILLE NURSING AND REHAB CE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CENTERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • APPANOOSE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE SKILLED NURSING AND R (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Udell:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 26 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 42 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 75 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 79 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 83 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • University of Iowa (about 88 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 96 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)

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Church in Udell: Grace Brethren Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Appanoose 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:

61.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Udell:

Marital status in Udell, IA
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Udell:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Udell, IA (based on Appanoose County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20512
Evangelical Protestant1,67920
Catholic1,0941
Other1061
None7,803-
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
This county:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Appanoose County:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Appanoose County:

9.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Appanoose County:

27.7%
Iowa:

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

15.3%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

62.5%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

65.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Udell:

27.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Udell:

18.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Udell:

7.4%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Udell:

40.1%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

68.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Udell:

85.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Udell, 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$151
Totals for Government 0$0 7$151

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,000 ($96.77)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($64.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($32.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($64.52)

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

  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($32.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($161.29)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($129.03)
    Property: $3,000 ($96.77)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $65,000 ($2096.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Udell:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Udell:

  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Udell:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.1mTotal length
  • 6,665Total average daily traffic
  • 632Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,665Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Udell, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Udell, IA
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Udell, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Udell, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Udell 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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