Varina, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 68 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.4%
Males: 42  (62.5%)
Females: 26  (37.5%)
Median resident age:

61.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50593

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,141 (it was $35,469 in 2000)
Varina:

$43,141
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,035 (it was $13,611 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $46,400 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Varina:

$46,400
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $66,003; detached houses: $65,586
March 2022 cost of living index in Varina: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%

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Ancestries: English (46.7%), German (46.7%), American (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/29/1901

Elevation: 1268 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 276 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born (2.2% Oceania).

This city:

2.2%
Iowa:

3.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Varina city:

0.8% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (77.1 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (112.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (373.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fonda, IA (2.4 miles ),
Newell, IA (2.5 miles ),
Albert City, IA (3.0 miles ),
Pocahontas, IA (3.5 miles ),
Laurens, IA (3.6 miles ),
Pomeroy, IA (3.7 miles ),
Nemaha, IA (3.7 miles),
Lakeside, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.66 N, Longitude: 94.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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

Varina satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Varina, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Varina-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.5 miles away from the Varina city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1979, a category F4 tornado 15.3 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Varina-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 189% 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 215.7 miles away from Varina 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 444.6 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 250.7 miles away from Varina center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 203.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 219.6 miles away from the city 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 135.0 miles away from the city 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 Pocahontas County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, 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 Varina:

  • FONDA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FONDA, IA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ALBERT CITY, IA)
  • POCAHONTAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; POCAHONTAS, IA)
  • LAURENS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LAURENS, IA)
  • POMEROY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; POMEROY, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • RENAL CENTER OF STORM LAKE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Varina:

  • Buena Vista University (about 16 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 38 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 52 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 75 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa State University (about 78 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 94 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 96 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)

Library in Varina:

  • VARINA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,328; Location: 107 E MAIN; 2,514 books; 10 audio materials; 64 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 5 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Pocahontas 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:

56.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Varina:

Marital status in Varina, IA
  • Never married: 33.8%
  • Now married: 30.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.6%
  • Divorced: 18.9%

For population 25 years and over in Varina:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Varina, IA (based on Pocahontas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,67213
Catholic1,7215
Evangelical Protestant1526
Other--
None2,765-
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
Pocahontas County:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Pocahontas County:

7.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
State:

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

19.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Varina:

47.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

36.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Varina:

27.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.7%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

26.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

51.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Varina:

70.6%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Varina, 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
Local Libraries 0$0 1$326
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$126
Water Supply 0$0 1$136
Totals for Government 0$0 4$588

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $11,000 ($161.76)
    Libraries: $10,000 ($147.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($102.94)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($88.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($88.24)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($58.82)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($44.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($176.47)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($102.94)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $13,000 ($191.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($44.12)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $13,000 ($191.18)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($102.94)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($117.65)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($73.53)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($14.71)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($44.12)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($44.12)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $95,000 ($1397.06)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $78,000 ($1147.06)

Strongest AM radio stations in Varina:

  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KAYL (990 AM; 0 kW; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Varina:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • K242AM (96.3 FM; NEWELL, IA; Owner: GOOD NEWS NETWORK, INC.)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTLB (105.9 FM; TWIN LAKES, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Varina:

  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.3mTotal length
  • 855Total average daily traffic
  • 855Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Blk N Of Center St W Border (Lat: 42.659972 Lon: -94.902222), Call Sign: KCB493, Licensee ID: L00060802,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.955 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2001, Expiration Date: 11/12/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2012, Registrant: Rays Plumbing & Heating, Varina, IA 50593, Phone: (712) 288-5791


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Varina, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Varina 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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