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Watkins, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 118.
Males: 67  (57.1%)
Females: 51  (42.9%)
Median resident age:

42.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52354

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,337
Watkins:

$78,337
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,893

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,530
Watkins:

$202,530
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,960; detached houses: $170,872
March 2022 cost of living index in Watkins: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (54.0%), American (17.5%), European (9.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1320 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (17.5 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (155.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (221.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Norway, IA (1.8 miles ),
Blairstown, IA (2.3 miles ),
West Amana, IA (2.4 miles),
High Amana, IA (2.6 miles),
Newhall, IA (2.7 miles ),
Marengo, IA (2.8 miles ),
Walford, IA (2.8 miles ),
Middle Amana, IA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.89 N, Longitude: 91.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Distribution of median household income in Watkins, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Watkins, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.217
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Watkins-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the Watkins place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 tornado 18.9 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Watkins-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 149% 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 321.7 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 302.9 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 321.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 162.2 miles away from Watkins center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 461.6 miles away from Watkins center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 350.2 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 Benton County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Watkins:

  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • IOWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • ESSENCE OF LIFE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; AMANA, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF AMANA (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; AMANA, IA)
  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)
  • BELLE PLAINE NURSING AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELLE PLAINE, IA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Watkins:

  • 16 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watkins:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 18 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 29 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 42 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 50 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 63 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 67 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 77 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Watkins: Watkins Elevator (A), Watkins (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Watkins (2011 data):

  • The Watkins Savings Bank: at 202 First Street, branch established on 1892/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $66.9 mil, Deposits: $51.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Watkins:

Marital status in Watkins, IA
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 14.9%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Watkins:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Watkins, IA (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,07019
Mainline Protestant4,43321
Catholic4,2018
Other1203
None12,252-
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:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Benton County:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

4.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
Iowa:

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

16.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Watkins:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Watkins:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Watkins:

  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)

Watkins fatal accident list:

Apr 11, 2016 03:55 PM, Cr-W12/26th Ave, Lat: 41.890197, Lon: -91.987650, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • 1,285Total average daily traffic
  • 127Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,285Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 7318 27th Ave (Lat: 41.961389 Lon: -91.968528), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WPQE794,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.082 MHz, 159.127 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2005, Expiration Date: 06/19/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2015, Certifier: John R Porter, Registrant: Iowa Department Of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1552, Fax: (515) 232-6739, Email:

  • Lat: 41.917861 Lon: -91.988611, Call Sign: WQQJ623,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.062 MHz, 452.137 MHz, 452.162 MHz, 456.762 MHz, 462.512 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2013, Expiration Date: 01/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/11/2023, Certifier: Gary Becker, Registrant: Graybill Electronics, Inc., 305 Miller Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233, Phone: (319) 393-5456, Fax: (319) 393-5458, Email:

  • Lat: 41.890833 Lon: -91.986111, Call Sign: WQWC985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.087 MHz, 457.087 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2015, Expiration Date: 07/21/2025, Certifier: Rick Schrader, Registrant: Radio Communications Company, 2131 North Towne Lane Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, Phone: (319) 393-7150, Fax: (319) 393-9273, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0ZAT, Licensee ID: L01187652, Grant Date: 08/30/2006, Expiration Date: 11/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/27/2018, Certifier: Gary L Mills, Registrant: Gary L Mills, 7595 24th Ave, Watkins, IA 52354


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Watkins, IA
  • 60.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 39.4%Utility gas


Watkins compared to Iowa 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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