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Valeria, Iowa (IA 50054) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders

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Population in 2022: 39 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.1%
 
Males: 23  (60.5%)
Females: 16  (39.5%)
Median resident age:

26.9 years
Iowa median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 50054

Estimated median household income in 2023: $62,256 (it was $35,938 in 2000)
Valeria:

$62,256
IA:

$71,433

Estimated per capita income in 2023: $25,472 (it was $18,365 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2023: $176,933 (it was $48,300 in 2000)
Valeria:

$176,933
IA:

$213,300

Mean prices in 2023: all housing units: $153,046; detached houses: $152,524
December 2024 cost of living index in Valeria: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2023: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (61.5%), American (15.4%), Irish (7.7%), Swedish (7.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 872 feet

Land area: 0.04 square miles.

Population density: 877 people per square mile   (low).

Valeria, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Valeria city:

1.4% ($700)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (18.1 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (143.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (291.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mingo, IA (1.8 miles ),
Mitchellville, IA (2.2 miles ),
Colfax, IA (2.4 miles ),
Bondurant, IA (2.7 miles ),
Altoona, IA (3.1 miles ),
Prairie City, IA (3.2 miles ),
Baxter, IA (3.3 miles ),
Elkhart, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.73 N, Longitude: 93.32 W

Distribution of median household income in Valeria, IA in 2023
Distribution of house value in Valeria, IA in 2023

Valeria satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2024:
Here:

3.1%
Iowa:

3.1%
Most common industries in Valeria, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2023
  • Other services, except public administration (23.2%)
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Manufacturing (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Retail trade (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2023
  • Other services, except public administration (39.4%)
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Manufacturing (19.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2023
  • Educational services (42.2%)
  • Retail trade (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.1%)
  • Public administration (14.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (0.0%)

Average climate in Valeria, Iowa

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Valeria-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the Valeria city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Valeria-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 199% 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 414.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 366.3 miles away from Valeria center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 366.3 miles away from Valeria 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 350.5 miles away from Valeria center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 467.2 miles away from Valeria 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 229.6 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 Jasper County (18) is near the US average (19).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Valeria topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Valeria:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valeria:

Points of interest:

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Jasper 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:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

For population 15 years and over in Valeria:

Marital status in Valeria, IA

For population 25 years and over in Valeria:

Educational Attainment in 2023
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2023
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Iowa average:

10.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Valeria, IA (based on Jasper County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,91630
Evangelical Protestant5,17329
Catholic2,4312
Other6073
None20,715-
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: 7
Jasper County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
This county:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jasper County:

30.0%
Iowa:

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

14.2%
Iowa:

14.5%
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 8$99
Totals for Government 0$0 8$99
Expenditure

Valeria government finances - Expenditure in 2022 (per resident):

Valeria government finances - Revenue in 2022 (per resident):

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TV broadcast stations around Valeria:

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.6mTotal length
  • 450Total average daily traffic
  • 67Total average daily truck traffic
  • 450Total future (year 2043) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Valeria, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
  • 10.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Valeria, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity


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