Halbur, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 270 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +33.7%
Males: 141  (52.5%)
Females: 129  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

30.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51444.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,414 (it was $41,250 in 2000)
Halbur:

$79,414
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,356 (it was $16,896 in 2000)

Halbur city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $150,344 (it was $60,800 in 2000)
Halbur:

$150,344
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $174,040; detached houses: $172,939
March 2022 cost of living index in Halbur: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.3%

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Ancestries: German (48.6%), American (7.1%), Irish (6.7%), English (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/22/1902

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 1,320 people per square mile   (low).

Halbur, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,626 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,342 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (68.9 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (74.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (375.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Templeton, IA (2.5 miles ),
Arcadia, IA (2.6 miles ),
Carroll, IA (2.6 miles ),
Willey, IA (2.8 miles),
Westside, IA (2.9 miles ),
Manning, IA (2.9 miles ),
Dedham, IA (3.2 miles ),
Aspinwall, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 42.01 N, Longitude: 94.97 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Halbur, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Halbur, IA in 2022
Halbur satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $125,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Halbur, IA residents
Average permit cost in Halbur, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Halbur, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.4%)
  • Food (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (23.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.6%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Halbur, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.5%)
  • Construction laborers (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (15.3%)
  • Construction laborers (11.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.9%)
  • Carpenters (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (17.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Cashiers (8.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)

Average climate in Halbur, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Halbur-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the Halbur city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 22.8 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Halbur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 231% 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 400.0 miles away from Halbur center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 258.9 miles away from Halbur center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 207.3 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 271.1 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 458.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from Halbur 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 Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Halbur topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Halbur:

  • SAINT ANTHONYS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSIING HOME Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • REGENCY PARK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER OF CARROLL (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES OF IOWA INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • CARROLL AREA NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Halbur:

  • Buena Vista University (about 46 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 52 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 67 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Iowa State University (about 69 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 71 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 72 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 74 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Halbur: Halbur First Responders (A), Halbur Fire Department (B), Halbur Community Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Halbur: Saint Augustine's Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Augustine Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Carroll County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Halbur and their reported violations in the past:

HALBUR WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 249, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Halbur (2011 data):

  • Westside State Bank: Halbur Branch at 103 North Main Street, branch established on 1923/07/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $69.5 mil, Deposits: $58.1 mil, headquarters in Westside, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Halbur Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Halbur:

Marital status in Halbur, IA
  • Never married: 39.9%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 1.5%

For population 25 years and over in Halbur:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Halbur, IA (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,94314
Evangelical Protestant3,33618
Mainline Protestant2,86013
Other1961
None2,481-
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: 8
Carroll County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Here:

7.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Carroll County:

26.4%
State:

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

13.5%
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 3$136
Water Supply 0$0 1$400
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$255
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$110
Totals for Government 0$0 6$901

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $65,000 ($240.74)
    General - Other: $36,000 ($133.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($66.67)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($62.96)
    General Public Buildings: $14,000 ($51.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($33.33)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($25.93)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($18.52)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($14.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($7.41)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($3.70)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($3.70)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $4,000 ($14.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($48.15)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($55.56)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($48.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $24,000 ($88.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($18.52)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($7.41)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($214.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($77.78)
  • Tax - Property: $62,000 ($229.63)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $36,000 ($133.33)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.70)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $378,000 ($1400.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $360,000 ($1333.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($66.67)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $329,000 ($1218.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Halbur:

  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Halbur:

  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Halbur:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.0mTotal length
  • 4,945Total average daily traffic
  • 709Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,945Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Halbur, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Halbur, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 200 E 1st St (Lat: 42.005528 Lon: -94.970250), Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 26.2 m, Call Sign: WNEU284,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2146.80 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/1997, Expiration Date: 12/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/10/2003, Phone: (515) 628-1724


Most common first names in Halbur, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Anna685.5 years
Joseph484.0 years
John486.5 years
Albert372.0 years
Henry382.7 years
William375.3 years
Lawrence367.6 years
Josephine279.0 years
Peter289.0 years
Cyril285.4 years
Most common last names in Halbur, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Eischeid975.5 years
Halbur680.8 years
Eich577.4 years
Hinners480.8 years
Buelt387.3 years
Dalhoff387.7 years
Dentlinger374.3 years
Neppl364.3 years
Riesberg370.6 years
Williams382.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Halbur, IA
  • 65.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.5%Electricity
  • 2.4%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Halbur, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Halbur 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.
  • Median age 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.
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