Villisca, IA

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Villisca Overview

1,071
TOTAL POPULATION
508
MALE POPULATION
563
FEMALE POPULATION
90.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,535
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,194
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,625
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
472
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Villisca Zip Codes

Villisca Area Codes

Race in Villisca

The most populous races in Villisca are White / Caucasian (969 | 90.5%), Two or more Races (85 | 7.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (32 | 3.0%).
Race in Villisca
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino323.0%
Native / Alaskan111.0%
White / Caucasian96990.5%
Two or more Races857.9%
Some other Race60.6%
Total1,071100.0%

Ancestry in Villisca

The most populous ancestries reported in Villisca are German (221 | 20.6%), Irish (137 | 12.8%), American (81 | 7.6%), English (66 | 6.2%), and Swedish (61 | 5.7%), together accounting for 52.8% of all Villisca residents.
Ancestry in Villisca
Ancestry# Population% Population
American817.6%
British60.6%
Cherokee40.4%
Choctaw151.4%
Cuban50.5%
Danish171.6%
Dutch90.8%
English666.2%
French242.2%
German22120.6%
Hopi60.6%
Irish13712.8%
Iroquois20.2%
Italian90.8%
Mexican272.5%
Native Hawaiian212.0%
Northern European20.2%
Norwegian222.1%
Pennsylvania German40.4%
Polish40.4%
Portuguese60.6%
Scotch-Irish393.6%
Scottish20.2%
Sioux141.3%
Slovak20.2%
Swedish615.7%
Swiss80.7%
Welsh111.0%
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Immigrants in Villisca

Immigrants in Villisca
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Villisca

Sex and Age in Villisca

The most populous age groups in Villisca are 20 to 24 Years (49 | 9.7%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (49 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Villisca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (5.7%)45 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Years26 (5.1%)38 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years42 (8.3%)36 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years15 (2.9%)19 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years49 (9.7%)12 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years21 (4.1%)48 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years42 (8.3%)47 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years35 (6.9%)12 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Years10 (2.0%)21 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years20 (3.9%)13 (2.3%)
50 to 54 Years37 (7.3%)24 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years20 (3.9%)45 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years33 (6.5%)39 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years24 (4.7%)36 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years40 (7.9%)49 (8.7%)
75 to 79 Years23 (4.5%)36 (6.4%)
80 to 84 Years8 (1.6%)18 (3.2%)
85 Years and over34 (6.7%)25 (4.4%)
Total508 (100.0%)563 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Villisca

Median Family Size in Villisca

The median family size in Villisca is 2.88 persons per family, with single female/mother families (64 | 25.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (22 | 8.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Villisca
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple165 (65.7%)2.84
Single Male/Father22 (8.8%)2.55
Single Female/Mother64 (25.5%)3.13
Total Families251 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Villisca

The median household size in Villisca is 2.07 persons per household, with single female/mother households (64 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.52 persons per household. non-family households (247 | 49.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Villisca
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple165 (33.1%)2.85
Single Male/Father22 (4.4%)2.86
Single Female/Mother64 (12.9%)3.52
Non-family247 (49.6%)1.11
Total Households498 (100.0%)2.07

Household Size by Marriage Status in Villisca

Out of a total of 498 households in Villisca, 251 (50.4%) are family households, while 247 (49.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 144, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 219.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Villisca
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-219 (44.0%)
2-Person Households144 (28.9%)28 (5.6%)
3-Person Households59 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households8 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households16 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households20 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (50.4%)247 (49.6%)

Female Fertility in Villisca

Fertility by Age in Villisca

Average fertility rate in Villisca is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Villisca
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)93.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Villisca

60.0% of women with births (10) in Villisca are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Villisca
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)

Fertility by Education in Villisca

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Villisca
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (60.0%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (40.0%)143.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Villisca

40.0% of women with births in Villisca are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 66.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Villisca
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)

Income in Villisca

Income Overview in Villisca

Per Capita Income in Villisca is $28,535, while median incomes of families and households are $73,194 and $55,625 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,071$28,535
Median Family Income251$73,194
Mean Family Income251$74,263
Median Household Income498$55,625
Mean Household Income498$59,744
Income Deficit251$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,07143.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,07156.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0710.39

Earnings by Sex in Villisca

Average Earnings in Villisca are $42,870, $49,200 for men and $27,708 for women, a difference of 43.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Villisca
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male268 (53.6%)$49,200
Female232 (46.4%)$27,708
Total500 (100.0%)$42,870

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Villisca

The most common earnings brackets in Villisca are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (67 | 25.0%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (29 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Villisca
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (4.9%)17 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (3.4%)19 (8.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.4%)3 (1.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.7%)29 (12.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.5%)6 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (3.4%)7 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)14 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (6.7%)4 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (7.1%)25 (10.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (2.2%)3 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (2.6%)17 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (8.6%)15 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99931 (11.6%)15 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99913 (4.9%)15 (6.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99967 (25.0%)22 (9.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (4.9%)8 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (7.5%)10 (4.3%)
$100,000+13 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total268 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Villisca

Average earnings in Villisca are $48,100 for men and $28,333 for women, a difference of 41.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $49,821, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,250. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Villisca
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,250$0
College or Associate's Degree$49,821$26,125
Bachelor's Degree$47,917$50,000
Graduate Degree--
Total$48,100$28,333

Family Income in Villisca

Family Income Brackets in Villisca

According to the Villisca family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Villisca
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00093.6%
$10,000 to $14,999197.6%
$15,000 to $24,999197.6%
$25,000 to $34,99983.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993212.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994517.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994317.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996626.3%
$150,000 to $199,999104.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Villisca

5-person families (19 | 7.6%) account for the highest median family income in Villisca with $108,750 per family, while 2-person families (162 | 64.5%) have the highest median income of $37,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Villisca
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families162 (64.5%)$75,000
3-Person Families41 (16.3%)$0
4-Person Families13 (5.2%)$0
5-Person Families19 (7.6%)$108,750
6-Person Families16 (6.4%)$95,000
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total251 (100.0%)$73,194

Family Income by Number of Earners in Villisca

The median family income in Villisca is $73,194, with families comprising 3+ earners (16) having the highest median family income of $111,667, while families with 1 earner (77) have the lowest median family income of $48,375, accounting for 6.4% and 30.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Villisca
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners59 (23.5%)$48,393
1 Earner77 (30.7%)$48,375
2 Earners99 (39.4%)$107,750
3+ Earners16 (6.4%)$111,667
Total251 (100.0%)$73,194

Household Income in Villisca

Household Income Brackets in Villisca

With 101 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Villisca, accounting for 20.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Villisca
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000367.2%
$10,000 to $14,999295.8%
$15,000 to $24,9996212.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995811.6%
$35,000 to $49,999428.4%
$50,000 to $74,99910120.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997414.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997815.7%
$150,000 to $199,999183.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Villisca

The median household income in Villisca is $55,625, with the highest median household income of $67,404 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 133 households (26.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,554, with 187 households (37.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Villisca
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years45 (9.0%)$56,182
25 to 44 Years133 (26.7%)$49,375
45 to 64 Years133 (26.7%)$67,404
65+ Years187 (37.6%)$39,554
Total498 (100.0%)$55,625

Poverty in Villisca

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Villisca

With 19.8% poverty level for males and 26.8% for females among the residents of Villisca, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (56.5%) and 12 females (80.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Villisca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (31.0%)29 (64.4%)
5 Years6 (50.0%)7 (77.8%)
6 to 11 Years13 (56.5%)35 (61.4%)
12 to 14 Years7 (21.2%)3 (37.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)12 (80.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (38.5%)
25 to 34 Years21 (33.3%)29 (30.5%)
35 to 44 Years8 (17.8%)4 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years9 (15.8%)12 (32.4%)
55 to 64 Years7 (13.2%)4 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years5 (7.8%)2 (2.5%)
75 Years and over12 (25.0%)3 (4.8%)
Total97 (19.8%)145 (26.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Villisca

According to the poverty statistics in Villisca, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Villisca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (69.0%)16 (35.6%)
5 Years6 (50.0%)2 (22.2%)
6 to 11 Years10 (43.5%)22 (38.6%)
12 to 14 Years26 (78.8%)5 (62.5%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)3 (20.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years53 (100.0%)8 (61.5%)
25 to 34 Years42 (66.7%)66 (69.5%)
35 to 44 Years37 (82.2%)29 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years48 (84.2%)25 (67.6%)
55 to 64 Years46 (86.8%)80 (95.2%)
65 to 74 Years59 (92.2%)77 (97.5%)
75 Years and over36 (75.0%)60 (95.2%)
Total394 (80.2%)396 (73.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Villisca

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Villisca show that 3.6% or 6 of the total 165 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.1%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Villisca
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children121 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (96.4%)6 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Villisca

According to the poverty data in Villisca, 81.8% or 18 single-father households and 34.4% or 22 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Villisca
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (63.6%)13 (38.2%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total18 (81.8%)22 (34.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Villisca

The poverty data for Villisca shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 40 of the single-parent households (46.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (19.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Villisca
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.6%)6 (22.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)20 (44.4%)
3 or 4 Children4 (19.1%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total6 (3.6%)40 (46.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Villisca

Employment by Class of Employer in Villisca

Among the 463 employed individuals in Villisca, private company employees (287 | 62.0%), local government employees (47 | 10.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (46 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Villisca
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28762.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)102.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)439.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations469.9%
Local Government Employees4710.2%
State Government Employees245.2%
Federal Government Employees61.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total463100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Villisca

According to the labor force statistics for Villisca, out of the total population over 16 years of age (834), 56.6% or 472 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 9 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 91.8% or 56 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.8% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Villisca
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years56 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years57 (82.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years68 (76.4%)6 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years70 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years79 (84.0%)3 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years48 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years37 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total472 (56.6%)9 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Villisca

According to labor force statistics for Villisca, 76.9% of individuals (359) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (467) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 86.8% or 223 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Villisca
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma85 (70.8%)9 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree223 (86.8%)3 (1.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total359 (76.9%)12 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Villisca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Villisca are Community & Social Service (34 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (33 | 7.1%), Management (31 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (20 | 4.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (11 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Villisca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Villisca, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (61.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Villisca
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
Business & Financial1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (32.4%)23 (67.6%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (25.0%)15 (75.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (9.1%)30 (90.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (34.5%)74 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)254 (54.9%)209 (45.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Villisca are Personal Care & Service (23 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (13 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (10 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (7 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Villisca

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Villisca, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Villisca
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (25.0%)42 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)254 (54.9%)209 (45.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Villisca are Office & Administration (72 | 15.5%), and Sales & Related (42 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Villisca

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Villisca
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related23 (54.8%)19 (45.2%)
Office & Administration9 (12.5%)63 (87.5%)
Total (Category)32 (28.1%)82 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)254 (54.9%)209 (45.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Villisca are Construction & Extraction (36 | 7.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (25 | 5.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Villisca

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Villisca
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)254 (54.9%)209 (45.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Villisca are Material Moving (71 | 15.3%), Production (28 | 6.0%), and Transportation (15 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Villisca

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Villisca
OccupationMaleFemale
Production28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving60 (84.5%)11 (15.5%)
Total (Category)103 (90.3%)11 (9.7%)
Total (Overall)254 (54.9%)209 (45.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Villisca

Employment Industries in Villisca

The major employment industries in Villisca include Manufacturing (99 | 21.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (70 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (60 | 13.0%), Educational Services (31 | 6.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (24 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Villisca

Employment Industries by Sex in Villisca

The Villisca industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Villisca
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing88 (88.9%)11 (11.1%)
Wholesale Trade2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Retail Trade19 (31.7%)41 (68.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Utilities9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Educational Services14 (45.2%)17 (54.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15 (21.4%)55 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Total254 (54.9%)209 (45.1%)

Education in Villisca

School Enrollment in Villisca

The most common levels of schooling among the 196 students in Villisca are middle school (61 | 31.1%), elementary school (46 | 23.5%), and high school (33 | 16.8%).
School Enrollment in Villisca
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool199.7%
Kindergarten199.7%
Elementary School4623.5%
Middle School6131.1%
High School3316.8%
College / Undergraduate189.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total196100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Villisca

Out of a total of 196 students who are enrolled in schools in Villisca, 3 (1.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 193 (98.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Villisca
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total193 (98.5%)3 (1.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Villisca

Education (37 | 32.2%), business (23 | 20.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 13.9%), computers & mathematics (10 | 8.7%), and science & technology (7 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 115 individuals in Villisca who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Villisca
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics108.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1613.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology43.5%
Social Sciences21.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology76.1%
Business2320.0%
Education3732.2%
Literature & Languages43.5%
Liberal Arts & History21.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications54.3%
Arts & Humanities54.3%
Total115100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Villisca

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Villisca

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Villisca are males with 3 vehicles (83, accounting for 32.7%) and females with 3 vehicles (71, making up 39.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Villisca
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle47 (18.5%)33 (15.8%)
2 Vehicles81 (31.9%)82 (39.2%)
3 Vehicles83 (32.7%)71 (34.0%)
4 Vehicles22 (8.7%)12 (5.7%)
5 or more Vehicles21 (8.3%)11 (5.3%)
Total254 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Villisca

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Villisca are 20 to 24 minutes (89 commuters, 20.4%), less than 5 minutes (86 commuters, 19.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (86 commuters, 19.7%).
Commute Time in Villisca
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8619.7%
5 to 9 Minutes398.9%
10 to 14 Minutes204.6%
15 to 19 Minutes317.1%
20 to 24 Minutes8920.4%
25 to 29 Minutes173.9%
30 to 34 Minutes8619.7%
35 to 39 Minutes92.1%
40 to 44 Minutes204.6%
45 to 59 Minutes235.3%
60 to 89 Minutes92.1%
90 or more Minutes71.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Villisca

The most common commute times in Villisca are 30 to 34 minutes (72 commuters, 28.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (42 commuters, 23.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Villisca
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes44 (17.3%)42 (23.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes22 (8.7%)17 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes5 (2.0%)15 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (2.4%)25 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes53 (20.9%)36 (19.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes11 (4.3%)6 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes72 (28.3%)14 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (0.4%)22 (12.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (2.4%)3 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes5 (2.0%)2 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Villisca

The most frequent times of departure to work in Villisca are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (51, 20.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (49, 26.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Villisca
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (2.4%)9 (5.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM33 (13.0%)4 (2.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM47 (18.5%)24 (13.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30 (11.8%)14 (7.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM26 (10.2%)49 (26.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (8.7%)14 (7.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (12.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM51 (20.1%)12 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.8%)8 (4.4%)
Total254 (100.0%)182 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Villisca

Occupancy by Ownership in Villisca

Of the total 498 dwellings in Villisca, owner-occupied units account for 371 (74.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 127 (25.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Villisca
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37174.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12725.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units498100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Villisca

Occupancy by Household Size in Villisca
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21944.0%
2-Person Household17234.5%
3-Person Household5911.8%
4+ Person Household489.6%
Total Housing Units498100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Villisca

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Villisca
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household124 (56.6%)95 (43.4%)
2-Person Household162 (94.2%)10 (5.8%)
3-Person Household48 (81.4%)11 (18.6%)
4+ Person Household37 (77.1%)11 (22.9%)
Total Housing Units371 (74.5%)127 (25.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Villisca

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Villisca
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School52 (91.2%)5 (8.8%)
High School Diploma97 (57.1%)73 (42.9%)
College/Associate Degree174 (80.9%)41 (19.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (85.7%)8 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Villisca

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Villisca
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14128.3%
35 to 44 Years377.4%
45 to 54 Years459.0%
55 to 64 Years8817.7%
65 to 74 Years9018.1%
75 to 84 Years6613.3%
85 Years and Over316.2%
Total498100.0%

Housing Finances in Villisca

Median Income by Occupancy in Villisca

Median Income by Occupancy in Villisca
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied371 (74.5%)$67,266
Renter-Occupied127 (25.5%)$0
Average498 (100.0%)$55,625

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Villisca

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Villisca
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (3.0%)15 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (7.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99919 (5.1%)10 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (3.8%)15 (11.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (7.5%)5 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (11.1%)17 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (10.8%)2 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99952 (14.0%)49 (38.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99974 (20.0%)4 (3.2%)
$150,000 or more18 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Villisca

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Villisca
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30055 (14.8%)10 (7.9%)
$300 to $49996 (25.9%)14 (11.0%)
$500 to $79998 (26.4%)72 (56.7%)
$800 to $99976 (20.5%)14 (11.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49933 (8.9%)3 (2.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99913 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Villisca

Housing Structures in Villisca

Housing Structures in Villisca
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached38176.5%
Single Unit, Attached142.8%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7515.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments173.4%
Mobile Home / Other112.2%
Total498100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Villisca

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Villisca
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached357 (93.7%)24 (6.3%)
Single Unit, Attached9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Total371 (74.5%)127 (25.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Villisca

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Villisca
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms5 (1.3%)62 (48.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms83 (22.4%)40 (31.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms122 (32.9%)10 (7.9%)
8 or more Rooms161 (43.4%)15 (11.8%)
Total371 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Villisca

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Villisca
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas286 (77.1%)93 (73.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.8%)2 (1.6%)
Electricity66 (17.8%)32 (25.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Villisca

Household Vehicle Usage in Villisca
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (0.8%)10 (7.9%)
1 Vehicle99 (26.7%)96 (75.6%)
2 Vehicles129 (34.8%)16 (12.6%)
3 or more Vehicles140 (37.7%)5 (3.9%)
Total371 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Villisca

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Villisca

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units207164
Median Property Value$66,100$81,400
Median Household Income$55,179$4
Monthly Housing Costs$405$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,225$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Villisca

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Villisca
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00083 (40.1%)31 (18.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99971 (34.3%)79 (48.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99941 (19.8%)54 (32.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99912 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Villisca

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Villisca
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (5.3%)5 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99940 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (12.6%)21 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (11.6%)15 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (12.6%)16 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (18.8%)26 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (13.0%)35 (21.3%)
$150,000 or more14 (6.8%)47 (28.7%)
Total207 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Villisca

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Villisca
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x139 (67.1%)75,333 (45,934.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (10.6%)125 (76.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x16 (7.7%)22 (13.4%)
4.0x or more27 (13.0%)4 (2.4%)
Total207 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Villisca

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Villisca
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80062 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49959 (28.5%)29 (17.7%)
$800 to $1,49977 (37.2%)55 (33.5%)
Total207 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Villisca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Villisca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Villisca
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
26 to 34 Years137 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years73 (93.6%)5 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years88 (93.6%)6 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years124 (90.5%)13 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,001 (97.0%)31 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Villisca

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Villisca
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Villisca

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Villisca
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000241 (96.8%)8 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999155 (98.7%)2 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999184 (96.8%)6 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over254 (94.4%)15 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Villisca

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Villisca
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 654 (56.8%)47 (49.5%)
6 to 18 Years87 (56.5%)67 (43.5%)
19 to 25 Years24 (30.4%)63 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years70 (49.6%)98 (69.5%)
35 to 44 Years17 (21.8%)62 (79.5%)
45 to 54 Years15 (16.0%)83 (88.3%)
55 to 64 Years46 (33.6%)92 (67.1%)
65 to 74 Years143 (100.0%)68 (47.5%)
75 Years and over111 (100.0%)81 (73.0%)
Total567 (54.9%)661 (64.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Villisca

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Villisca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (20.3%)8 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.9%)10 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years26 (16.8%)32 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (45.3%)15 (19.0%)
75 Years and over22 (45.8%)23 (36.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Villisca

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Villisca: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (18.8%)3 (3.8%)
75 Years and over13 (27.1%)4 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Villisca: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.6%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (7.6%)
75 Years and over9 (18.8%)5 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Villisca: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (20.3%)6 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.9%)10 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years8 (5.2%)8 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years8 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (10.4%)3 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Villisca: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.6%)25 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years20 (31.2%)3 (3.8%)
75 Years and over22 (45.8%)17 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Villisca: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.6%)3 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.7%)6 (7.6%)
75 Years and over9 (18.8%)9 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Villisca

Computing Device Access in Villisca

Computing Device Access in Villisca
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop31663.4%
Smartphone40180.5%
Tablet24549.2%
No Computing Device5811.7%
Total498100.0%

Internet Access in Villisca

Internet Access in Villisca
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home30360.8%
Cellular Data Only6412.9%
Satellite Internet132.6%
No Internet12124.3%
Total498100.0%

Villisca Summary

Villisca, Iowa is a small town located in Montgomery County in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated along the Middle Nodaway River, about 25 miles east of the Missouri border. The town was founded in 1869 and was named after the nearby Villisca Creek. As of the 2010 census, the population of Villisca was 1,252.

Geography

Villisca is located at 40°59'N 94°59'W (40.983, -94.983). It is situated in the Loess Hills region of Iowa, which is characterized by rolling hills and deep ravines. The town is located on the Middle Nodaway River, which flows through the town and is a tributary of the Nodaway River. The town is located in the Central Time Zone and has an elevation of 1,072 feet.

Economy

Villisca is a small rural town and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Villisca was 1,252. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. The per capita income for the town was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Villisca was founded in 1869 and was named after the nearby Villisca Creek. The town was originally a farming community and the economy was largely based on agriculture. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and several businesses were established, including a furniture factory, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant.
In 1912, the town was the site of a gruesome murder that remains unsolved to this day. On the night of June 10, 1912, eight people were found bludgeoned to death in the Moore family home. The victims included Josiah and Sarah Moore, their four children, and two of their guests. The crime remains unsolved and has become the subject of numerous books and films.
In the late 20th century, Villisca began to decline as the population began to move away from the town. The town has since seen a resurgence in recent years, with several new businesses opening and the population increasing. The town is now a popular tourist destination, with visitors coming to explore the town's history and visit the site of the infamous 1912 murders.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Villisca?
Total Population of Villisca is 1,071.
What is the Total Male Population of Villisca?
Total Male Population of Villisca is 508.
What is the Total Female Population of Villisca?
Total Female Population of Villisca is 563.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Villisca?
There are 90.23 Males per 100 Females in Villisca.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Villisca?
There are 110.83 Females per 100 Males in Villisca.
What is the Median Population Age in Villisca?
Median Population Age in Villisca is 44.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Villisca
Average Family Size in Villisca is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Villisca
Average Household Size in Villisca is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Villisca?
Per Capita income in Villisca is $28,535.
What is the Median Family Income in Villisca?
Median Family Income in Villisca is $73,194.
What is the Median Household income in Villisca?
Median Household Income in Villisca is $55,625.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Villisca?
Income or Wage Gap in Villisca is 43.7%.
Women in Villisca earn 56.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Villisca?
Inequality or Gini Index in Villisca is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Villisca?
There are 472 People in the Labor Forcein in Villisca.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Villisca?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Villisca.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Villisca?
Unemployment Rate in Villisca is 1.9%.