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Allison, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Allison is 1,000, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its role as the county seat and small-town charm.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1881
  • County: Butler County
  • Land area: 1.4 square miles
  • Population density: 714 people per square mile
  • Area code: 319
  • Zip code: 50602

Geography and Location

Allison is located in northern Iowa, in Butler County, where it serves as the county seat. The town is situated along State Highway 3 and is surrounded by farmland, with corn and soybeans being the dominant crops. Allison has a close-knit community and provides essential services to the surrounding rural area. The town has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest.

Demographics

Median resident age: 45.7 years
Median household income: $34,338
Median house value: $53,900

Population by Race

Races in Allison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.3%)

Ancestries: German (59.7%), Irish (7.3%), Norwegian (6.5%), English (6.4%), Dutch (5.4%), United States (5.3%).

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 2.9 square miles

Map of Allison, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allison

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allison city

  • Never married: 13.4%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 15.4%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +59 (+6.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allison:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allison:

  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 31 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Abbreviation: ALO)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 46 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 82 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allison:

  • ALLISON MUNI (about 1 miles; ALLISON, IA; Abbreviation: K98)
  • WAVERLY MUNI (about 21 miles; WAVERLY, IA; Abbreviation: C25)
  • ACKLEY MUNI (about 23 miles; ACKLEY, IA; Abbreviation: 4C7)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allison:

  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 39 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 12,524)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 70 miles; CALMAR, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,393)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; FAYETTE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,173)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,991)

Public primary/middle schools in Allison:

  • ALLISON-BRISTOW HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 192; Location: 513 BIRCH; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • ALLISON ELEMENTARY WING HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING (Students: 137; Location: 513 BIRCH; Grades: KG – 05)

Libraries

Library in Allison:

  • ALLISON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $36,092; Location: 410 N MAIN, PO BOX 605; 13,758 books; 201 audio materials; 418 video materials; 88 serial subscriptions)

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