Jackson County, Iowa
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Jackson County Courthouse
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 Location in the U.S. state of Iowa |
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 Iowa's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1837 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat | Maquoketa |
| Largest city | Maquoketa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 650 sq mi (1,683 km2) |
| • Land | 6,969 sq mi (18,050 km2) |
| • Water | 69 sq mi (179 km2), 69.69% |
| Population | |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km²) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | www |
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,848.[1] The county seat is Maquoketa.[2] The county was formed on December 21, 1837 and named after US President Andrew Jackson.[3]
Contents
- 1 Geography
- 2 Demographics
- 3 Government
- 3.1 Assessor
- 3.2 County Attorney's office
- 3.3 Auditor's office
- 3.4 Case Management
- 3.5 Conservation
- 3.6 Emergency Management
- 3.7 Engineer
- 3.8 Health Department
- 3.9 Maintenance
- 3.10 Adult Probation
- 3.11 Recorder
- 3.12 Sheriff's office
- 3.13 Solid Waste
- 3.14 Treasurer
- 3.15 Veteran's Affairs
- 3.16 Zoning
- 3.17 Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services
- 3.18 Hospital
- 4 Communities
- 5 See also
- 6 Bibliography
- 7 References
- 8 External links
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 650 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 636 square miles (1,650 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (2.1%) is water.[4] Its eastern border is formed by the Mississippi River.
Major highways
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Adjacent counties
- Dubuque County (north)
- Jo Daviess County, Illinois (northeast)
- Carroll County, Illinois (east)
- Clinton County (south)
- Jones County (west)
National protected areas
- Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (part)
State protected areas
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 7,210 | — | |
| 1860 | 18,493 | 156.5% | |
| 1870 | 22,619 | 22.3% | |
| 1880 | 23,771 | 5.1% | |
| 1890 | 22,771 | −4.2% | |
| 1900 | 23,615 | 3.7% | |
| 1910 | 21,258 | −10.0% | |
| 1920 | 19,931 | −6.2% | |
| 1930 | 18,481 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 19,181 | 3.8% | |
| Est. 2014 | 19,482 | [5] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1] |
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 19,848 in the county, with a population density of 31.2031/sq mi (12.0476/km2). There were 9,415 housing units, of which 8,289 were occupied.[10]
2000 census
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 20,296 people, 8,078 households, and 5,589 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 8,949 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.96% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,078 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,529, and the median income for a family was $42,526. Males had a median income of $29,334 versus $20,577 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,329. About 7.70% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The three-member board of supervisors that governs Jackson County is composed of Larry "Buck" Koos, Jack Willey, and Larry McDevitt. Their Executive Assistant is LuAnn Goeke.[12]
Assessor
Current employees are:
- Assessor Lee Karabin
- Sue Hare
- Janelle Bartels
- Jess Tracy
County Attorney's office
The responsibilities of the County Attorney include prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa and County Ordinances, representing the State and the Department of Human Services in Child in Need of Assistance cases, representing applicants in mental and substance abuse commitments, and representing the County in all civil matters. The position of County Attorney is an elected position in the state of Iowa. The current employees of the office are:
- County Attorney Sara Davenport
- Assistant County Attorney Amanda Lassance
- Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Rosanne Schwager
Auditor's office
Current employees are:
- Auditor M. Joell Deppe
- Deputy Lisa Smith
- Deputy Shelley Hoye
- Deputy Becki Chapin
- Office Manager Mary Stickley
- I.T. Bjorn Beck
Case Management
Current employees are:
- Lynn Bopes
- Karen Intlekofer
- Renee Pape
- Emily Walsh
- Jane Dubert
Conservation
Current employees are:
- Director Daryl Parker
- Pam True
- Jessica Wagner
- Jennifer Meyer
Emergency Management
Current employee: Lyn Medinger
Engineer
Current employees are:
- Engineer Clark Schloz
- Mike Clausing
- Stacy Agnitsch
Health Department
Current employees:
- Frank Frieberg
- Secretary Karisa Brown
Maintenance
Current employees:
- Marty Hudrlik
- Mike Regan
Adult Probation
Renee Behr
Recorder
Current employees are:
- Recorder Arlene Schauf
- Deputy Jennifer Jones
- Deputy Amy Wilms
Sheriff's office
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The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency located in the county. The headquarters for the Sheriff's Department are in Maquoketa, Iowa. The department is led by an elected Sheriff. The current[update] Sheriff is Russ Kettmann.
The Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas in the county, and performs various civil procedures. Like other departments, the department uses the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Interceptor, and Chevy Impala as its primary patrol vehicles. A Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram truck is also used for patrol.
The department consists of the sheriff, nine full-time deputies, and one part-time deputy. Current employees of the department are:
- 49-1 - Sheriff Russ Kettmann
- 49-2 - Chief Deputy Steve Schroeder
- 49-3 - Deputy Randy Manning
- 49-4 - Civil Deputy Terry Roling
- 49-5 - Deputy Russ Long
- 49-6 - Investigator Brandon Beck
- 49-7 - K-9 Deputy Chad Gruver
- 49-8 - Deputy Chad Roeder
- 49-9 - Deputy Corey Kettmann
- 49-10- Deputy Kody Sieverding
- 49-11- Deputy Scott Heiar
- Criminal Administrator - Karen Wells
- Civil Administrator - Kim Clark
- Jail Administrator - Mark Pape
Solid Waste
Current employee: Mark Beck
Treasurer
Current employees are:
- Treasurer Nancy Roling
- Deputy Jane Ernst
- Deputy Jean Ambrosy
- Deputy Carol Gerlach-Lucke
- Deputy Bruce Ruchotzke
- Deputy Rebecca Kutsch
Veteran's Affairs
Current employees are:
- VA Director Terry Creegan
- Debbie Schroeder
Zoning
Current employee: Ben Kober
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services
Fire protection in the county is left up to the discretion of the cities within the county. The towns of Maquoketa, Preston, Miles, Springbrook, Sabula, Baldwin, Bellevue, Andrew and La Motte all have their own fire departments providing protection for the whole county. Most city fire departments also provide rescue services. Fire equipment usually consists of Engines, Tankers and brush trucks as well as most fire departments owning a Rescue truck. The Maquoketa Fire department also owns a Ladder truck. Most firefighters certify as Iowa Firefighter One and HAZMAT Operations and some also are certified as EMTs. The towns of Maquoketa, Preston, Sabula and Bellevue also have their own Ambulance Services which provide coverage for the county while towns not having ambulances have First Responder units and contract ambulance response to a nearby community. All firefighters in Jackson County are volunteers and most EMS personnel are also volunteers however the Maquoketa Ambulance Service is a paid service. All Jackson County departments are members of the Jackson County Firefighters Association and the Iowa Firefighters Association. Mutual Aid Agreements from surrounding Iowa counties as well as the state of Illinois are in place to provide additional help during emergencies which tax the county emergency resources beyond their limits.
Hospital
Jackson County has one Hospital in Maquoketa. This is known as the Jackson County Regional Health Center. Patients near Maquoketa will be transported to this hospital while patients in areas closer to Clinton County will most likely be taken to Mercy Medical Center in Clinton Iowa. Some patients in areas closer to Dubuque County are taken to Mercy or Finley Hospitals both in the city of Dubuque.
Communities
Cities
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Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns
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- Alma
- Amoy
- America
- Bridgeport
- Brookfield
- Buckhorn
- Canton
- Carrollport
- Centerville
- Charleston
- Charkstown
- Cobb
- Coloma
- Copper Creek
- Cottonville
- Crabb
- Crabb's Mill
- Crabbtown
- Deventersville
- Duggan
- Duke
- Emeline
- Fremont
- Fulton
- Gordon's Ferry
- Hickory Grove
- Higginsport
- Hugo
- Hurstville
- Fairfield
- Farmers Creek
- Franklin
- Iron Hill
- East Iron Hills
- Isabel
- Lainsville
- Lowell
- Millrock
- Mount Algor
- Nashville
- New Castle
- New Rochester
- North Maquoketa
- Otter Creek
- Ozark
- Pass
- Prairie Springs
- Rolley
- Silsbee
- Smiths Ferry
- Springfield
- Spruce Mills
- Sterling
- Sullivan
- Summer Hill
- Sylva
- Tetes des Morts
- Union Center
- Van Buren
- Wagonersburgh
- Waterford
- Wickliffe
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Townships
Jackson County is divided into 18 townships:
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See also
Bibliography
- Sorensen, Lucille. Holihan, Grace. Ghost Towns of Jackson County Iowa/History of Jackson County, Vol. 1, Jackson County Historical Society 1988 and 2000.
References
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- Official Jackson County Government Website
- Jackson County Economic Development Council's website
- Jackson County Government Overview Webpages
- Jackson County Historical Society
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