Montgomery County, IA Public Records

District Court
PO Box 469
Red Oak, IA 51566 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 712-623-4986
F: 712-623-4987
Couriers: 105 Coolbaugh St
Red Oak, IA 51566
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, pending, dissolution of marriage, mental health or deferred records released
Judicial Magistrates, part of the District Court, have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims.

Montgomery County, IA Vital Records

Contact the Montgomery County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Montgomery County
County Recorder
105 E Coolbaugh St
Red Oak, IA 51566 https://www.montgomerycountyiowa.com/
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 712-623-4363
Fax: 712-623-8915
Recorded Documents

Montgomery County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Montgomery County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 423.88 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,796
  • Females: 51.8%
  • White: 98.1%
  • Black/African American: 0.4%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -975
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 5,399
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.1%
Migration Flow to Montgomery County, IA from (2007-2008):

Montgomery County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $216,961
  • Construction: $12,288
  • Retail Trade: $12,701
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $6,092
  • Retail Trade: $12,701
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,255
  • Manufacturing: $34,227
  • Farms: $27,081
  • Government: $43,547
Employed (2000): 5,484
Unemployed (2000): 287
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,760
Local Government Employment (2007): 867
Local Government Revenue (2007): $50,388 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $23,744 (thou. dol.)

Montgomery County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 138
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Deaths (2007): 140
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.5

Montgomery County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 11
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 9
Property Crimes (2008): 196
  • Burglary: 54
  • Larceny-Theft: 133
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 9

Montgomery County Genealogy Records