Argos, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 1,756 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +8.9%
Males: 874  (49.8%)
Females: 882  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

35.0 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46501.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,952 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Argos:

$56,952
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,976 (it was $15,643 in 2000)

Argos town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,694 (it was $70,200 in 2000)
Argos:

$114,694
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $119,384; detached houses: $127,381; mobile homes: $20,092

Median gross rent in 2022: $837.

March 2022 cost of living index in Argos: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.2%
(18.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 80.0% for Black residents, 5.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Argos, IN (2022)
    • 1,67194.2%White alone
    • 362.0%Two or more races
    • 352.0%Hispanic
    • 100.6%Black alone
    • 40.2%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (24.0%), English (19.8%), American (15.9%), Polish (7.7%), Italian (6.1%), Irish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 12/1859

Elevation: 828 feet

Land area: 0.68 square miles.

Population density: 2,589 people per square mile   (average).

Argos, Indiana map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $988 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $561 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: South Bend, IN (30.1 miles , pop. 107,789).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (59.3 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (85.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bourbon, IN (2.8 miles ),
Plymouth, IN (2.8 miles ),
Culver, IN (3.0 miles ),
Etna Green, IN (3.3 miles ),
Mentone, IN (3.4 miles ),
Rochester, IN (3.5 miles ),
Monterey, IN (3.7 miles ),
Bremen, IN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 41.24 N, Longitude: 86.25 W

Area code: 574

Distribution of median household income in Argos, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Argos, IN in 2022
Argos satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,800
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $103,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 2000: 23 buildings, average cost: $15,500
  • 1999: 23 buildings, average cost: $35,200
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $72,200
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $54,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Argos, IN residents
Average permit cost in Argos, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Argos, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (11.6%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (11.9%)
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.5%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Argos, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Argos, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Argos, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 58.5. This is better than average.

City:

58.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Argos-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 82% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the Argos town center killed 31 people and injured 252 people.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the town center killed 36 people and injured 321 people.

Earthquake activity:

Argos-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 211.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 188.3 miles away from Argos center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 211.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 242.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 109.4 miles away from Argos center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 239.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Argos:

  • MILLERS MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)
  • MAYFLOWER NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)
  • PLYMOUTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)
  • SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PLYMOUTH Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)
  • PILGRIM MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)
  • PILGRIM MANOR REHAB AND CONV (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PLYMOUTH, IN)

Airports located in Argos:

Amtrak station near Argos:

  • 19 miles: NAPPANEE (252 S. MAIN ST.) . Services: free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Argos:

  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 30 miles; South Bend, IN; Full-time enrollment: 5,563)
  • University of Notre Dame (about 33 miles; Notre Dame, IN; FT enrollment: 12,214)
  • Purdue University-North Central Campus (about 42 miles; Westville, IN; FT enrollment: 3,682)
  • Valparaiso University (about 45 miles; Valparaiso, IN; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • Andrews University (about 51 miles; Berrien Springs, MI; FT enrollment: 3,103)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 55 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 57 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)

Public high school in Argos:

Public elementary/middle school in Argos:

See full list of schools located in Argos

Library in Argos:

  • ARGOS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $126,785; Location: 142 NORTH MICHIGAN STREET; 23,173 books; 510 audio materials; 1,339 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 102 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Argos: Argos Volunteer Fire Department (A), Argos Fire Department (B), Argos Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jim Middleton - Baseball player.

Marshall 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 Argos and their reported violations in the past:

ARGOS MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT (Population served: 2,014, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 7 minor monitoring violations
PLYMOUTH 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.0%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Argos (2011 data):

  • 1st Source Bank: Argos Branch at 518 North Michigan Street, branch established on 1974/09/30. Info updated 2008/06/16: Bank assets: $4,361.6 mil, Deposits: $3,520.6 mil, headquarters in South Bend, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 79 total offices, Holding Company: 1st Source Corporation
  • Lake City Bank: Argos Branch at 100 North Michigan Street, branch established on 1934/06/30. Info updated 2006/05/11: Bank assets: $2,885.4 mil, Deposits: $2,413.2 mil, headquarters in Warsaw, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 45 total offices, Holding Company: Lakeland Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Argos:

Marital status in Argos, IN
  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 49.6%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 15.6%

For population 25 years and over in Argos:

  • High school or higher: 81.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Argos
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Argos, IN (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,28165
Mainline Protestant4,69922
Catholic2,0443
Other2512
None30,776-
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: 11
Marshall County:

2.36 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Marshall County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Marshall County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Here:

7.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Marshall County:

28.3%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.2%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Argos:

46.2%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

39.4%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Argos:

28.8
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Argos:

19.7%
State:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Argos:

12.5%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.8%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

52.7%
State:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.4%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Argos, IN Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 5$29,130$69,9128$7,932
Electric Power 4$17,420$52,2600$0
Financial Administration 2$10,533$63,1981$2,792
Water Supply 2$14,251$85,5060$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,408$64,8960$0
Local Libraries 1$5,295$63,5404$9,133
Sewerage 1$5,156$61,8720$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$4,230
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$11,218
Firefighters 0$0 41$10,966
Totals for Government 16$87,193$65,39564$46,271

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,818,000 ($1604.78)
    Police Protection: $444,000 ($252.85)
    Water Utilities: $278,000 ($158.31)
    Central Staff Services: $232,000 ($132.12)
    Sewerage: $214,000 ($121.87)
    General - Other: $108,000 ($61.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $98,000 ($55.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $87,000 ($49.54)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $31,000 ($17.65)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($5.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($3.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($8.54)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($5.13)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $477,000 ($271.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $143,000 ($81.44)
    Other: $54,000 ($30.75)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $19,000 ($10.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($3.42)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $55,000 ($31.32)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $24,000 ($13.67)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($1.71)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,541,000 ($2016.51)
    Water Utilities: $399,000 ($227.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $209,000 ($119.02)
    Electric Utilities: $69,000 ($39.29)
    General Local Government Support: $47,000 ($26.77)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($11.39)
    Other: $14,000 ($7.97)
  • Tax - Property: $471,000 ($268.22)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($3.99)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.57)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $180,000 ($102.51)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $180,000 ($102.51)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $256,000 ($145.79)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,219,000 ($2402.62)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $159,000 ($90.55)

Businesses in Argos, IN

  • Goodwill: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Argos:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WDND (1620 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WSBT (960 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WHLY (1580 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: TIMES COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTCA (1050 AM; 0 kW; PLYMOUTH, IN; Owner: COMMUNITY SERVICE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRN (1270 AM; 5 kW; ELKHART, IN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Argos:

  • W217AT (91.3 FM; PLYMOUTH, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WNSN (101.5 FM; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WNDV-FM (92.9 FM; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WLRX (95.7 FM; NAPPANEE, IN; Owner: TALKING STICK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBYT (100.7 FM; ELKHART, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHPZ (96.9 FM; BREMEN, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZOC (94.3 FM; PLYMOUTH, IN; Owner: PLYMOUTH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W300AL (107.9 FM; MISHAWAKA, IN; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WVPE (88.1 FM; ELKHART, IN; Owner: ELKHART COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORP.)
  • WROI (92.1 FM; ROCHESTER, IN; Owner: BAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRI (100.1 FM; WINAMAC, IN; Owner: PROGRESSIVE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC)
  • WKVI-FM (99.3 FM; KNOX, IN; Owner: KANKAKEE VALLEY B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WZOW (97.7 FM; GOSHEN, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WFRN-FM (104.7 FM; ELKHART, IN; Owner: PROGRESSIVE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WSND-FM (88.9 FM; NOTRE DAME, IN; Owner: VOICE OF THE FIGHTING IRISH, INC.)
  • WRSW-FM (107.3 FM; WARSAW, IN; Owner: GBC MEDIA, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Argos:

  • WMWB-LP (Channel 25; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WMWB-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNDU-TV (Channel 16; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA TELECASTING CORP.)
  • WSJV (Channel 28; ELKHART, IN; Owner: WSJV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHME-TV (Channel 46; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNIT (Channel 34; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: MICHIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSBT-TV (Channel 22; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WSBT, INC.)
  • WBND-LP (Channel 57; SOUTH BEND, IN; Owner: WBND-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • Argos, Indiana
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents22
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Indiana average
  • Fatal accident count6845
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10807
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1823
  • Fatalities7564
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents16360
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents821
See more detailed statistics of Argos fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.8mTotal length
  • 5,015Total average daily traffic
  • 592Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,125Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Argos, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 91980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Argos, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Argos)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Lat: 41.236083 Lon: -86.247000, Call Sign: KNAJ347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, 154.280 MHz, 154.445 MHz, 158.745 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2021, Expiration Date: 01/08/2031, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:

  • 152 S Michigan St (Lat: 41.245889 Lon: -86.241667), Call Sign: KSQ430, Licensee ID: L00019445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.130 MHz, 155.370 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2001, Expiration Date: 12/29/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2012, Registrant: Argos, Town Of, 152 S Michigan St, Argos, IN 46501, Phone: (219) 892-5122

  • MOBILES around L4, Lat: 41.229444 Lon: -86.230833, Call Sign: KZZ983,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.860 MHz, 160.440 MHz, 161.250 MHz, 161.490 MHz, 161.565 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2022, Expiration Date: 06/02/2032, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree St, Nw, Box 41, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Email:

  • Lat: 41.236083 Lon: -86.247000, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPYY576,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, 155.835 MHz, 158.865 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/2011, Expiration Date: 01/08/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/13/2021, Registrant: Radio Resources, 3201 Morgan Creek Court, Valparaiso, IN 46385-2986, Phone: (219) 531-2566

  • S.Ironwood road, South Ironwood Rd.@rr Mp B429.46 (Lat: 41.226444 Lon: -86.210528), Type: Bant, Structure height: 2.5 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WQAP265, Licensee ID: L00008014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.250 MHz, 160.380 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/2014, Expiration Date: 07/13/2024, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree St, Nw, Box 41, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 660-4050, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

  • Lat: 41.170667 Lon: -86.229389, Call Sign: WRCM595,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.050 MHz, 461.150 MHz, 462.250 MHz, 466.150 MHz, 467.250 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/2018, Expiration Date: 11/09/2028, Certifier: Don Hollingsworth, Registrant: J&k Communications, Inc., 222 Towerview Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:

  • Lat: 41.236083 Lon: -86.247000, Call Sign: WRMI768,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, 155.835 MHz, 158.865 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/2021, Expiration Date: 04/15/2031, Certifier: Sarah Mc Callum, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

121 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Argos)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35A (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7045N, N7045N, N-7045N, Serial Number: D-8633, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Ddt Air LLC, 18720 Pine Rd, Argos, IN 46501
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310Q (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 718MA, N718MA, N-718MA, Serial Number: 310Q1153, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 02/24/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Ddt Air LLC, 18720 Pine Rd, Argos, IN 46501
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9171L, N9171L, N-9171L, Serial Number: 258-71, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 09/11/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 08/31/2006
    Registrant (LLC): Ddt Air LLC, 18720 Pine Rd, Argos, IN 46501
  • Aircraft: GEMINI INDUSTRIES LLC GEMINI TWIN (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: HIRTH 3500 SER (270 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 44356, N44356, N-44356, Serial Number: 0055, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Charles R Snead, 506 N Grove St, Argos, IN 46501
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/15/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 16. The highest number of fires - 31 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2018. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Argos, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (49.4%), and Structure Fires (43.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Argos, IN
    • 13249.4%Outside Fires
    • 11543.1%Structure Fires
    • 176.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Argos, IN
Most common first names in Argos, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles2077.3 years
Robert1960.9 years
William1976.4 years
John1872.3 years
Mary1879.9 years
George1676.4 years
James1575.6 years
Ruth1480.1 years
Helen1284.4 years
Kenneth1164.8 years
Most common last names in Argos, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1581.4 years
Miller1277.7 years
Overmyer1175.7 years
Hooker1072.8 years
Grossman979.1 years
Mcgriff985.0 years
Reed886.1 years
Thompson874.9 years
Snyder780.4 years
Thomas773.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Argos, IN
  • 92.5%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Wood
  • 2.9%Electricity
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Argos, IN
  • 70.0%Utility gas
  • 25.7%Electricity
  • 4.3%Other fuel


Argos compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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