Beaver, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 45 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.1%
 
Males: 11  (24.6%)
Females: 34  (75.4%)
Median resident age:

16.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50212

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,583 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Beaver:

$82,583
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,006 (it was $13,020 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $60,759 (it was $27,800 in 2000)
Beaver:

$60,759
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $64,753; detached houses: $64,606
March 2022 cost of living index in Beaver: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.8%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Beaver, Iowa as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Beaver is 128 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (42.8%), German (42.8%), Irish (14.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/5/1912

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 176 people per square mile   (very low).

Beaver, Iowa map

3 residents are foreign born (5.7% Asia).

This city:

5.7%
Iowa:

3.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Beaver city:

1.2% ($320)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (26.2 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (110.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (332.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Grand Junction, IA (2.2 miles ),
Ogden, IA (2.4 miles ),
Berkley, IA (2.5 miles),
Dana, IA (2.6 miles),
Rippey, IA (2.8 miles ),
Boxholm, IA (3.1 miles ),
Paton, IA (3.2 miles ),
Fraser, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 42.04 N, Longitude: 94.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

Distribution of median household income in Beaver, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Beaver, IA in 2022

Beaver satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+15.2%).

Average climate in Beaver, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Beaver-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the Beaver city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Beaver-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 206% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 415.9 miles away from Beaver center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 268.4 miles away from Beaver center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 412.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 471.6 miles away from Beaver center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 248.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 305.5 miles away from Beaver center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Boone County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Beaver topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Beaver:

  • OGDEN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OGDEN, IA)
  • COVENTRY CARE CENTER OF BOONE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BOONE, IA)
  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; JEFFERSON, IA)
  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; JEFFERSON, IA)
  • HOME CARE SERVICES OF BOONE CO (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; BOONE, IA)
  • BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BOONE, IA)
  • PERRY LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PERRY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Beaver:

  • Iowa State University (about 26 miles; Ames, IA; Full-time enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 32 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 36 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 40 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Buena Vista University (about 69 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 93 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 93 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)

Points of interest:

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Church in Beaver: Beaver Church of the Brethren (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Jim Doran - Football player.

Boone County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Beaver:

Marital status in Beaver, IA
  • Never married: 9.9%
  • Now married: 80.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

For population 25 years and over in Beaver:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Beaver, IA (based on Boone County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,65020
Evangelical Protestant3,43622
Catholic3,2133
Other7093
None12,298-
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: 4
Boone County:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

4.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Boone County:

8.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.3%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
Iowa:

14.5%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$612
Totals for Government 0$0 1$612

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

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($88.89)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($66.67)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($44.44)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($22.22)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($22.22)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($22.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($44.44)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($22.22)
    Rents: $1,000 ($22.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($111.11)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($311.11)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($88.89)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $373,000 ($8288.89)

Strongest AM radio stations in Beaver:

  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWBG (1590 AM; 1 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Beaver:

  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KDLS-FM (105.5 FM; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Beaver:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)

Beaver fatal accident list:

Jan 9, 2017 07:52 AM, Us-30 220th St, Lat: 42.034619, Lon: -94.136575, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 23, 2016 08:33 AM, Us-30, Lat: 42.034639, Lon: -94.141986, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 13, 2010 11:26 AM, Us-30, B Ave, Lat: 42.034647, Lon: -94.144808, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.6mTotal length
  • 15,415Total average daily traffic
  • 2,713Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,415Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Beaver, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41900-1909
  • 21910-1919
  • 51920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 42000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Beaver, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Chris Kellahan, East Avenue (Lat: 42.054806 Lon: -94.087833), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 19015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Chris Kellahan, East Avenue (Lat: 42.054806 Lon: -94.087833), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 19015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Chris Kellahan, East Avenue (Lat: 42.054806 Lon: -94.087833), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 19015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Chris Kellahan, East Avenue (Lat: 42.054806 Lon: -94.087833), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 19015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Traci Clancy, East Avenue (Lat: 42.054806 Lon: -94.087833), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 19015 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Mp 219.7 Bne Sub 180 S Hummel & 3rd (Lat: 42.036083 Lon: -94.139694), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNAE223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.890 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2001, Expiration Date: 12/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2006, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1400 Douglas Street Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-0486, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:

  • Beaver Elevated Reservoir 207 Doran St (Lat: 42.076639 Lon: -94.104389), Type: Tank, Structure height: 49 m, Call Sign: WPNQ801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2004, Expiration Date: 05/07/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2014, Certifier: Dan Miller, Registrant: Micro Comm Inc, 6980 W 153rd St, Overland Park, KS 66223, Fax: (913) 681-2753

  • 159 ELEV RES/BS, 159th St Elevated Reservoir And Booster Station (Lat: 42.076639 Lon: -94.104389), Type: Tank, Structure height: 49 m, Call Sign: WRJR979,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2020, Expiration Date: 10/19/2030, Certifier: Dominic Hayden, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062-8502, Phone: (191) 339-0450, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Beaver, 300ft E Of 120 Third Street (Lat: 42.036222 Lon: -94.141444), Type: Building, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQTJ841,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 02/19/2014, Expiration Date: 02/19/2024, Certifier: Chuck Pauk, Registrant: West Central Cooperative, 213 Se 16th St, Pella, IA 50219, Phone: (641) 628-1724, Fax: (641) 628-4808, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Beaver, IA
  • 92.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.1%Utility gas


Beaver compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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