Columbus Junction, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,796 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.5%
 
Males: 995  (55.5%)
Females: 801  (44.5%)
Median resident age:

33.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52738.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,629 (it was $33,167 in 2000)
Columbus Junction:

$61,629
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,497 (it was $16,314 in 2000)

Columbus Junction city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,875 (it was $67,200 in 2000)
Columbus Junction:

$120,875
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,160; detached houses: $164,023; mobile homes: $20,377

Median gross rent in 2022: $549.

March 2022 cost of living index in Columbus Junction: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.1%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 70.9% for Black residents, 9.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.3% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Columbus Junction, IA (2022)
    • 87943.2%Hispanic
    • 86942.7%White alone
    • 20710.2%Asian alone
    • 572.8%Two or more races
    • 462.3%Black alone

Races in Columbus Junction detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Columbus Junction, Iowa as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbus Junction is 447 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (18.4%), English (6.0%), American (3.8%), African (3.4%), Polish (1.4%), Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/25/1874

Land area: 2.16 square miles.

Population density: 831 people per square mile   (low).

Columbus Junction, Iowa map

545 residents are foreign born (18.6% Latin America, 5.8% Asia).

This city:

26.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,910 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,310 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (27.4 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (160.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (194.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fredonia, IA (1.2 miles ),
Columbus City, IA (1.2 miles ),
Cotter, IA (2.4 miles),
Conesville, IA (2.6 miles ),
Letts, IA (2.7 miles ),
Grandview, IA (3.0 miles ),
Ainsworth, IA (3.2 miles ),
Crawfordsville, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.28 N, Longitude: 91.36 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Columbus Junction, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Columbus Junction, IA in 2022
Columbus Junction satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $134,400
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $134,400
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $134,400
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $134,400
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $113,600
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Columbus Junction, IA residents
Average permit cost in Columbus Junction, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +173 (+10.0%).
Most common industries in Columbus Junction, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (24.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (30.9%)
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
  • Chemicals (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (16.7%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Columbus Junction, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Food processing workers (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Food processing workers (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.7%)
  • Food processing workers (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)

Average climate in Columbus Junction, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Columbus Junction, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.2. This is worse than average.

City:

89.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.336. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.336
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 25.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Columbus Junction-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/1/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the Columbus Junction city center injured 7 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.8 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Columbus Junction-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 161% 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 268.8 miles away from Columbus Junction center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 268.8 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 250.5 miles away from Columbus Junction center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 297.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 300.7 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 Louisa County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Columbus Junction topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Columbus Junction:

  • COLONIAL MANOR OF COLUMBUS JUNCTION (814 SPRINGER AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Columbus Junction:

  • SUNRISE TERRACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WINFIELD, IA)
  • LOUISA COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; WAPELLO, IA)
  • MORNING SUN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MORNING SUN, IA)
  • LONE TREE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LONE TREE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Columbus Junction:

  • University of Iowa (about 28 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 34 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 45 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 45 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Augustana College (about 45 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 47 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 47 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Public high school in Columbus Junction:

Public elementary/middle schools in Columbus Junction:

See full list of schools located in Columbus Junction

Library in Columbus Junction:

  • COLUMBUS JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $84,825; Location: 232 2ND ST; 14,980 books; 941 audio materials; 887 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 43 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Columbus Junction: Columbus Junction (A), Louisa County Fair Grounds (B), Louisa County Ambulance Service Columbus Junction Base (C), Columbus Junction City Hall (D), Columbus Junction Police Department (E), Columbus Benefitted Fire Department (F), Columbus Junction Public Library (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Columbus Junction include: Presbyterian Church (A), Independent Bible Church (B), Saint Josephs Church (C), Hope Bible Church (D), Independent Full Gospel Church (E), Abundant Life Assembly of God Church (F), United Methodist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: C J Storage (Highway 92 East), Columbus Motel (Highway 92 East).

Louisa 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 Columbus Junction and their reported violations in the past:

WIELE MOTOR (Address: 24487 HWY 92 , Population served: 31, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Address: 330 ASH ST , Population served: 26, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-14-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-13-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-14-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-28-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-26-2013), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-26-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-03-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-07-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-03-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between SEP-2006 and OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-11-2006), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-20-2006), St Public Notif requested (NOV-20-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-30-2006)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-22-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-28-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-2006)
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Columbus Junction that have no violations reported:

  • COLUMBUS JUNCTION WATER SUPPLY (Address: 232 2ND ST , Population served: 1,899, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • COLUMBUS CITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 391, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
  • NATURAL GAS PIPELINE STATION # 204 (Address: 21864 120TH ST , Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
33 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
50 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Columbus Junction (2011 data):

  • Columbus Junction State Bank: at 134 Main Street, branch established on 1927/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $55.7 mil, Deposits: $50.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Cjsb Bancorporation
  • Community Bank: Columbus Junction Branch at 227-229 Main Street, branch established on 1963/03/25. Info updated 2009/09/17: Bank assets: $241.0 mil, Deposits: $215.3 mil, headquarters in Muscatine, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: C-B-g, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Columbus Junction:

Marital status in Columbus Junction, IA
  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Columbus Junction:

  • High school or higher: 72.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.8
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Columbus Junction, IA (based on Louisa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,51312
Evangelical Protestant88010
Catholic4931
None7,501-
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: 5
Here:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Louisa County:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Louisa County:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Louisa County:

18.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Columbus Junction:

47.6%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Columbus Junction:

44.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Columbus Junction:

28.5
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Columbus Junction:

10.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Columbus Junction:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Columbus Junction:

31.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Columbus Junction:

53.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Columbus Junction:

78.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Columbus Junction, IA 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
Health 4$27,463$82,3898$1,208
Police Protection - Officers 3$14,814$59,2561$220
Water Supply 2$9,448$56,6880$0
Sewerage 1$4,824$57,8880$0
Local Libraries 1$3,790$45,4804$2,728
Other Government Administration 1$5,090$61,0800$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,203
Totals for Government 12$65,428$65,42814$5,358

Columbus Junction government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $14,000 ($7.80)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $333,000 ($185.41)
    Police Protection: $325,000 ($180.96)
    Regular Highways: $160,000 ($89.09)
    General Public Buildings: $147,000 ($81.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $145,000 ($80.73)
    Sewerage: $126,000 ($70.16)
    Libraries: $118,000 ($65.70)
    Correctional Institutions: $50,000 ($27.84)
    General - Other: $41,000 ($22.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($11.14)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($9.47)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $10,000 ($5.57)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($6.12)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Correctional Institutions: $50,000 ($27.84)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($5.01)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($5.57)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($1.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $481,000 ($267.82)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($14.48)

Columbus Junction government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $193,000 ($107.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $149,000 ($82.96)
    Other: $22,000 ($12.25)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $14,000 ($7.80)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $42,000 ($23.39)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($1.67)
    Rents: $1,000 ($0.56)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $335,000 ($186.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $241,000 ($134.19)
    Other: $4,000 ($2.23)
  • Tax - Property: $449,000 ($250.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $110,000 ($61.25)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($7.80)
    Other License: $6,000 ($3.34)

Columbus Junction government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $930,000 ($517.82)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $848,000 ($472.16)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($45.66)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $180,000 ($100.22)
    End of Fiscal Year: $155,000 ($86.30)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $256,000 ($142.54)
Businesses in Columbus Junction, IA
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1H&R Block1
Ford1MasterBrand Cabinets1

Strongest AM radio stations in Columbus Junction:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WOC (1420 AM; 5 kW; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Columbus Junction:

  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Columbus Junction:

  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • K62FU (Channel 62; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Columbus Junction fatal accident list:

May 18, 2020 07:37 PM, Third St, Lat: 41.277989, Lon: -91.362942, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 10, 2018 08:48 PM, Cr-High View St, Cr-Center St, Lat: 41.286039, Lon: -91.362019, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 18, 2007 05:15 PM, Sr-92, Second St, Lat: 41.279011, Lon: -91.361775, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 377ft / 115mTotal length
  • 26,220Total average daily traffic
  • 3,757Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Columbus Junction, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 51980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Columbus Junction, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Columbus Junction, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB0WHB, Grant Date: 04/29/1996, Expiration Date: 04/29/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2008, Registrant: Andrew J Finke, 27483 140 St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  • Call Sign: KC0AHY, Licensee ID: L01231453, Grant Date: 01/05/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2019, Certifier: Daryl D Bixby, Registrant: Daryl D Bixby, 16387 County Rd G 36, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  • Call Sign: KC0DQR, Licensee ID: L01405087, Grant Date: 06/03/2008, Expiration Date: 06/04/2018, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2020, Certifier: Dan A Elder, Registrant: Dan A Elder, 16235 County Rd G 36, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  • Call Sign: KF9SO, Previous Call Sign: N9UFS, Licensee ID: L00742169, Grant Date: 02/12/2014, Expiration Date: 02/12/2024, Certifier: Alan Neubauer, Registrant: Alan Neubauer, 14357 R Avenue, Columbus Junction, IA 52738-9000

  • Call Sign: WA0KGH, Grant Date: 07/16/1994, Expiration Date: 07/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006, Registrant: James D Ray, 808 Union St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  • Call Sign: WB0ECR, Licensee ID: L00419666, Grant Date: 11/08/2003, Expiration Date: 12/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2015, Registrant: Rowland E Rees, 12484 X Ave, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  • Call Sign: KC0OFQ, Licensee ID: L00040864, Grant Date: 07/24/2012, Expiration Date: 10/15/2022, Certifier: Richard L Metzger, Registrant: Richard L Metzger, 125 Hickory Dr, Columbus Junction, IA 52738


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1127E, N1127E, N-1127E, Serial Number: 7AC-4682, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/26/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/08/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Sheldon W Williams, 9058 S Ave, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE 582 DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 58KP, N58KP, N-58KP, Serial Number: 4884, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth E Purdy, 23423 Highway 92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
  • Aircraft: CARPENTER ANDREW J ZENITH 701 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 728AC, N728AC, N-728AC, Serial Number: 7-6261, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 10/20/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Andrew J Carpenter, 23669 Highway 92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 20. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 42 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2007. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Columbus Junction, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (54.0%), and Structure Fires (31.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Columbus Junction, IA
    • 17754.0%Outside Fires
    • 10331.4%Structure Fires
    • 4313.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Columbus Junction, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Columbus Junction, IA
  • 75.4%Utility gas
  • 20.5%Electricity
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Columbus Junction, IA
  • 59.1%Electricity
  • 39.2%Utility gas
  • 1.7%No fuel used


Columbus Junction compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 3 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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