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Winneshiek County

Population in July 2008: 7,906. Population change since 2000: -3.3%
 

Males: 3,553  (44.9%)
Females: 4,353  (55.1%)

Median resident age:  29.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52101.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,925 (it was $37,485 in 2000)
Decorah:  $42,925
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,674
Decorah:  $19,674
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $137,748 (it was $97,100 in 2000)
Decorah:  $137,748
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $159,777; Detached houses: $160,231; Townhouses or other attached units: $189,916; In 2-unit structures: $126,652; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $102,475; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $185,283; Mobile homes: $27,500

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Races in Decorah:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Black (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Decorah: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.1%), Norwegian (34.6%), Irish (10.5%), English (9.1%), Swedish (4.2%), Czech (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/30/1857

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 6.41 square miles.

Population density: 1234 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Decorah

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Decorah city

  • Never married: 43.3%
  • Now married: 43.3%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

348 residents are foreign born (1.9% Asia, 0.8% Europe, 0.7% Latin America, 0.7% Africa).

This city:  4.3%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Decorah, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Decorah to the number of sex offenders is 1318 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Decorah:  1.3% ($1,237)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (45.1 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (121.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Calmar, IA (3.0 miles ), Ridgeway, IA (3.2 miles ), Spillville, IA (3.3 miles ), Ossian, IA (3.3 miles ), Fort Atkinson, IA (3.6 miles ), Castalia, IA (3.8 miles) , Mabel, MN (3.9 miles ), Waukon, IA (4.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 14 buildings, average cost: $127,700
  • 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 1998: 25 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $124,600
  • 2000: 21 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $144,300
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $182,900
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $224,300
  • 2004: 21 buildings, average cost: $146,400
  • 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $185,400
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $254,800
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $265,900
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $351,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 91.79 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,997 (+36.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,741 (83.2%)

Area code: 563

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Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+0.3%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (30%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Health care (3%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (41%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)
  • Metal and metal products (2%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (2%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Postsecondary teachers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Postsecondary teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)



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Crime in Decorah by Year

Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 112110
    per 100,000 12.212.224.512.312.30.0
Robberies 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 20121410137
    per 100,000 243.9146.2171.8123.4160.086.8
Burglaries 261010202111
    per 100,000 317.0121.8122.7246.9258.4136.4
Thefts 9710894439786
    per 100,000 1182.81315.61153.5530.71193.61066.2
Auto thefts 904399
    per 100,000 109.70.049.137.0110.7111.6
Arson 100012
    per 100,000 12.20.00.00.012.324.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 136.8100.1112.776.0116.578.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 19 (12 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.52
US city average:  3.00

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Decorah-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 120% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the Decorah city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 tornado 31.4 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



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Birthplace of: Oswald Veblen - (1880-1960), mathematician.


Hospital/medical center in Decorah:
  • WINNESHIEK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (901 MONTGOMERY STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Decorah:
  • VETERANS MEMORIAL (about 16 miles; WAUKON, IA)
  • REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OF IOWA (about 21 miles; CRESCO, IA)
  • PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; WEST UNION, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Decorah, IA

Airports and Heliports located in Decorah: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in Decorah, IA

College/University in Decorah:
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,566; Location: 700 COLLEGE DR; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.Luther.edu)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Decorah:
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 10 miles; CALMAR, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,393)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 51 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 8,669)
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 51 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 53 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,973)
  • ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 58 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; FT enrollment: 3,368)
Public high school in Decorah:
Public elementary/middle schools in Decorah:
Private elementary/middle school in Decorah:
  • SAINT BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 179; Location: 402 RURAL AVENUE; Grades: KG - 8)
See full list of schools located in Decorah

Library in Decorah:
  • DECORAH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $381,381; Location: 202 WINNEBAGO ST; 57,996 books; 2,884 audio materials; 2,226 video materials; 230 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Decorah: Decorah City Campground (A), Trout Run Access Area (B), Nor-ski Runs (C), Winneshiek County Fairground (D), Centrum Plaza (E), Gjerset House (F), Olson Hall (G), Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum (H), Campus House (I), Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library (J), Regents Center (K), Valders Hall of Science (L), Koren Building (M), Korsrud Annex (N), Korsrud Heating Plant (O), Preus Library (P), Porter House Museum (Q), Centennial Union (R), Center for Faith and Life (S), Maintenance Building (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Decorah include: First Lutheran Church (A), Decorah Lutheran Church (B), Saint Benedicts Catholic Church (C), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (D), Grace Episcopal Church (E), Grace Fellowship Church (F), Decorah Covenant Church (G), Lutheran Cemetery (H), Congregational United Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Phelps Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dry Run (A), Trout Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Decorah include: Luther College Tennis Courts (1), Nordhem Park (2), Mary Christopher Park (3), Dunnings Spring Park (4), Phelps Park (5), Miller Park (6), Will Baker Park (7), Campsite Park (8), Wold Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Decorah Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Imaginarium Inc (Museums; 410 Decorah Avenue), Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum (3603 236th Avenue), Hawkeye Stages - General Office & Garage (Tours & Charters; 703 Dudley Street), Winneshiek County Convention & Visitor's Bureau (Tours & Charters; 300 1/2 West Water Street).

Hotels: Country Inn-Stes Decorah (1202 Highway 9 West), Heartland Inn - Decorah (705 Commerce Drive), Super 8 Motel (Highway 9 East), Bluffs Inn (1101 Highway 9 West), Super 8 Decorah IA (810 Highway 9 East), Hotel Winneshiek (104 East Water Street).

Courts: Iowa State - Winneshiek County- Magistrate's & Small Claims Court (201 West Main Street), Iowa State - Juvenile Court Services- West Union (Po Box 376), Iowa State - Decorah- Juvenile Court Services- Waukon Courthouse (1111 Paine Street), Winnishiek County Clerk Of Court (201 West Main Street).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Decorah and their reported violations in the past:

THE COUNTRY EXPRESS (Address: 3480 US HWY 52, Population served: 515, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SILVERCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC. (Population served: 88, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between OCT-2000 and APR-2001, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-17-2001), St Public Notif requested (MAY-17-2001), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2001)
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JUL-1999 and AUG-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-29-1999), St Public Notif requested (SEP-29-1999), St Compliance achieved (NOV-15-1999)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
NOB HILL SUPPER CLUB (Address: 2955 US HWY 52 NORTH, Population served: 65, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-14-2000), St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2001)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In AUG-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (SEP-10-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-17-2000), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-18-2000), St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-2000), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JAN-29-2001 to MAY-22-2001)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-09-1999), St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-1999), St BCA signed (SEP-10-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-17-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2001)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUL-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-15-1999), St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-1999), St BCA signed (SEP-10-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-17-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2001)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUN-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUN-17-1999), St Public Notif requested (JUN-17-1999), St Public Notif received (JUL-06-1999), St BCA signed (SEP-10-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-17-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2001)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In OCT-1998, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-1998), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-09-1998), St Compliance achieved (APR-05-1999)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 17 regular monitoring violations
SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE (Address: 3094 N WINN RD, Population served: 62, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SMOKEYS RESTAURANT AND GRILL (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2002 and DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2002), St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2002), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JAN-2003 and FEB-2003, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-20-2003), St Public Notif requested (MAR-20-2003), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2003)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2002), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-22-2002), St Public Notif requested (NOV-22-2002)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-01-2002 and OCT-11-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-23-2002), St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2002), St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2002)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
PINE BLUFF 4H CAMP (Address: 911 S MILL ST, Population served: 41, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Address: 1725 W PRAIRIE RD, Population served: 35, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2000 and DEC-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-30-2000), St Public Notif requested (OCT-30-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-22-2001), St No addtl Formal Action needed (MAY-22-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2000 and SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-29-2000), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-16-2000), St Public Notif requested (OCT-16-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-22-2001), St No addtl Formal Action needed (MAY-22-2001), St Compliance achieved (2 times from MAY-22-2001 to MAY-22-2001), St No addtl Formal Action needed (MAY-22-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-1997), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-1997), St Compliance achieved (JUN-24-1998)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-1997), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-31-1997), St Compliance achieved (JUN-24-1998)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-1997 and SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-13-1997), St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-1997), St Compliance achieved (JUN-24-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
TWIN SPRINGS CAMP AREA (Population served: 32, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-1999 and SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-27-1999), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-02-1999), St Public Notif requested (SEP-02-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2000)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Decorah that have no violations reported:
  • DECORAH WATER DEPARTMENT (Address: PO BOX 138, Population served: 8288, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERY (Population served: 122, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PULPIT ROCK CAMP GROUNDS (Address: PO BOX 513, Population served: 112, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WINDRIDGE IMPLEMENTS L.L.C. (Address: 2073 STATE HWY 9 PO BOX 424, Population served: 45, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  55.4%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Decorah, IA


People in group quarters in Decorah
  • 1941 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 202 people in nursing homes
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Decorah compared to Iowa state average:

Decorah, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Decorah (2009 data):
  • Bank of the West: Decorah Drive Up Branch at 405 Heivly Street, branch established on 1965-02-05; Decorah Branch at 120 West Water Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2008-01-11: Bank assets: $66,890.2 mil, Deposits: $37,261.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 659 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • Decorah Bank & Trust Company: Decorah Branch at 1006 Division Street, branch established on 1990-01-15; at 202 East Water Street, branch established on 1935-06-10. Info updated 2007-11-20: Bank assets: $332.5 mil, Deposits: $260.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Security Agency, Inc.
  • Viking State Bank & Trust: Brach Bran at 1801 Old Stage Road, branch established on 2008-06-30; at 321 West Water Street, branch established on 1996-02-20. Info updated 2006-06-14: Bank assets: $93.2 mil, Deposits: $78.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Wfc, Inc.
  • CITIZENS STATE BANK: Decorah Branch at 801 Mechanic Street, branch established on 2006-09-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $67.1 mil, Deposits: $53.1 mil, headquarters in Waukon, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Fidelity Company
  • Northeast Security Bank: Main Street Branch at 106 East Main Street, branch established on 1891-01-01. Info updated 2008-04-04: Bank assets: $107.4 mil, Deposits: $83.9 mil, headquarters in Sumner, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Independence Bancshares, Inc.
  • Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank: Wal-Mart Branch at 1798 Old Stage Road, branch established on 2004-01-28. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $100.6 mil, Deposits: $76.6 mil, headquarters in Waukon, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Decorah, Iowa
  • Heartland Inn, 705 Commerce Dr, Decorah, IA 52101, Phone: (563) 382-2269, Fax: (563) 382-4767
  • Super 8, 810 Hwy 9 E, Decorah, IA 52101, Phone: (563) 382-8771, Fax: (563) 382-1118
  • Country Inn Of Decorah, 1202 Hwy 9 W, Decorah, IA 52101, Phone: (563) 382-9646, Fax: (563) 382-9646
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Decorah, Iowa


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Decorah travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Winneshiek County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Decorah

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchFriends (Quakers)Baptist General Conference
Adherents48.5%42.8%4.5%1.1%0.8%
Congregations46.5%20.9%9.3%7.0%2.3%
NameUnited Church of ChristAssemblies of God The Evangelical Covenant ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents0.5%0.5%0.4%0.4%0.5%
Congregations2.3%2.3%2.3%2.3%4.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$9,963$59,7780$0
Other Government Administration 2$5,236$31,4160$0
Police Protection - Officers 12$45,281$45,2810$0
Police - Other 7$18,784$32,2012$1,559
Firefighters 3$8,526$34,1041$562
Streets and Highways 7$21,432$36,7410$0
Sewerage 6$19,620$39,2401$558
Parks and Recreation 7$23,032$39,4837$3,669
Water Supply 4$13,826$41,4780$0
Local Libraries 4$10,525$31,57517$15,427
Other and Unallocable 1$1,860$22,3200$0
Totals for Government 55$178,085$38,85528$21,775



Decorah government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Air Transportation: $18,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $739,000
    Parks & Recreation: $327,000
    All Other: $35,000
    Regular Highways: $6,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $314,000
    Water Utilities: $204,000
    Parks & Recreation: $142,000
    Sewerage: $107,000
    Welfare - Other: $16,000
    Health - Other: $9,000
    Air Transportation: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $939,000
    Regular Highways: $668,000
    Parks & Recreation: $625,000
    Sewerage: $462,000
    Water Utilities: $461,000
    Libraries: $361,000
    General - Other: $295,000
    Fire Protection: $189,000
    Air Transportation: $86,000
    Financial Administration: $63,000
    Central Staff Services: $61,000
    General Public Buildings: $54,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $32,000
    Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Health Services - Other: $7,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $88,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $129,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,892,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $1,154,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $45,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $693,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $185,000
    Interest Earnings: $154,000
    Special Assessments: $88,000
    Rents: $12,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Libraries: $67,000
    Parks & Recreation: $58,000
    Regular Highways: $33,000
    Police Protection: $20,000
    Sewerage: $14,000
    Fire Protection: $12,000
    General Public Building: $3,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $4,645,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $493,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $655,000
    All Other: $245,000
    General Support: $183,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,282,000
    Total General Sales: $623,000
    Other Selective Sales: $199,000
    Public Utilities: $43,000
    NEC: $40,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,021,000

4.90% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,199 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.90%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.30% of residents moved from foreign countries ($185 average AGI)
Winneshiek County:  0.30%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Allamakee County, IA  0.50% ($31,973 average AGI)
from Fayette County, IA  0.31% ($30,043)
from Howard County, IA  0.31% ($29,826)


5.93% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,479 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.93%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Allamakee County, IA  0.39% ($27,069 average AGI)
to Howard County, IA  0.39% ($24,345)
to Fillmore County, MN  0.27% ($25,050)


Strongest AM radio stations in Decorah:
  • KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
  • KDEC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNEI (1140 AM; 2 kW; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Decorah:
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLCD (89.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • K257CI (99.3 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KLNI (88.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KCLH (94.7 FM; CALEDONIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KCZQ (102.3 FM; CRESCO, IA; Owner: MEGA MEDIA, LTD.)
  • KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

TV broadcast stations around Decorah:
  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • K41AD (Channel 41; LANSING, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Decorah, Iowa:
  • Fatal accident count: 13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 23
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 7
  • Fatalities: 14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 45
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Iowa average:
  • Fatal accident count: 73
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 113
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 23
  • Fatalities: 80
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 186
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7
See more detailed statistics of Decorah fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Decorah)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Decorah, IA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Decorah)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Decorah)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 35
  • Hazardous Condition: 7
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Decorah


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Decorah, IA

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