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Notable locations in Emmetsburg: Emmetsburg Golf and Country Club (A), Emmetsburg Grain Company Elevator (B), A G Partners Elevator (C), Emmetsburg (D), Kearny Park Campground (E), Emmetsburg Fire Department (F), Emmetsburg City Hall (G), Palo Alto County Historical Museum (H), House of Dolls Museum (I), Victorian Museum on Main (J), Emmetsburg Public Library (K), Palo Alto County Sheriffs Office (L), Palo Alto County Courthouse (M). Display/hide their locations on the map
Shopping Center: Main Street Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Churches in Emmetsburg include: Holy Family Catholic Church (A), Bethany Lutheran Church (B), Saint Paul Lutheran Church (C), Our Saviours Lutheran Church (D), Trinity Episcopal Church (E), Assembly of God Church (F), Grace Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Emmetsburg include: Pioneer Walnut Log Cabin Historical Marker (1), Robert Emmet Statue (2), Dragoon Trail in Palo Alto County Historical Marker (3), Kearny Park (4), Harland Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Hotels: Suburban Motel (Bv) (3635 450th Ave), Lucky Charm Motel (Highway 4 & 18 West).
Court: County Of Palo Alto - County Court Chambers (Courthouse).
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Palo Alto County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.8. This is about average.
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.4. This is better than average. There were 11 monitors within city limits.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.21. This is about average. There were 6 monitors within city limits.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Emmetsburg and their reported violations in the past:
EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 3954, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-1997), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-19-1997), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-1998), St Intentional no-action (FEB-02-1998), St Compliance achieved (JUN-06-1998)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 18.1%
(18.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.2 people | | Iowa: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 59.3% | | Whole state: | 66.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 4.3% | | Whole state: | 4.9% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
- Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Emmetsburg, IA
People in group quarters in Emmetsburg:
- 172 people in nursing homes
- 90 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
- 42 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
- 42 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill
- 25 people in homes for the mentally retarded
- 6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
Emmetsburg compared to Iowa state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
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Banks with branches in Emmetsburg (2011 data):
- Laurens State Bank: Emmetsburg Branch at Emmetsburg, branch established on 2002/06/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $64.6 mil, Deposits: $57.2 mil, headquarters in Laurens, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Laurens Bancorp, Ltd.
- Iowa Trust & Savings Bank: at 2101 Tenth Street, branch established on 1929/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $163.3 mil, Deposits: $132.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Emmetsburg Bank Shares, Inc.
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Emmetsburg Branch at 1101 Broadway Street, branch established on 1929/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
Fire-safe hotels and motels in Emmetsburg, Iowa:
- Super 8, 3501 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
, Phone: (712) 852-2667, Fax: (712) 852-2687
- Americas Best Value Inn, 3635 450th Ave, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
, Phone: (712) 852-2626, Fax: (712) 852-2821
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Emmetsburg, Iowa
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (82%)
- Electricity (12%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Palo Alto County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Emmetsburg (based on Palo Alto County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 92.94%
| Here |  | 92.9% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Catholic Church | United Methodist Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Lutheran Church | Other |
| Adherents | 38.9% | 22.1% | 17.9% | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Congregations | 23.1% | 23.1% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 15.4% |
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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.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 5 | Palo Alto County: | 5.30 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 2.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7 | Palo Alto County: | 7.43 / 10,000 pop. | | Iowa: | 5.55 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 9 | This county: | 9.55 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 8.01 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Palo Alto County: | 9.0% | | Iowa: | 7.8% |
Adult obesity rate: | Palo Alto County: | 27.3% | | State: | 27.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| 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 |
| Other Government Administration |
3 | $11,190 | $44,760 | 7 | $1,680 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
6 | $18,159 | $36,318 | 0 | $0 |
| Police - Other |
1 | $2,055 | $24,660 | 0 | $0 |
| Fire - Other |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $421 |
| Streets and Highways |
5 | $13,412 | $32,189 | 0 | $0 |
| Airports |
1 | $1,773 | $21,276 | 0 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Management |
2 | $4,776 | $28,656 | 0 | $0 |
| Parks and Recreation |
1 | $2,075 | $24,900 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries |
3 | $5,254 | $21,016 | 2 | $886 |
| Totals for Government |
22 | $58,694 | $32,015 | 11 | $2,987 |
Emmetsburg government finances in 2006 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $0 ($0.00)
- Charges - Sewerage: $488,000 ($125.32)
Solid Waste Management: $286,000 ($73.45)
Parks and Recreation: $30,000 ($7.70)
All Other: $17,000 ($4.37)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $13,000 ($3.34)
- Construction - Water Utilities: $2,636,000 ($676.94)
Air Transportation: $816,000 ($209.55)
Regular Highways: $695,000 ($178.48)
General - Other: $184,000 ($47.25)
Parks and Recreation: $48,000 ($12.33)
Sewerage: $14,000 ($3.60)
- Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $2,679,000 ($687.98)
Sewerage: $523,000 ($134.31)
Regular Highways: $488,000 ($125.32)
Water Utilities: $397,000 ($101.95)
Police Protection: $381,000 ($97.84)
Solid Waste Management: $318,000 ($81.66)
General - Other: $215,000 ($55.21)
Libraries: $128,000 ($32.87)
Parks and Recreation: $116,000 ($29.79)
Central Staff Services: $100,000 ($25.68)
Financial Administration: $97,000 ($24.91)
Air Transportation: $50,000 ($12.84)
Local Fire Protection: $33,000 ($8.47)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $24,000 ($6.16)
Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $6,000 ($1.54)
General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($1.03)
Health - Other: $3,000 ($0.77)
Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($0.51)
- Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,533,000 ($393.68)
- General - Interest on Debt: $123,000 ($31.59)
- Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $30,000 ($7.70)
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $372,000 ($95.53)
- Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $139,000 ($35.70)
General Revenue, NEC: $122,000 ($31.33)
Special Assessments: $87,000 ($22.34)
Sale of Property: $40,000 ($10.27)
Fines and Forfeits: $18,000 ($4.62)
Rents: $14,000 ($3.60)
- NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,126,000 ($1573.19)
Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,522,000 ($904.47)
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,976,000 ($764.25)
- Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $167,000 ($42.89)
Police Protection: $43,000 ($11.04)
Libraries: $25,000 ($6.42)
Regular Highways: $13,000 ($3.34)
Air Transportation: $10,000 ($2.57)
Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($1.03)
General - Other: $3,000 ($0.77)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,180,000 ($1587.06)
- Revenue - Gas Utilities: $3,025,000 ($776.84)
Water Utilities: $516,000 ($132.51)
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $327,000 ($83.98)
All Other: $290,000 ($74.47)
General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($1.03)
- Tax - Property: $1,084,000 ($278.38)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $237,000 ($60.86)
Public Utilities Sales: $52,000 ($13.35)
Other License: $24,000 ($6.16)
Other Selective Sales: $9,000 ($2.31)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $1,132,000 ($290.70)
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $47,000 ($12.07)
5.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,825 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.60% | | Iowa average: | 6.30% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
6.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,948 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.42% | | 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:
Strongest AM radio stations in Emmetsburg:
- KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
- KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
- KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
Strongest FM radio stations in Emmetsburg:
- KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
- KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
- KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
- KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
- KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
- KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Emmetsburg:
- KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)
Emmetsburg, Iowa:
- Fatal accident count: 6
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 9
- Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
- Fatalities: 6
- Persons involved in fatal accidents: 14
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Iowa average:
- Fatal accident count: 76
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 116
- Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 24
- Fatalities: 82
- Persons involved in fatal accidents: 191
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7
Emmetsburg fatal accident list:
Apr 27, 1988 11:25 AM, 4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 26, 1985 02:00 PM, Hwy 4/18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 22, 1985 04:00 PM, Hwy 4-18, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 21, 1985 02:56 PM, Hwy 18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 17, 1980 03:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Feb 18, 1979 03:37 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Apr 1, 1978 02:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Emmetsburg)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 16 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 16 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Emmetsburg, IA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 2 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3 - EMMETSBURG S, 4.7 Mi S Of (Lat: 43.032167 Lon: -94.675250), Overall height: 148.4 m, Call Sign: WPOT345
Assigned Frequencies: 10622.5 MHz, 10617.5 MHz Grant Date: 11/13/2008, Expiration Date: 08/31/2018, Certifier: Paul Bergmann
Registrant: Chadbourne & Parke LLP, 1200 New Hampshire Ave. Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 974-5600, Fax: (202) 974-5602, Email:
- EMMETSBURG N, Downtown Emmetsburg (Lat: 43.111611 Lon: -94.677472), Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WPOT346
Assigned Frequencies: 10557.5 MHz, 10627.5 MHz Grant Date: 07/02/1999, Expiration Date: 07/02/2009, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2009, Certifier: Paul Bergmann
Registrant: Mcguirewoods LLP, 1050 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-1702, Fax: (202) 857-1737, Email:
- STATION, 3200 College Dr (Lat: 43.124389 Lon: -94.692194), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WHI527
Assigned Frequencies: 12937.5 MHz Grant Date: 02/19/2000, Expiration Date: 03/07/2010
Registrant: Phone: (712) 362-2604
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 - 3.5 Miles Southwest Of (Lat: 43.068278 Lon: -94.807194), Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: KNLR713
Assigned Frequencies: 931.637 MHz Grant Date: 07/23/1996, Expiration Date: 07/23/2006, Cancellation Date: 07/03/1997
Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Jackson, & Dickens, 2120 L Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5520
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 - Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (Lat: 43.101917 Lon: -94.704417), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KRN4
Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz Grant Date: 09/12/2007, Expiration Date: 10/09/2017
Registrant: City Of Emmetsburg, 2021 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, Phone: (712) 852-4030, Fax: (712) 852-3744, Email:
- Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (Lat: 43.101111 Lon: -94.707500), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB3254
Assigned Frequencies: 0.41051 MHz Grant Date: 09/15/2006, Expiration Date: 01/30/2016
Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 14 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Emmetsburg)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 5 - Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1009J , Serial Number: 401-0706, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 01/10/1989
Registrant (Corporation): Global Ag Investments LLC, 3131 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 - Aircraft: KELLENBERGER RICKY DON GLASAIR I TAILDRGGER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 111DQ , Serial Number: 652, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 08/21/1999
Registrant (Corporation): Medical Surgical Clinic West Bend Pc, Po Box 359, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 - Aircraft: BEECH P35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1412G , Serial Number: D-6895, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 12/27/1961
Registrant (Individual): Lance J Bruch, 4622 390th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 - Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-N (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 869JB , Serial Number: 2910, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 01/10/2008
Registrant (Corporation): Afab Aviation LLC, 11 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 - Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 9507S , Serial Number: 7ECA-254, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1965
Registrant (Co-Owned): Gary J Koppie, 2506 18th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, Other Owners: Linda J Koppie
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
| Most common first names in Emmetsburg, IA among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| John | 68 | 76.2 years |
| Mary | 55 | 82.5 years |
| William | 45 | 77.7 years |
| James | 32 | 76.7 years |
| Margaret | 29 | 83.7 years |
| Joseph | 24 | 79.2 years |
| Robert | 24 | 73.0 years |
| Alice | 22 | 81.8 years |
| Helen | 21 | 78.2 years |
| Anna | 21 | 88.6 years |
| Most common last names in Emmetsburg, IA among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Johnson | 25 | 79.0 years |
| Myers | 21 | 79.7 years |
| Brennan | 17 | 82.5 years |
| Smith | 17 | 84.2 years |
| Kliegl | 14 | 79.8 years |
| Miller | 12 | 82.7 years |
| Nelson | 11 | 78.7 years |
| Kinnetz | 11 | 71.7 years |
| Kelly | 11 | 78.7 years |
| Thompson | 10 | 83.5 years |
| Businesses in Emmetsburg, IA |
| Name | Count | | Name | Count |
| Curves | 1 | | Pizza Hut | 1 |
| Dairy Queen | 1 | | Subway | 1 |
| FedEx | 1 | | Super 8 | 1 |
| La-Z-Boy | 1 | | True Value | 1 |
| McDonald's | 1 | | U-Haul | 1 |
Emmetsburg on our top lists:
- #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill"
- #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year"
- #100 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally retarded"
- #89 (50536) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Luxemburger first ancestries (pop 1,000+)"
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