Farragut, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 485 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 
Males: 282  (58.3%)
Females: 203  (41.7%)
Median resident age:

45.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 51639.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $45,953 (it was $34,250 in 2000)
Farragut:

$45,953
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $33,361 (it was $16,667 in 2000)

Farragut city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $89,967 (it was $57,200 in 2000)
Farragut:

$89,967
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $174,751; detached houses: $175,460; townhouses or other attached units: $121,319; mobile homes: $128,080

Median gross rent in 2021: $561.

March 2022 cost of living index in Farragut: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 8.5%

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  • Races in Farragut, IA (2021)
    • 39792.5%White alone
    • 358.2%Two or more races
    • 20.5%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Farragut, Iowa as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Farragut is 145 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (50.4%), American (17.4%), European (6.2%), Irish (4.5%), English (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/21/1878

Elevation: 955 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 1,325 people per square mile   (low).

Farragut, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,532 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,671 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (41.9 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (46.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (412.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Riverton, IA (2.3 miles ),
Shenandoah, IA (2.5 miles ),
Anderson, IA (2.9 miles),
Sidney, IA (3.0 miles ),
Imogene, IA (3.3 miles),
Randolph, IA (3.4 miles ),
Essex, IA (3.5 miles ),
Hamburg, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.72 N, Longitude: 95.48 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Farragut, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Farragut, IA in 2021
Farragut satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $152,800
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,800
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $51,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $41,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $73,600
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Farragut, IA residents
Average permit cost in Farragut, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

3.0%
Most common industries in Farragut, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (20.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.7%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.2%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Food (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Health care (18.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Farragut, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.5%)

Average climate in Farragut, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Farragut, Iowa average temperatures Farragut, Iowa average precipitation Farragut, Iowa humidity Farragut, Iowa wind speed Farragut, Iowa snowfall Farragut, Iowa sunshine Farragut, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Farragut-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the Farragut city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 tornado 13.0 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Farragut-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 342% 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 307.3 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 365.7 miles away from Farragut center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 264.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 7.1 miles away from Farragut center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.7 miles away from Farragut center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 233.6 miles away from Farragut center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fremont County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Farragut topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Farragut:

  • GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • ELM HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • THE AMBASSADOR SIDNEY INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SIDNEY, IA)
  • SOUTHWEST IOWA HOME HEALTH SER (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SIDNEY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farragut:

  • Bellevue University (about 38 miles; Bellevue, NE; Full-time enrollment: 7,139)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 41 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 42 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 45 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 46 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 47 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 48 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Public high school in Farragut:

  • NISHNABOTNA HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 907 HARTFORD AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Farragut:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Farragut: Farragut (A), Crestland Co-op Elevator (B), Farragut City Hall (C), Farragut Fire and Rescue (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Farragut include: United Methodist Church (A), Congregational United Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fremont 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 Farragut that have no violations reported:

  • FARRAGUT WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 485, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Farragut (2011 data):

  • First Heritage Bank: Farragut Branch at 612 Hartford Avenue, branch established on 1995/11/24. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $39.0 mil, Deposits: $32.8 mil, headquarters in Shenandoah, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: First National Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Farragut:

Marital status in Farragut, IA
  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 21.6%

For population 25 years and over in Farragut:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Iowa average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Farragut, IA (based on Fremont County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,06417
Catholic5602
Evangelical Protestant5237
Other--
None4,294-
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
Fremont County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

6.62 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

52.1%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Farragut:

19.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.1%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Farragut:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Farragut:

41.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

57.5%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Farragut, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$3,261$39,1320$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,852
Totals for Government 1$3,261$39,1328$1,852

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $72,000 ($148.45)
    Water Utilities: $57,000 ($117.53)
    General - Other: $45,000 ($92.78)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($63.92)
    Financial Administration: $27,000 ($55.67)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($30.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $12,000 ($24.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($22.68)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $9,000 ($18.56)
    Police Protection: $8,000 ($16.49)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($6.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($4.12)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($2.06)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($18.56)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $8,000 ($16.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $102,000 ($210.31)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($8.25)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $44,000 ($90.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($24.74)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($4.12)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($10.31)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $31,000 ($63.92)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($8.25)
    Rents: $3,000 ($6.19)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $109,000 ($224.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $50,000 ($103.09)
  • Tax - Property: $151,000 ($311.34)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $41,000 ($84.54)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.06)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $471,000 ($971.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $442,000 ($911.34)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($59.79)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $849,000 ($1750.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Farragut:

  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farragut:

  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Farragut:

  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.7mTotal length
  • 3,745Total average daily traffic
  • 358Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,745Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Farragut)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 3 Mi S 1.25 Mi E (Lat: 40.670000 Lon: -95.461944), Call Sign: KNEV572, Licensee ID: L00632912,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2013, Expiration Date: 03/15/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/20/2023, Registrant: H Charles Brooks, Rr 1, Farragut, IA 51639, Phone: (712) 350-8570
  • Lat: 40.686556 Lon: -95.518694, Call Sign: KNID328,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.962 MHz, 466.812 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 457.487 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2015, Expiration Date: 08/20/2025, Registrant: D&d Communications Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:
  • 907 Hartford (Lat: 40.722528 Lon: -95.481333), Type: Mast, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 10.6 m, Call Sign: WQAG768, Licensee ID: L00810019,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2014, Expiration Date: 05/27/2024, Certifier: Jay D Lutt, Registrant: Farragut Community School District
  • Lat: 40.673083 Lon: -95.466139, Call Sign: WRXY906,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2023, Expiration Date: 07/12/2033, Certifier: Charles Brooks, Registrant: Shaffer Communications, 2333 N.33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68504, Phone: (402) 466-1515, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0IMX, Licensee ID: L02016105, Grant Date: 04/05/2016, Expiration Date: 04/05/2026, Certifier: Donald M Mcallister, Registrant: Donald M Mcallister, 3717 190th St, Farragut, IA 51639

Most common first names in Farragut, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William881.2 years
James774.0 years
Doris778.4 years
George678.5 years
Ruth685.2 years
Mildred584.0 years
Mary578.0 years
Harold577.6 years
John587.4 years
Helen579.8 years
Most common last names in Farragut, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1580.1 years
Lightfoot884.5 years
Roberts784.8 years
Welchans678.8 years
Brooks674.7 years
Allen578.8 years
Livingston581.2 years
Gruber585.4 years
Lorimor583.2 years
Scott583.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Farragut, IA
  • 67.8%Utility gas
  • 30.9%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Farragut, IA
  • 52.5%Electricity
  • 47.5%Utility gas


Farragut compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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