Granger, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,951 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +234.6%
Males: 960  (49.2%)
Females: 991  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

33.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50109.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $113,657 (it was $31,442 in 2000)
Granger:

$113,657
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,156 (it was $19,110 in 2000)

Granger city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $310,156 (it was $87,800 in 2000)
Granger:

$310,156
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $266,353; detached houses: $282,067; townhouses or other attached units: $183,228; mobile homes: $112,507

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,122.

March 2022 cost of living index in Granger: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.1%

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  • Races in Granger, IA (2022)
    • 2,03597.0%White alone
    • 221.0%Two or more races
    • 180.9%Hispanic
    • 90.4%Black alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Granger, Iowa as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Granger is 1,474 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (47.0%), American (10.5%), Norwegian (8.4%), Irish (8.3%), English (5.1%), European (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/6/1905

Elevation: 870 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 3,804 people per square mile   (average).

Granger, Iowa map

25 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,548 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,004 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (15.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (118.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (316.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Polk City, IA (2.4 miles ),
Grimes, IA (2.4 miles ),
Madrid, IA (2.8 miles ),
Woodward, IA (2.9 miles ),
Johnston, IA (3.0 miles ),
Dallas Center, IA (3.0 miles ),
Sheldahl, IA (3.1 miles ),
Urbandale, IA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.76 N, Longitude: 93.82 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 25 buildings, average cost: $257,200
  • 2021: 52 buildings, average cost: $230,300
  • 2020: 68 buildings, average cost: $247,000
  • 2019: 44 buildings, average cost: $248,300
  • 2018: 22 buildings, average cost: $224,300
  • 2017: 14 buildings, average cost: $269,100
  • 2016: 16 buildings, average cost: $263,000
  • 2015: 11 buildings, average cost: $221,800
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $202,900
  • 2013: 16 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $183,600
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2010: 16 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2009: 13 buildings, average cost: $145,300
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $139,900
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $144,700
  • 2006: 20 buildings, average cost: $137,400
  • 2005: 60 buildings, average cost: $153,000
  • 2004: 51 buildings, average cost: $121,800
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $152,400
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $96,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Granger, IA residents
Average permit cost in Granger, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Granger, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.2%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.7%)
  • Educational services (17.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Granger, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (9.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)

Average climate in Granger, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Granger, Iowa average temperatures Granger, Iowa average precipitation Granger, Iowa humidity Granger, Iowa wind speed Granger, Iowa snowfall Granger, Iowa sunshine Granger, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Granger-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the Granger city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.4 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Granger-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 213% 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 404.9 miles away from Granger center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 388.5 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 459.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 388.5 miles away from Granger 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 373.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 292.1 miles away from Granger 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 Dallas County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Granger topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Granger:

  • GRANGER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (2001 KENNEDY STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Granger:

  • POLK CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; POLK CITY, IA)
  • USA HEALTH CARE CENTER-WOODWARD (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WOODWARD, IA)
  • MADRID HOME FOR THE AGED (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MADRID, IA)
  • IOWA HEALTH HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; URBANDALE, IA)
  • SPURGEON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DALLAS CENTER, IA)
  • BISHOP DRUMM CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JOHNSTON, IA)
  • URBANDALE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; URBANDALE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Granger:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 12 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 15 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa State University (about 21 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 54 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 88 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 90 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 90 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)

Public elementary/middle school in Granger:

Private elementary/middle school in Granger:

See full list of schools located in Granger

Library in Granger:

  • GRANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $52,987; Location: 2216 BROADWAY; 7,550 books; 175 audio materials; 375 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 29 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Granger: Granger Fire and Rescue Department (A), Granger City Hall (B), Granger Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Granger include: Assumption Church (A), Emmanuel United Methodist Church (B), First Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Eric Jones (racing driver) - Racing driver, Eric Jones - Busch series NASCAR driver (born: Jul 12, 1977), Quinn Sypniewski - Football player.

Dallas 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 Granger and their reported violations in the past:

GRANGER MUNI WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 1,244, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-23-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2014), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-23-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-24-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2014)
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
52 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
48 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Granger (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Granger Branch at 2000 State Street, branch established on 1934/12/11. 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
  • Liberty Bank, F.S.B.: Granger Branch at 1904 State Street, branch established on 2000/04/05. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $934.1 mil, Deposits: $843.6 mil, headquarters in West Des Moines, IA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 27 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Granger:

Marital status in Granger, IA
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Granger:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Granger:

(Granger, Iowa Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Granger, IA (based on Dallas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant19,02034
Evangelical Protestant9,49237
Catholic7,7334
Other7475
None29,143-
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: 9
Dallas County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Dallas County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 47
Dallas County:

8.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
Here:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

6.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dallas County:

28.0%
Iowa:

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

17.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.0%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Granger:

28.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Granger:

21.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.8%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Granger:

55.3%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Granger:

77.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Granger, 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
Financial Administration 3$14,307$57,2280$0
Streets and Highways 2$6,240$37,4400$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$10,214$61,2840$0
Sewerage 1$3,219$38,6280$0
Local Libraries 1$2,689$32,2683$2,461
Water Supply 1$4,320$51,8400$0
Firefighters 0$0 15$12,111
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,619
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$420
Health 0$0 7$5,527
Totals for Government 10$40,989$49,18732$22,138

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $289,000 ($148.13)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $1,056,000 ($541.26)
    Water Utilities: $337,000 ($172.73)
    Regular Highways: $303,000 ($155.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $219,000 ($112.25)
    Police Protection: $180,000 ($92.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $149,000 ($76.37)
    Libraries: $99,000 ($50.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $90,000 ($46.13)
    Financial Administration: $60,000 ($30.75)
    Health - Other: $56,000 ($28.70)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $41,000 ($21.01)
    General Public Buildings: $32,000 ($16.40)
    General - Other: $32,000 ($16.40)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $28,000 ($14.35)
    Central Staff Services: $21,000 ($10.76)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $185,000 ($94.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $493,000 ($252.69)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($32.80)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $487,000 ($249.62)
    Other: $119,000 ($60.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $86,000 ($44.08)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $100,000 ($51.26)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $104,000 ($53.31)
    Rents: $12,000 ($6.15)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($2.05)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.51)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $342,000 ($175.29)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $746,000 ($382.37)
    Other: $60,000 ($30.75)
  • Tax - Property: $999,000 ($512.05)
    Other License: $20,000 ($10.25)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,086,000 ($4657.10)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,595,000 ($4405.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $491,000 ($251.67)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,764,000 ($1929.27)

Businesses in Granger, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Granger:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDLS (1310 AM; 0 kW; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Granger:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KDLS-FM (105.5 FM; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)

TV broadcast stations around Granger:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Granger fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 1998 10:44 AM, Sr-141, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 12, 1998 08:37 AM, Sr-141, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 28, 1998 07:05 PM, Sr-141, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 22, 1987 10:48 PM, Hwy 141, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 19, 1981 07:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 449ft / 137mTotal length
  • 65,892Total average daily traffic
  • 3,841Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Granger, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 31920-1929
  • 41950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Granger, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Granger)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 41.761389 Lon: -93.821250, Call Sign: WQDM456,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2015, Expiration Date: 09/29/2025, Certifier: Don R, Registrant: Primex Wireless, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

  • Lat: 41.781944 Lon: -93.784167, Call Sign: WQSH206,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 452.662 MHz, 457.412 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2013, Expiration Date: 09/19/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2023, Certifier: Brian Herrstrom, Registrant: Cara Enterrprises, Inc, 1100 Keo Way, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • 2002 Oak Street (Lat: 41.761806 Lon: -93.818861), Type: Mast, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 13.8 m, Call Sign: WQVR797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2015, Expiration Date: 04/23/2025, Certifier: Brad Anderson, Registrant: Primex Wireless Inc, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • BEAVER RUN, 9602 Nw 121st St. (Lat: 41.735889 Lon: -93.788444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 35 m, Call Sign: WQGT389,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10617.5 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2007, Expiration Date: 04/11/2017, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2012, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • GGRF365A0, Lat: 41.760306 Lon: -93.820833, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GGRF365A90, Lat: 41.760306 Lon: -93.820833, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GGRF365A180, Lat: 41.760306 Lon: -93.820833, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GGRF365A270, Lat: 41.760306 Lon: -93.820833, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Granger)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BEECH S35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5831S, N5831S, N-5831S, Serial Number: D-7731, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 01/02/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Carrol C Trewet, 11920 Nw 114th Ln, Granger, IA 50109, Other Owners: Mark D Trewet
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8075E, N8075E, N-8075E, Serial Number: 28-8090065, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 08/21/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 06/07/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Blue Sky Flying Club LLC, 11462 Nw 117th Pl, Granger, IA 50109
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/15/1979, Exported to: Israel
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8204M, N8204M, N-8204M, Serial Number: E-2667, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 10/11/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Blue Sky Flying Club LLC, 11462 Nw 117th Pl, Granger, IA 50109
  • Aircraft: NEELY SCOTT A VANS RV-8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING YO-360-A1A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 952SN, N952SN, N-952SN, Serial Number: 82683, Year manufactured: 2016, Airworthiness Date: 05/31/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 02/02/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Scott A Neely, 11959 Nw 115th Ave, Granger, IA 50109

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$119,850
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Granger, IA
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2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 19 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Granger, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.9%), and Outside Fires (39.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Granger, IA
    • 5552.9%Structure Fires
    • 4139.4%Outside Fires
    • 54.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Granger, IA
Most common first names in Granger, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1281.7 years
Richard972.3 years
Anna884.9 years
John876.1 years
Margaret687.8 years
Raymond674.1 years
Dorothy574.4 years
James574.4 years
Carl475.0 years
Edna489.0 years
Most common last names in Granger, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Geneser676.6 years
Battani576.2 years
Fitzsimmons480.5 years
Finestead485.0 years
Brown476.2 years
Costello475.7 years
Hansen478.5 years
Biondi479.3 years
Fontanini486.5 years
Medici474.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Granger, IA
  • 87.0%Utility gas
  • 11.8%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Granger, IA
  • 50.8%Utility gas
  • 41.4%Electricity
  • 7.8%No fuel used


Granger compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Granger on our top lists:

  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Sweden (population 500+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
There are 8 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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