Griswold, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 990 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 
Males: 483  (48.8%)
Females: 507  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

45.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51535.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,904 (it was $31,538 in 2000)
Griswold:

$59,904
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,486 (it was $16,430 in 2000)

Griswold city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,692 (it was $50,900 in 2000)
Griswold:

$92,692
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,824; detached houses: $194,141; townhouses or other attached units: $156,023; in 2-unit structures: $247,175; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $179,810; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $129,660; mobile homes: $27,049

Median gross rent in 2022: $814.

March 2022 cost of living index in Griswold: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Griswold, IA (2022)
    • 93388.1%White alone
    • 716.7%Two or more races
    • 585.5%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Griswold, Iowa as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Griswold is 169 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (35.4%), American (15.7%), English (9.5%), Italian (7.4%), Irish (6.4%), Danish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/13/1885

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 1,611 people per square mile   (low).

Griswold, Iowa map

33 residents are foreign born (1.9% Oceania, 1.2% Latin America).

This city:

3.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,336 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,523 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (37.6 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (45.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (388.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lewis, IA (2.4 miles ),
Elliott, IA (2.5 miles ),
Grant, IA (3.2 miles),
Atlantic, IA (3.6 miles ),
Oakland, IA (3.8 miles ),
Cumberland, IA (3.8 miles ),
Carson, IA (3.8 miles ),
Marne, IA (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 41.24 N, Longitude: 95.14 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $218,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $102,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Griswold, IA residents
Average permit cost in Griswold, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Griswold, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.3%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Truck transportation (10.3%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.9%)
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Griswold, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)

Average climate in Griswold, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Griswold, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Griswold-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.3 miles away from the Griswold city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.2 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Griswold-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 291% 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 346.4 miles away from Griswold center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 404.2 miles away from the city 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 304.6 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 46.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 265.9 miles away from Griswold center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cass County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Griswold topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Griswold:

  • GRISWOLD CARE CENTER INC (106 HARRISON ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Griswold:

  • ATLANTIC NURSING AND REHAB CENTE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ATLANTIC, IA)
  • HERITAGE HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ATLANTIC, IA)
  • ATLANTIC DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ATLANTIC, IA)
  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - RED OAK (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • WEL HOME HEALTH OF RED OAK (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; RED OAK, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Griswold:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 35 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 41 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 42 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 43 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 44 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 46 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 63 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)

Public high school in Griswold:

  • GRISWOLD MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 20 MADISON, Grades: 6-12)

Library in Griswold:

  • GRISWOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $69,337; Location: 505 MAIN ST; 11,009 books; 947 audio materials; 228 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 40 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Griswold: Griswold Elevator (A), Griswold Volunteer Fire and Rescue (B), Cass County Historical Society Museum (C), Griswold Public Library (D), Doll House (E), Griswold City Hall (F), Griswold Police Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Griswold include: Faith Lutheran Church (A), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), Church of Christ (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Hotel Arlington (621 Main), Sleep Well Motel (1120 Main).

Birthplace of: Neville Brand - (1920-1992), actor.

Cass 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 Griswold and their reported violations in the past:

GRISWOLD WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 1,036, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and AUG-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (NOV-05-2007), St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2007), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-05-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-01-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUL-30-2008)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


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

Banks with branches in Griswold (2011 data):

  • Rolling Hills Bank & Trust: Griswold Branch at 600 Main Street, branch established on 1934/05/10. Info updated 2009/05/20: Bank assets: $207.1 mil, Deposits: $173.4 mil, headquarters in Atlantic, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Anita Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Griswold:

Marital status in Griswold, IA
  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Griswold:

  • High school or higher: 90.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Griswold, IA (based on Cass County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,51421
Evangelical Protestant2,38814
Catholic1,4035
Other2732
None5,378-
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: 7
Cass County:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Cass County:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

11.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Cass County:

27.7%
State:

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

18.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Griswold:

46.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Griswold:

28.6
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Griswold:

18.2%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.1%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Griswold:

35.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

56.1%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.6%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Griswold, 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
Other Government Administration 2$9,637$57,8220$0
Local Libraries 1$3,100$37,2002$493
Sewerage 0$0 1$536
Water Supply 0$0 1$747
Totals for Government 3$12,737$50,9484$1,776

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $451,000 ($455.56)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $227,000 ($229.29)
    Regular Highways: $151,000 ($152.53)
    Water Utilities: $145,000 ($146.46)
    Libraries: $79,000 ($79.80)
    Police Protection: $64,000 ($64.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $49,000 ($49.49)
    Health - Other: $36,000 ($36.36)
    General Public Buildings: $31,000 ($31.31)
    Central Staff Services: $30,000 ($30.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $26,000 ($26.26)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $22,000 ($22.22)
    Financial Administration: $19,000 ($19.19)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($10.10)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $10,000 ($10.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($1.01)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $48,000 ($48.48)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $64,000 ($64.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $199,000 ($201.01)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $304,000 ($307.07)
    Other: $75,000 ($75.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($14.14)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $18,000 ($18.18)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $44,000 ($44.44)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $24,000 ($24.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($12.12)
    Rents: $8,000 ($8.08)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $195,000 ($196.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $129,000 ($130.30)
    Other: $10,000 ($10.10)
  • Tax - Property: $296,000 ($298.99)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $131,000 ($132.32)
    Other License: $13,000 ($13.13)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,515,000 ($1530.30)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,444,000 ($1458.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $71,000 ($71.72)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,637,000 ($1653.54)

Strongest AM radio stations in Griswold:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Griswold:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Griswold:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 61.2mTotal length
  • 7,440Total average daily traffic
  • 879Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,440Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Griswold, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21950-1959
  • 41970-1979
  • 81980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Griswold, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Griswold)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • CARSON, Highway 92 & 490th Street (Lat: 41.242889 Lon: -95.250417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQPN404,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 07/05/2012, Expiration Date: 07/05/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Griswold, 16874 M47 (500th St.) - 4.8 Mi. W,Nw Of Griswold & 1.7 Mi. N. Of Hwy 92 (Lat: 41.257694 Lon: -95.232694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.8 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WREP856,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2019, Expiration Date: 11/22/2029, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • TWISTED SISTERS FARM, 67000 Richland Rd (Lat: 41.259694 Lon: -94.956306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 82.3 m, Overall height: 86 m, Call Sign: WRJL767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2020, Expiration Date: 09/22/2030, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • GRISWOLD, 5 Mi Wnw Of (Lat: 41.257750 Lon: -95.233028), Overall height: 47.5 m, Call Sign: KAN23,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.20 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6152.80 MHz, 6404.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/1994, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/27/1998, Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Griswold, 490th St & Sr92 - 6.0mi W Of (Lat: 41.231083 Lon: -95.252194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.3 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: KYH85,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 05/28/2031, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 113BE, N113BE, N-113BE, Serial Number: 56431, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 02/27/2015
    Registrant (Individual): William R Ebbinga, 58071 Richland Rd, Griswold, IA 51535
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 21517, N21517, N-21517, Serial Number: 17263961, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 07/17/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Bryce L Leighton, 49585 Hackberry Rd, Griswold, IA 51535
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23735, N23735, N-23735, Serial Number: 18280458, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 02/01/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Leighton Farms Ltd, 49585 Hackberry Rd, Griswold, IA 51535
  • Aircraft: GARBEZ MICHAEL KR 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 998MG, N998MG, N-998MG, Serial Number: 7278, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 11/19/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Michael S Garbez, 48483 Chestnut Rd, Griswold, IA 51535
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6931E, N6931E, N-6931E, Serial Number: 56431, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 02/27/2015
    Registrant (Individual): William R Ebbinga, 58071 Richland Rd, Griswold, IA 51535

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 28 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Griswold, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (50.0%), and Structure Fires (28.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Griswold, IA
    • 5450.0%Outside Fires
    • 3128.7%Structure Fires
    • 1413.0%Other
    • 98.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Griswold, IA
Most common first names in Griswold, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2177.8 years
John2078.8 years
Mary1779.6 years
George1381.8 years
Ralph1277.8 years
Ruth1081.9 years
Grace982.8 years
Dale872.3 years
Dorothy875.1 years
Frank886.6 years
Most common last names in Griswold, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1881.2 years
Johnson1471.6 years
Nelson1277.8 years
Sunderman1082.6 years
Mueller1081.7 years
Perdue978.9 years
Pelzer970.1 years
Erickson976.2 years
Wohlenhaus881.5 years
Casey874.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Griswold, IA
  • 75.3%Utility gas
  • 20.5%Electricity
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Other fuel
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Griswold, IA
  • 51.4%Electricity
  • 48.6%Utility gas


Griswold 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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