Guthrie Center, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 1,577 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.5%
 
Males: 764  (48.5%)
Females: 813  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

35.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 50115.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $59,781 (it was $30,714 in 2000)
Guthrie Center:

$59,781
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,581 (it was $16,662 in 2000)

Guthrie Center city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $96,045 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Guthrie Center:

$96,045
IA:

$174,400

Median gross rent in 2021: $708.

March 2022 cost of living index in Guthrie Center: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 12.5%
(12.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 11.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Guthrie Center, IA (2021)
    • 1,40189.7%White alone
    • 835.3%Two or more races
    • 774.9%Hispanic
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 10.06%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Guthrie Center, Iowa as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Guthrie Center is 416 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (27.6%), American (12.7%), English (8.7%), Irish (8.1%), Swedish (3.4%), Norwegian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/25/1880

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 2.47 square miles.

Population density: 639 people per square mile   (low).

Guthrie Center, Iowa map

59 residents are foreign born (3.3% Latin America).

This city:

3.8%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,439 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,624 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (45.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (83.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (352.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Panorama, IA (2.4 miles ),
Panora, IA (2.7 miles ),
Yale, IA (3.2 miles ),
Menlo, IA (3.5 miles ),
Casey, IA (3.5 miles ),
Bagley, IA (3.5 miles ),
Linden, IA (3.5 miles ),
Bayard, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.68 N, Longitude: 94.50 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $278,400
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $216,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $425,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $120,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Guthrie Center, IA residents
Average permit cost in Guthrie Center, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.5%
Iowa:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.2%).
Most common industries in Guthrie Center, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Utilities (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Public administration (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Guthrie Center, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)

Average climate in Guthrie Center, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Guthrie Center, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Guthrie Center-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the Guthrie Center city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Guthrie Center-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 239% 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 386.1 miles away from Guthrie Center center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 442.4 miles away from the city 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 415.1 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 286.5 miles away from Guthrie Center center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 237.3 miles away from Guthrie Center 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 90.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Guthrie County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Guthrie Center topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Guthrie Center:

  • GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 710 NORTH 12TH STREET)
  • GUTHRIE COUNTY PHNS (2002 STATE STREET)
  • THE NEW HOMESTEAD (2306 STATE STREET)
  • THE NEW HOMESTEAD CARE CENTER (2306 STATE STREET)

Airports located in Guthrie Center:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Guthrie Center:

  • Drake University (about 45 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 46 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 51 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 59 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 73 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Buena Vista University (about 76 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 80 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Public high school in Guthrie Center:

Public elementary/middle schools in Guthrie Center:

See full list of schools located in Guthrie Center

Library in Guthrie Center:

  • MARY J. BARNETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $95,939; Location: 400 GRAND; 28,827 books; 2,964 audio materials; 1,000 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 83 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Guthrie Center: Guthrie Center Feed Mill Elevator (A), Guthrie Center Fairgrounds (B), Guthrie Center Golf Club (C), Guthrie Center Fire Station (D), Guthrie Center Library (E), Guthrie County Courthouse (F), Guthrie County Sheriff Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Guthrie Center include: Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Mary's Church (B), Guthrie Center Seventh Day Adventist Church (C), Immanuel Lutheran Church (D), Open Bible Church (E), Christian Church (F), First United Methodist Church (G), First Baptist Church (H), Wesleyan Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Valley Township Cemetery (1), Union Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Guthrie Center: Mitchell Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Iowa Trophy Hunting (Tours & Charters; 2462 160th Road).

Birthplace of: Kip Janvrin - Athletics competitor, Bridget Flanery - Actor, Elvin Hutchison - Football official.

Guthrie 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 Guthrie Center and their reported violations in the past:

SPRINGBROOK STATE PARK-MAIN SYSTEM (Address: 2437 160TH RD , Population served: 67, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-20-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-26-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-19-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-28-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-07-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-02-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-31-2010)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Guthrie Center that have no violations reported:

  • GUTHRIE CENTER MUNI WATER WORK (Address: 102 N 1ST ST , Population served: 1,569, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Guthrie Center in 2010:

  • 60 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 7 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 2 people in in-patient hospice facilities
56 people in nursing homes in 2000
6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Guthrie Center (2011 data):

  • Peoples Trust & Savings Bank: Guthrie Center Branch at 401 Main Street, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2008/03/24: Bank assets: $265.7 mil, Deposits: $224.0 mil, headquarters in Clive, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Green Circle Investments, Inc.
  • Guthrie County State Bank: Guthrie Center Branch at 400 State Street, branch established on 1998/04/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $109.8 mil, Deposits: $85.6 mil, headquarters in Panora, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Guthrie County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Guthrie Center:

Marital status in Guthrie Center, IA
  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 15.0%

For population 25 years and over in Guthrie Center:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Iowa average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Guthrie Center
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Guthrie Center, IA (based on Guthrie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,64314
Catholic1,6164
Evangelical Protestant1,19215
Other1-
None5,502-
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: 3
This county:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Guthrie County:

9.08 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.08 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Guthrie County:

27.6%
Iowa:

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

12.6%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Guthrie Center:

50.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Guthrie Center:

45.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Guthrie Center:

29.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Guthrie Center:

21.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Guthrie Center:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Guthrie Center:

37.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

53.8%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Guthrie Center:

74.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Guthrie Center, 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
Financial Administration 3$12,619$50,4760$0
Sewerage 2$8,479$50,8740$0
Gas Supply 2$9,732$58,3920$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,800$45,6000$0
Water Supply 1$2,752$33,0240$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 1$235
Local Libraries 0$0 4$4,340
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$708
Totals for Government 9$37,382$49,84314$5,282

Guthrie Center government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $91,000 ($57.70)
    Housing and Community Development: $12,000 ($7.61)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $686,000 ($435.00)
    Water Utilities: $328,000 ($207.99)
    Sewerage: $252,000 ($159.80)
    Police Protection: $203,000 ($128.73)
    General - Other: $165,000 ($104.63)
    Regular Highways: $148,000 ($93.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $122,000 ($77.36)
    Libraries: $103,000 ($65.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $84,000 ($53.27)
    Local Fire Protection: $36,000 ($22.83)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $11,000 ($6.98)
    Air Transportation: $5,000 ($3.17)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($24.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $144,000 ($91.31)
    General - Other: $113,000 ($71.66)
    Local Fire Protection: $101,000 ($64.05)
    Water Utilities: $62,000 ($39.32)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($31.71)
    Gas Utilities: $25,000 ($15.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($3.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $556,000 ($352.57)

Guthrie Center government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $242,000 ($153.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $125,000 ($79.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($22.19)
    Other: $33,000 ($20.93)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $7,000 ($4.44)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $274,000 ($173.75)
    Other: $8,000 ($5.07)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $41,000 ($26.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $48,000 ($30.44)
    Rents: $38,000 ($24.10)
    General Revenue - Other: $28,000 ($17.76)
    Interest Earnings: $26,000 ($16.49)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.63)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $809,000 ($513.00)
    Water Utilities: $476,000 ($301.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $195,000 ($123.65)
    General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($11.41)
    Other: $2,000 ($1.27)
  • Tax - Property: $557,000 ($353.20)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $143,000 ($90.68)
    Public Utilities Sales: $28,000 ($17.76)
    Other License: $5,000 ($3.17)

Guthrie Center government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $976,000 ($618.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $822,000 ($521.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $154,000 ($97.65)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,989,000 ($3797.72)

Businesses in Guthrie Center, IA

  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Guthrie Center:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, 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)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Guthrie Center:

  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Guthrie Center:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Guthrie Center fatal accident list:

Jul 26, 1980 10:31 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 446ft / 136mTotal length
  • 17,655Total average daily traffic
  • 3,869Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,655Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Guthrie Center, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11940-1949
  • 71950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 91980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Guthrie Center, IA
Most common first names in Guthrie Center, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3576.2 years
Mary2674.9 years
George1879.7 years
James1880.2 years
Harold1879.5 years
William1777.7 years
Charles1674.9 years
Helen1581.9 years
Ray1375.5 years
Hazel1384.9 years
Most common last names in Guthrie Center, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sheeder2379.6 years
Wilson1784.1 years
Hayes1376.9 years
Reeves1282.6 years
Benton1279.9 years
Miller1181.7 years
Kopaska1180.5 years
Tallman1174.5 years
Covault1079.9 years
Shoesmith1087.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Guthrie Center, IA
  • 86.7%Utility gas
  • 12.3%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Guthrie Center, IA
  • 51.5%Utility gas
  • 46.5%Electricity
  • 2.0%Other fuel


Guthrie Center 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.

Guthrie Center on our top lists:

  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Africa, n.e.c. (population 500+)"
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • David Faucher (6)
  • Leslie James Lettow (5)
  • David W. Faucher (2)
  • Jeffery W. Derry (2)
  • Barry Monagham (1)
  • William Priestly (1)

Total of 16 patent applications in 2008-2024.