Odebolt, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 988 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.3%
 
Males: 501  (50.8%)
Females: 487  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 51458.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $61,356 (it was $30,208 in 2000)
Odebolt:

$61,356
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,946 (it was $15,971 in 2000)

Odebolt city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $85,192 (it was $45,100 in 2000)
Odebolt:

$85,192
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $141,637; detached houses: $143,936; townhouses or other attached units: $92,883; mobile homes: $24,497

Median gross rent in 2021: $526.

March 2022 cost of living index in Odebolt: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 9.7%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Odebolt, IA (2021)
    • 87094.6%White alone
    • 374.0%Two or more races
    • 80.9%Asian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Odebolt, Iowa as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Odebolt is 513 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 (56.9%), English (19.5%), American (5.5%), French (2.7%), Irish (2.5%), Norwegian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/17/1878

Elevation: 1377 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 945 people per square mile   (low).

Odebolt, Iowa map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,036 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,025 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (59.9 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (82.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (390.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Arthur, IA (2.3 miles ),
Wall Lake, IA (2.9 miles ),
Kiron, IA (3.0 miles ),
Lake View, IA (3.2 miles ),
Ida Grove, IA (3.4 miles ),
Early, IA (3.4 miles ),
Schaller, IA (3.6 miles ),
Schleswig, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.31 N, Longitude: 95.25 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $77,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Odebolt, IA residents
Average permit cost in Odebolt, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

3.0%
Most common industries in Odebolt, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.6%)
  • Food (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (11.9%)
  • Food (10.1%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.7%)
  • Social assistance (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Odebolt, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Child care workers (7.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Odebolt, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Odebolt-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the Odebolt city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1954, a category F4 tornado 27.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Odebolt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 219% 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 416.8 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 235.6 miles away from Odebolt center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 188.4 miles away from Odebolt center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 247.3 miles away from Odebolt center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 475.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 117.8 miles away from Odebolt center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Odebolt topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Odebolt:

  • ODEBOLT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (801 SOUTH DES MOINES STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Odebolt:

  • TWILIGHT ACRES (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WALL LAKE, IA)
  • BLACKHAWK LIFE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAKE VIEW, IA)
  • MORNINGSIDE REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • LORING HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SAC CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Odebolt:

  • Buena Vista University (about 24 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 56 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 58 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 78 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 79 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 79 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 81 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)

Public elementary/middle schools in Odebolt:

See full list of schools located in Odebolt

Library in Odebolt:

  • FIELD-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $45,428; Location: 200 S WALNUT ST; 13,498 books; 624 audio materials; 537 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 29 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Odebolt: Odebolt Memorial Walk RV Park (A), Farmers Co-op Elevator (B), Odebolt (C), Odebolt Ambulance Service (D), Odebolt Fire Department (E), Odebolt City Hall (F), Odebolt Historical Museum (G), Odebolt Public Library (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Odebolt include: Faith Lutheran Church (A), Methodist Church (B), Presbyterian Church (C), Saint Martins Catholic Church (D), Trinity Lutheran Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Mark Currie - College basketball player (Iowa State Cyclones).

Sac County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.9%
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
33 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
80 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Odebolt (2011 data):

  • Iowa State Bank: 219 South Main Street Branch at 219 South Main Street, branch established on 1954/01/01. Info updated 2007/06/26: Bank assets: $110.6 mil, Deposits: $96.2 mil, headquarters in Sac City, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Sac City Limited
  • United Bank of Iowa: Odebolt Branch at 301 Main Street, branch established on 1985/04/26. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $1,153.6 mil, Deposits: $906.0 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.
  • First State Bank: Odebolt Branch at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 1934/11/22. Info updated 2008/08/28: Bank assets: $136.4 mil, Deposits: $118.6 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Odebolt:

Marital status in Odebolt, IA
  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Odebolt:

  • High school or higher: 92.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Iowa average:

10.4

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Odebolt, IA (based on Sac County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,79017
Catholic2,5296
Evangelical Protestant2,47912
Other1-
None2,551-
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: 6
Sac County:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Sac County:

14.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Sac County:

28.6%
State:

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

18.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Odebolt:

29.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

26.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Odebolt:

21.4%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Odebolt:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.6%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Odebolt:

50.4%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Odebolt:

82.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Odebolt, 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
Other Government Administration 1$300$3,6005$1,107
Water Supply 1$3,182$38,1842$1,776
Sewerage 1$4,192$50,3042$188
Financial Administration 1$2,686$32,2321$586
Firefighters 0$0 1$68
Local Libraries 0$0 5$5,168
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$167
Parks and Recreation 0$0 13$6,810
Totals for Government 4$10,360$31,08030$15,870

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $146,000 ($147.77)
    Regular Highways: $132,000 ($133.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $112,000 ($113.36)
    Water Utilities: $106,000 ($107.29)
    Sewerage: $80,000 ($80.97)
    General - Other: $75,000 ($75.91)
    Libraries: $61,000 ($61.74)
    Financial Administration: $46,000 ($46.56)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($28.34)
    Local Fire Protection: $26,000 ($26.32)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($7.09)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($5.06)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($3.04)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $2,000 ($2.02)
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000 ($2.02)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($1.01)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $45,000 ($45.55)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $28,000 ($28.34)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $19,000 ($19.23)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $210,000 ($212.55)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($3.04)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $153,000 ($154.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $115,000 ($116.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($11.13)
    Other: $8,000 ($8.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $75,000 ($75.91)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $78,000 ($78.95)
    Rents: $27,000 ($27.33)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($3.04)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $200,000 ($202.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $126,000 ($127.53)
    Other: $24,000 ($24.29)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($11.13)
  • Tax - Property: $309,000 ($312.75)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $79,000 ($79.96)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($8.10)
    Other License: $3,000 ($3.04)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,658,000 ($1678.14)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,523,000 ($1541.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $135,000 ($136.64)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $651,000 ($658.91)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $258,000 ($261.13)

Businesses in Odebolt, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • Ford: 1
  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Odebolt:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Odebolt:

  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Odebolt:

  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Odebolt fatal accident list:

Jun 23, 2008 09:10 AM, M43, Lat: 42.316760, Lon: -95.245880, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 15, 1990 11:46 AM, 39, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.3mTotal length
  • 3,607Total average daily traffic
  • 762Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,607Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Odebolt, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Odebolt, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Odebolt)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 3 Mi N 2 Mi E 1/4 Mi N (Lat: 42.372472 Lon: -95.204722), Call Sign: KQH962,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.465 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2023, Expiration Date: 05/03/2033, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Comm Co, 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (712) 262-2448, Fax: (712) 262-4039, Email:
  • 3 1/2 Mile S Jct 71 & 20 & 2 Mi W Rr 1 (Lat: 42.372472 Lon: -95.185000), Call Sign: WXG342, Licensee ID: L00032782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1998, Expiration Date: 05/05/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2003, Registrant: James Meyer, Rr 1, Odebolt, IA 51458
  • 3118 Hwy 71 (Lat: 42.315833 Lon: -95.135111), Call Sign: WQKT656,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.192 MHz, Grant Date: 09/10/2009, Expiration Date: 09/10/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/16/2019, Certifier: Todd Quirk, Registrant: National License, 938 3rd Avenue Nw, Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:
  • Lat: 42.261611 Lon: -95.284500, Call Sign: WQSA999, Licensee ID: L01778776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.477 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2013, Expiration Date: 08/26/2023, Certifier: Troy Neville, Registrant: Troy Neville, 3647 Dean Ave, Odebolt, IA 51458, Phone: (712) 675-4691
  • 227 Lawndale Street (Lat: 42.313611 Lon: -95.266389), Call Sign: WREP356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.877 MHz, 160.050 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2019, Expiration Date: 11/19/2029, Certifier: Andy Poen, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, 205 E First St (Lat: 42.312194 Lon: -95.250806), Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNTQ318,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.287 MHz, 928.287 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/1992, Expiration Date: 10/20/1997, Phone: (515) 432-8602
  • ODEBOLT, 4.8 Miles Nne Of (Lat: 42.377500 Lon: -95.225722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQUY287, Licensee ID: L00003092,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/14/2014, Expiration Date: 11/14/2024, Certifier: Lynn J Miller, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7714, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:
  • DM04009A, Odebolt Ia (Lat: 42.335389 Lon: -95.348000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57 m, Call Sign: WREI729,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2019, Expiration Date: 10/08/2029, Cancellation Date: 07/23/2020, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
  • IA-KIRON-SW1, 1345 360th St (Lat: 42.270139 Lon: -95.315000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WROF375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/05/2021, Expiration Date: 10/05/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Odebolt)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 232JB, N232JB, N-232JB, Serial Number: CE-448, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 06/19/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 01/26/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Lundell Plastics Corp, 400 W Market St, Odebolt, IA 51458
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3887F, N3887F, N-3887F, Serial Number: 28-7615426, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 07/26/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2019
    Registrant (Individual): John A Scott, 1829 370th St, Odebolt, IA 51458
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21305, N21305, N-21305, Serial Number: C-1118, Year manufactured: 1938, Airworthiness Date: 10/19/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/01/1993
    Registrant (Co-Owned): R Paul Wayland, Box 392 / 309 W 4th St, Odebolt, IA 51458, Other Owners: R George Trullender
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/29/2020

Most common first names in Odebolt, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2678.0 years
Robert1673.1 years
Dorothy1278.1 years
Mary1279.2 years
George1183.6 years
Donald1070.5 years
Anna1089.4 years
Mabel1085.8 years
William1080.1 years
Fred1081.7 years
Most common last names in Odebolt, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2181.7 years
Schwaller1068.6 years
Mandernach1083.9 years
Einspahr1077.8 years
Buehler1079.4 years
Raasch986.6 years
Lange880.6 years
Huldeen771.6 years
Gunderson778.1 years
Krusenstjern781.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Odebolt, IA
  • 59.1%Utility gas
  • 38.8%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Odebolt, IA
  • 55.8%Utility gas
  • 32.7%Electricity
  • 11.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Odebolt compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Renting 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 significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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