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Dickinson County

Population in July 2009: 870. Population change since 2000: +6.1%
 

Males: 435  (50.0%)
Females: 435  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  49.4 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 51355.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,056 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Okoboji:

$44,056
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $38,694

Okoboji city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $236,098 (it was $114,500 in 2000)
Okoboji:

$236,098
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $295,027; Detached houses: $459,270; Townhouses or other attached units: $193,564; In 2-unit structures: $297,553; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $64,954; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $160,887; Mobile homes: $32,066

Median gross rent in 2009: $600.

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  • White alone - 646 (96.4%)
  • Hispanic - 24 (3.6%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Okoboji: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.5%), Irish (14.5%), Norwegian (10.2%), English (10.1%), Dutch (6.3%), Swedish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/28/1922

Elevation: 1451 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 488 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Okoboji:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Okoboji city:

  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

13 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.6%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Okoboji, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Okoboji to the number of sex offenders is 870 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,938 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,579 (0.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (80.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (143.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (394.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Arnolds Park, IA (1.3 miles ), Wahpeton, IA (1.5 miles ), West Okoboji, IA (1.7 miles ), Spirit Lake, IA (1.7 miles ), Orleans, IA (2.1 miles ), Milford, IA (2.1 miles ), Terril, IA (3.2 miles ), Fostoria, IA (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $159,500
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $280,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 1999: 37 buildings, average cost: $81,600
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $215,200
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $301,300
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2003: 22 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $277,100
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $319,900
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $293,800
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $360,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $280,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $550,000
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $381,400

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Latitude: 43.39 N, Longitude: 95.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.2%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +47 (+6.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (19%)
  • Manufacturing (15%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Okoboji-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Okoboji city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.6 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dickinson County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Okoboji:

  • LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; JACKSON, MN)

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Airports located in Okoboji:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Okoboji:

  • Buena Vista University (about 52 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,241)
  • South Central College (about 78 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,118)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 78 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 12,138)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 79 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 80 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 88 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 88 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)

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Notable locations in Okoboji: The Inn Golf Course (A), Brooks Country Club (B), Okoboji Police Department (C), Higgins Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Okoboji include: Hattie Elston Area (1), Ranch Amusement Park (2), Granger Cabin Historical Marker (3), Speier Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Omaha Beach (A), Dixon Beach (B), Fairoak Beach (C), Brooks Beach (D), Fairoaks Beach (E), Des Moines Beach (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Okoboji Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Lakes Art Center (Museums; 2201 Highway 71 North).

Hotels: AmericInn Okoboji (1005 Brooks Park Drive), Motel Country Club (Highway 71 & Airport), Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center (1405 Highway 71 South).

 
Dickinson 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 Okoboji and their reported violations in the past:

CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 25, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In AUG-1998

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.5%
(12.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 70.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  1.9 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.4%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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Okoboji compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Okoboji (2011 data):

  • Bank Midwest: Okoboji Branch at 1102 Sanborn Avenue, branch established on 06/27/1927. Info updated 07/11/2008: Bank assets: $61.4 mil, Deposits: $4.9 mil, headquarters in Spirit Lake, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Goodenow Bancorporation
  • United Community Bank: Okoboji Branch at Highway 71 North, branch established on 09/13/1982. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $17.2 mil, Deposits: $14.3 mil, headquarters in Milford, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Milford Bancorporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Okoboji, Iowa:

  • Village East Resort, 1405 Hwy 71, Okoboji, IA 51355 , Phone: (712) 332-2161, Fax: (712) 332-7727
  • Americinn Lodge & Suites, 1005 Brks Park Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355 , Phone: (712) 332-9000, Fax: (712) 332-9724
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Okoboji, Iowa

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Okoboji travel time to work - commute


Okoboji mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (20%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Dickinson County Iowa:




2008 Presidential Election results in Dickinson County Iowa:


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Religion statistics for Okoboji:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.15%
Here75.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents33.7%20.0%17.5%10.0%5.4%
Congregations7.7%26.9%11.5%11.5%7.7%
NameReformed Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther
Adherents5.0%2.1%1.8%1.7%2.9%
Congregations3.8%3.8%3.8%3.8%19.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Dickinson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Dickinson County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
This county:

23.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dickinson County:

27.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.7%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$4,812$28,8720$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$18,626$55,8781$744
Streets and Highways 2$5,712$34,2720$0
Water Supply 2$5,883$35,2980$0
Totals for Government 10$35,033$42,0401$744

Okoboji government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,309,000 ($1504.60)
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $117,000 ($134.48)
    All Other: $12,000 ($13.79)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $481,000 ($552.87)
    General: $103,000 ($118.39)
    Parks & Recreation: $58,000 ($66.67)
    General Public Buildings: $55,000 ($63.22)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $205,000 ($235.63)
    General - Other: $191,000 ($219.54)
    Police Protection: $177,000 ($203.45)
    Regular Highways: $121,000 ($139.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $103,000 ($118.39)
    Financial Administration: $57,000 ($65.52)
    Fire Protection: $33,000 ($37.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $29,000 ($33.33)
    General Public Buildings: $27,000 ($31.03)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($25.29)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($9.20)
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000 ($9.20)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($9.20)
    Health Services - Other: $4,000 ($4.60)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $2,000 ($2.30)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $137,000 ($157.47)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,515,000 ($2890.80)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $850,000 ($977.01)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $3,205,000 ($3683.91)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $160,000 ($183.91)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $63,000 ($72.41)
    Interest Earnings: $47,000 ($54.02)
    Special Assessments: $46,000 ($52.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $35,000 ($40.23)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($18.39)
    Fire Protection: $14,000 ($16.09)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $871,000 ($1001.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $210,000 ($241.38)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $12,000 ($13.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $66,000 ($75.86)
    General Support: $23,000 ($26.44)
    All Other: $11,000 ($12.64)
  • Tax - Property: $705,000 ($810.34)
    Other Selective Sales: $225,000 ($258.62)
    Total General Sales: $121,000 ($139.08)
    Public Utilities: $17,000 ($19.54)
    NEC: $6,000 ($6.90)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $289,000 ($332.18)

7.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,837 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.53%
Iowa average:

6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Clay County, IA  1.04% ($39,097 average AGI)
from Emmet County, IA  0.58% ($30,275)
from Osceola County, IA  0.33% ($44,609)


7.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,760 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.39%
Iowa average:

6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Clay County, IA  0.75% ($32,885 average AGI)
to Emmet County, IA  0.45% ($20,548)
to Osceola County, IA  0.32% ($23,864)

Strongest AM radio stations in Okoboji:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Okoboji:

  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K249DL (97.7 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: LAKES AREA CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)
  • K210CG (89.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRAQ (105.7 FM; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINNESOTA)
  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KITN (93.5 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • K221DO (92.1 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Okoboji:

  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • K23FO (Channel 23; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K57GE (Channel 57; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K53EV (Channel 53; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K41EG (Channel 41; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERAL RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K45EH (Channel 45; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K51EN (Channel 51; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K59FN (Channel 59; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K61GE (Channel 61; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Okoboji fatal accident list:

Jun 11, 1988 06:30 AM, Lakeshore, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 3, 1975 06:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Jim Tidmore, 3300 Lakeshore Drive (Lat: 43.388861 Lon: -95.146667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 38.1 m
    Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 10 G Street, N.E. - 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Email:
  • Jim Tidmore, 3300 Lakeshore Drive (Lat: 43.388861 Lon: -95.146667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 38.1 m
    Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 10 G Street, N.E. - 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Hwy 71 2 Blks N Of City Limits (Lat: 43.378861 Lon: -95.065000), Call Sign: KNFE674
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.055 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/16/2002, Expiration Date: 03/20/2012
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
  • 3300 Lakeshore Drive (Lat: 43.388861 Lon: -95.146667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 42 m, Call Sign: KAC362
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.220 MHz, 156.015 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/03/2004, Expiration Date: 02/02/2015
    Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St., North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:
  • Lat: 43.388556 Lon: -95.128361, Call Sign: WQCR514
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2005, Expiration Date: 05/09/2015, Certifier: Brett Hetland
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Lat: 43.333278 Lon: -95.150250, Structure height: 1.8 m, Call Sign: WPNJ696
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 02/10/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003
    Registrant: City Of Okoboji, Us Hwy 71, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Okoboji, 3300 Lakeshore Dr (Lat: 43.388861 Lon: -95.146667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WQEK926
    Assigned Frequencies: 943.862 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/24/2006, Expiration Date: 02/24/2016, Certifier: Mike Ehret
    Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St., North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:
  • OKOBOJI, Lat: 43.379500 Lon: -95.163000, Call Sign: WQGC641
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/11/2006, Expiration Date: 12/11/2016, Certifier: Dennis Daly
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 1218 Morningside Dr (Lat: 43.384694 Lon: -95.127778), Type: Building, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WHV796, Licensee ID: L00005973
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.475 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2005, Expiration Date: 12/07/2015
    Registrant: Kraig D Vos, 2641 Park St, Sheldon, IA 51201, Phone: (712) 324-3656

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB0ENS
    Grant Date: 12/29/1994, Expiration Date: 05/09/1999, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2001
    Registrant: Philip A Brown, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Call Sign: KB0FWE
    Grant Date: 01/21/1992, Expiration Date: 01/21/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2004
    Registrant: William F Adams, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Call Sign: W0DRU, Licensee ID: L00925113
    Grant Date: 01/17/2006, Expiration Date: 04/04/2016, Certifier: Raymond S Schuneman
    Registrant: Raymond S Schuneman, 6511 Lake Shore Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Call Sign: WA0ARS, Licensee ID: L00827548
    Grant Date: 03/10/2004, Expiration Date: 03/29/2014, Certifier: Michael J Earnest
    Registrant: Michael J Earnest, 24153 178th St, Okoboji, IA 51355-2549
  • Call Sign: W9BW, Previous Call Sign: WA0AB, Licensee ID: L00193145
    Grant Date: 03/11/2010, Expiration Date: 06/07/2020, Certifier: Philip C Petersen
    Registrant: Philip C Petersen, 2305 Holliday Way, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Call Sign: K0USQ, Previous Call Sign: KB0DAL, Licensee ID: L00325561
    Grant Date: 02/18/2004, Expiration Date: 02/18/2014, Certifier: Christopher W Wilken
    Registrant: Christopher W Wilken, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Call Sign: KC0UMA, Licensee ID: L01018325
    Grant Date: 05/17/2005, Expiration Date: 05/17/2015, Certifier: Chris R Yungbluth
    Registrant: Chris R Yungbluth, Okoboji, IA 51355



FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: A-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 100HY , Serial Number: 2100
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 35, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: 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: 4477S , Serial Number: E-699, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Maynard Dba Smith, Po Box 409, Okoboji, IA 51355, Other Owners: Mobile Homes Smith
  • Aircraft: 150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5755E , Serial Number: 17255, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 03/02/1959
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Christopher W Wilken, Po Box 306, Okoboji, IA 51355, Other Owners: Lance A Wilken
  • Aircraft: E-90 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A-27-28 (680 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 611R , Serial Number: LW-244, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1981
    Registrant (Corporation): Zim Air LLC, 5305 Lake Shore Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: SR7 XL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI-99 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 69WG , Serial Number: SR7XL-2384, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 09/14/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 674, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: 95-B55 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-470-L (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 752CA , Serial Number: TC-1752, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 04/02/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Camm Air, 3500 Lake Shore Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: 35-B33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8611M , Serial Number: CD-660, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 08/02/1963
    Registrant (Corporation): Lakeland Aviation LLC, C/O Brian F Luepke / 1023 Brooks North Ln, Okoboji, IA 51355



Most common first names in Okoboji, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Ruth981.7 years
Margaret884.6 years
Richard869.0 years
Robert777.7 years
John679.5 years
Dorothy679.3 years
Helen682.2 years
William675.5 years
James577.4 years
Donald477.5 years
Most common last names in Okoboji, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson469.8 years
Allard375.0 years
Davenport380.7 years
Wilson394.0 years
Ledoux379.3 years
Moritz369.7 years
Olson375.0 years
Russell379.0 years
Smith387.3 years
Thompson387.7 years

Businesses in Okoboji, IA

  • FedEx: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • UPS: 1


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  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Management of companies and enterprises"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides"
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  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Furniture and related products"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Farmers and farm managers"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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