Rowan, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 118 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.9%
Males: 77  (65.7%)
Females: 41  (34.3%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50470.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,276 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Rowan:

$48,276
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,099 (it was $13,077 in 2000)

Rowan city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $24,800 in 2000)
Rowan $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $64,491; detached houses: $64,361
March 2022 cost of living index in Rowan: -15254.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.1%
(30.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Rowan, Iowa as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rowan is 144 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (51.0%), American (7.8%), Czech (7.8%), English (5.9%), European (3.9%), Portuguese (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/21/1901

Elevation: 1210 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 210 people per square mile   (very low).

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7 residents are foreign born (5.0% Asia).

This city:

5.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $601 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $509 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (49.5 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (154.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (306.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Galt, IA (2.1 miles),
Alexander, IA (2.4 miles),
Dows, IA (2.5 miles ),
Belmond, IA (2.8 miles ),
Clarion, IA (3.0 miles ),
Coulter, IA (3.0 miles ),
Latimer, IA (3.1 miles ),
Popejoy, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 42.74 N, Longitude: 93.55 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $194,700
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $194,700
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+15.3%).
Most common industries in Rowan, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.0%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.7%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (6.8%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (6.8%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (11.9%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (9.5%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Rowan, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.8%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (4.7%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.4%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (9.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (9.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.1%)

Average climate in Rowan, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Rowan-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 113% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 6.5 miles away from the Rowan city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 22.0 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rowan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 150% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 237.2 miles away from the city center
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 472.3 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 419.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 311.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 401.8 miles away from Rowan center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 419.9 miles away from Rowan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wright County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Rowan:

  • USA HEALTHCARE, DOWS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DOWS, IA)
  • BELMOND #1 (Hospital, about 7 miles away; BELMOND, IA)
  • BELMOND #2 (Hospital, about 8 miles away; BELMOND, IA)
  • IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-CLARION Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • THE HEART OF WRIGHT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLARION, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rowan:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 36 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 38 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 50 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 58 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 66 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Riverland Community College (about 71 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 72 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Library in Rowan:

  • ROWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,184; Location: 101 MAIN ST; 7,441 books; 186 audio materials; 673 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 34 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Rowan: United Church of Rowan (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Wright 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:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rowan:

Marital status in Rowan, IA
  • Never married: 38.2%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

For population 25 years and over in Rowan:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rowan, IA (based on Wright County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,79623
Evangelical Protestant2,11517
Catholic1,9723
Other41
None4,342-
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
This county:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Here:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Wright County:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Wright County:

26.5%
Iowa:

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

16.3%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rowan:

50.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.9%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Rowan:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rowan:

22.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rowan:

6.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

56.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Rowan:

75.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rowan, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,144
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,400
Firefighters 0$0 1$204
Water Supply 0$0 2$618
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$194
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,482
Totals for Government 0$0 14$5,041

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $27,000 ($228.81)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($169.49)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($110.17)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($101.69)
    Libraries: $11,000 ($93.22)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($84.75)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($67.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($42.37)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($42.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($42.37)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($16.95)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($8.47)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($8.47)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($8.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $19,000 ($161.02)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $59,000 ($500.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($42.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($16.95)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $16,000 ($135.59)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $6,000 ($50.85)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($16.95)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.47)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000 ($177.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($135.59)
  • Tax - Property: $39,000 ($330.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($135.59)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $329,000 ($2788.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rowan:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rowan:

  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rowan:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)

Rowan fatal accident list:

Jul 28, 1984 03:25 AM, Hwy 3, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 39.4mTotal length
  • 3,680Total average daily traffic
  • 898Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,680Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rowan, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rowan, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1966 Youngblood Ave (Lat: 42.764722 Lon: -93.518056), Call Sign: WPYI264,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.495 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2013, Expiration Date: 08/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2023, Certifier: Gary Nielsen, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N0JAK, Previous Call Sign: N5GIB, Grant Date: 03/15/1988, Expiration Date: 03/15/1998, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2000, Registrant: Paul M Ketchum, 124 Main, Rowan, IA 50470

  • Call Sign: WA0HEY, Grant Date: 11/01/1996, Expiration Date: 11/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2008, Registrant: Darwin A Hansen, 134 E Main St, Rowan, IA 50470

  • Call Sign: WD0AKG, Licensee ID: L00791015, Grant Date: 01/03/2014, Expiration Date: 03/29/2024, Certifier: Ruby M Osier, Registrant: Ruby M Osier, 3251 220th St, Rowan, IA 50470

  • Call Sign: WD0AKH, Licensee ID: L01401963, Grant Date: 06/11/2018, Expiration Date: 08/18/2028, Certifier: Paul E Osier, Registrant: Paul E Osier, 3251 220 St, Rowan, IA 50470-7509


Most common first names in Rowan, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Elmer474.5 years
Florence380.7 years
Fred383.0 years
Earl380.0 years
Charles388.7 years
Herbert378.0 years
Ethel395.6 years
Jessie382.0 years
John379.0 years
Kenneth379.0 years
Most common last names in Rowan, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bailey982.4 years
Burt673.0 years
Hansen472.7 years
Martin479.0 years
Aldrich462.8 years
Smith475.0 years
Box384.1 years
Gordon383.0 years
Mcalpine380.7 years
Whitten383.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rowan, IA
  • 63.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.2%Utility gas
  • 9.6%Electricity
  • 7.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rowan, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rowan compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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