Sigourney, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,986 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.1%
 
Males: 1,044  (52.6%)
Females: 942  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52591.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,996 (it was $29,803 in 2000)
Sigourney:

$48,996
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,635 (it was $17,218 in 2000)

Sigourney city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $113,267 (it was $55,600 in 2000)
Sigourney:

$113,267
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,118; detached houses: $155,439; townhouses or other attached units: $233,412; mobile homes: $58,316

Median gross rent in 2022: $802.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sigourney: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.3%
(13.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Sigourney, IA (2022)
    • 1,77196.2%White alone
    • 271.5%Two or more races
    • 191.0%Black alone
    • 60.3%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Sigourney, Iowa as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sigourney is 177 to 1.


Crime rates in Sigourney by year

Type

2013

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(50.1)
1
(50.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
9
(448.4)
3
(150.4)
4
(202.4)
0
(0.0)
3
(149.3)
2
(99.4)
1
(50.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(195.8)
4
(199.3)
7
(350.9)
4
(202.4)
2
(100.3)
2
(99.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(50.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(244.7)
12
(597.9)
12
(601.5)
25
(1,265)
8
(401.2)
11
(547.3)
4
(198.7)
1
(50.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(99.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(101.2)
1
(50.2)
1
(49.8)
1
(49.7)
2
(101.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(50.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index23.5135.5118.8153.827.162.731.823.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Sigourney, IA

Crime rate in Sigourney detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.51
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (43.9%), American (17.9%), English (8.5%), European (6.4%), Irish (5.5%), Swedish (5.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/4/1858

Elevation: 798 feet

Land area: 2.17 square miles.

Population density: 914 people per square mile   (low).

Sigourney, Iowa map

19 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,559 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,905 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (41.6 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (187.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (236.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hayesville, IA (2.3 miles),
Delta, IA (2.6 miles ),
Webster, IA (2.7 miles),
Harper, IA (2.9 miles),
Keswick, IA (2.9 miles ),
What Cheer, IA (3.0 miles ),
South English, IA (3.2 miles ),
Thornburg, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 41.33 N, Longitude: 92.20 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $550,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $330,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $143,300
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $271,300
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $196,000
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $102,200
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $103,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $136,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $154,200
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $77,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $102,600
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Sigourney, IA residents
Average permit cost in Sigourney, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+2.9%).
Most common industries in Sigourney, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Sigourney, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Top executives (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)

Average climate in Sigourney, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sigourney-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Sigourney city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/20/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.3 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sigourney-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 303.6 miles away from Sigourney center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 303.6 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 287.0 miles away from Sigourney center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 424.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.6 miles away from Sigourney center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 321.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sigourney topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Sigourney:

  • KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 23019 HIGHWAY 149)
  • KEOKUK COUNTY PHNS (101 S MAIN STREET, COURTHOUSE)
  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (1212 SOUTH STUART STREET)
  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (900 SOUTH STONE STREET)

Heliports located in Sigourney:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sigourney:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 23 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 42 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 50 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 65 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 77 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 78 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 78 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)

Public high school in Sigourney:

Public elementary/middle school in Sigourney:

See full list of schools located in Sigourney

Library in Sigourney:

  • SIGOURNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $61,700; Location: 720 E JACKSON; 17,879 books; 1,016 audio materials; 771 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 49 print serial subscriptions; 45 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sigourney: Sigourney Golf Club (A), Sigourney Fire and Rescue (B), Keokuk County Courthouse (C), Sigourney Public Library (D), Keokuk County Sheriff Office (E), Sigourney City Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sigourney include: United Methodist Church (A), Saint Marys Church (B), Sigourney Christian Church (C), Sigourney Presbyterian Church (D), Sigourney Church of Christ (E), Hope Lutheran Church (F), First Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Sigourney include: Spanish-American War Veterans Historical Marker (1), First Court In Iowa Historical Marker (2), Legion Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Dumont Museum (20545 255th Street), Keokuk County Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 402 East Elm Street).

Hotel: Holiday Motel (21703 Highway 92).

Birthplace of: William Lawrence Adrian - Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville, Dan Peiffer - Football player, Dave Heaton - Politician.

Keokuk 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 Sigourney that have no violations reported:

  • DELTA WATER SUPPLY (Address: 612 S SHUFFLETON , Population served: 334, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.1%
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: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Sigourney in 2010:

  • 86 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 17 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 2 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities

People in group quarters in Sigourney in 2000:

  • 122 people in nursing homes
  • 8 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 8 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with branches in Sigourney (2011 data):

  • MidWestOne Bank: Sigourney - Branch 11 at 112 North Main Street, branch established on 1870/01/01. Info updated 2008/09/04: Bank assets: $1,676.4 mil, Deposits: $1,308.1 mil, headquarters in Iowa City, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 26 total offices, Holding Company: Midwestone Financial Group, Inc.
  • Keokuk County State Bank: at 201 South Jefferson Street, branch established on 1884/01/01. Info updated 2010/04/12: Bank assets: $97.6 mil, Deposits: $86.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Fountain View Bancorp., Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Sigourney:

Marital status in Sigourney, IA
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

For population 25 years and over in Sigourney:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Sigourney, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
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: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Keokuk County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
Iowa:

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

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Sigourney:

64.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

68.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

26.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Sigourney:

17.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.8%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Sigourney:

68.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.0%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sigourney, 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
Streets and Highways 2$6,754$40,5240$0
Financial Administration 1$4,542$54,5040$0
Sewerage 1$5,104$61,2480$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,432$41,1841$142
Water Supply 1$5,618$67,4160$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,276$51,3121$151
Local Libraries 1$3,085$37,0205$2,274
Other Government Administration 1$3,629$43,5482$182
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,251
Police - Other 0$0 1$221
Totals for Government 9$36,438$48,58412$4,221

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $225,000 ($113.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($2.01)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($0.50)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $392,000 ($197.38)
    Police Protection: $297,000 ($149.55)
    Sewerage: $270,000 ($135.95)
    Regular Highways: $230,000 ($115.81)
    General - Other: $154,000 ($77.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $136,000 ($68.48)
    Libraries: $133,000 ($66.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $122,000 ($61.43)
    Financial Administration: $73,000 ($36.76)
    General Public Buildings: $35,000 ($17.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $34,000 ($17.12)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $10,000 ($5.04)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($5.04)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $7,000 ($3.52)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $205,000 ($103.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $100,000 ($50.35)
    General - Other: $69,000 ($34.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $46,000 ($23.16)
    Water Utilities: $32,000 ($16.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($10.07)
    Police Protection: $16,000 ($8.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($5.54)
    General Public Building: $3,000 ($1.51)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($1.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $630,000 ($317.22)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $38,000 ($19.13)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $558,000 ($280.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $164,000 ($82.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $50,000 ($25.18)
    Housing and Community Development: $3,000 ($1.51)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $83,000 ($41.79)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $19,000 ($9.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $63,000 ($31.72)
    Sale of Property: $33,000 ($16.62)
    Interest Earnings: $15,000 ($7.55)
    Rents: $12,000 ($6.04)
    Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($3.02)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $524,000 ($263.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $256,000 ($128.90)
    Other: $8,000 ($4.03)
  • Tax - Property: $961,000 ($483.89)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $183,000 ($92.15)
    Public Utilities Sales: $133,000 ($66.97)
    Other License: $7,000 ($3.52)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,091,000 ($3066.97)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,743,000 ($1884.69)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,347,000 ($1181.77)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $5,878,000 ($2959.72)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,878,000 ($2959.72)
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Strongest AM radio stations in Sigourney:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sigourney:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sigourney:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
Sigourney fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Sigourney fatal accident list:

Mar 31, 2011 09:25 PM, S Stuart St, Lat: 41.326836, Lon: -92.206414, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 18, 1981 00:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 3, 1980 08:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 249ft / 75.8mTotal length
  • 10,935Total average daily traffic
  • 1,126Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,935Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sigourney, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sigourney, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BOWMAN JOHN RANS S-6ES (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23235, N23235, N-23235, Serial Number: C2991302, Airworthiness Date: 08/28/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 09/03/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Rans LLC, 729 W Jackson St, Sigourney, IA 52591
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2993D, N2993D, N-2993D, Serial Number: 26936, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/30/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Bcw Aviation LLC, 20913 270th St, Sigourney, IA 52591
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91RA, N91RA, N-91RA, Serial Number: 472-2003, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 09/08/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Larry E Homan, 23997 180th Ave, Sigourney, IA 52591

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of reported fires - 34 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Sigourney, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.3%), and Structure Fires (29.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Sigourney, IA
    • 7852.3%Outside Fires
    • 4429.5%Structure Fires
    • 2114.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 64.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Sigourney, IA
Most common first names in Sigourney, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4479.3 years
Mary4084.9 years
James2373.7 years
William2181.4 years
Anna2186.2 years
George2177.3 years
Dorothy2084.1 years
Margaret1883.9 years
Helen1882.2 years
Frank1778.5 years
Most common last names in Sigourney, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bruns1980.9 years
Utterback1980.8 years
Snakenberg1580.7 years
Martin1578.9 years
Hammes1578.9 years
Smith1478.4 years
Herman1482.7 years
Clubb1379.7 years
Wehr1382.8 years
Hahn1168.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sigourney, IA
  • 80.5%Utility gas
  • 15.3%Electricity
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sigourney, IA
  • 53.0%Electricity
  • 44.5%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sigourney 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.