Emmet County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.8. This is about average.
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.21. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.0%
(6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 47.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 47.2% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This city: |  2.7 people | | Iowa: |  2.5 people |
| This city: | 70.5% | | Whole state: | 67.0% |
| This city: | 5.1% | | Whole state: | 4.9% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wallingford, IA
Wallingford compared to Iowa state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- House age above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (98%)
- Wood (2%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Emmet County Iowa:
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Religion statistics for Wallingford:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.74%
| Here | | 77.7% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Catholic Church | United Methodist Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
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| Adherents | 42.4% | 18.4% | 15.0% | 9.3% | 5.6% |
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| Congregations | 32.0% | 8.0% | 16.0% | 16.0% | 4.0% |
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| Name | Lutheran Church | Baptist General Conference | Church of the Nazarene | Free Methodist Church of North America | Other |
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| Adherents | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
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| Congregations | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 8.0% |
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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 | Emmet County: | 3.85 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 2.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1 | This county: | 0.96 / 10,000 pop. | | Iowa: | 0.43 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5 | Emmet County: | 4.81 / 10,000 pop. | | Iowa: | 5.55 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 9 | This county: | 8.66 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 8.01 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Emmet County: | 8.7% | | Iowa: | 7.8% |
Adult obesity rate: | Emmet County: | 28.7% | | State: | 27.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| 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 |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,000 |
| Sewerage |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $100 |
| Totals for Government |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $1,100 |
4.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,332 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 4.93% | | 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:
6.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,365 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.70% | | 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:
Strongest AM radio stations in Wallingford:
- KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
- KILR (1070 AM; daytime; 0 kW; ESTHERVILLE, IA)
- KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, 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)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
- KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Wallingford:
- KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
- KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
- K221DO (92.1 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
- KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
- KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
- KRAQ (105.7 FM; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINNESOTA)
- KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)
- KFMC-FM (106.5 FM; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Wallingford:
- K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- K53EV (Channel 53; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
- K23FO (Channel 23; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
- K57GE (Channel 57; 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.)
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 - Wallingford (MWW), 4.1 Mi N Of Emmet County Line Approx .64 Mi Sse (Lat: 43.315556 Lon: -94.808889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: KNKN364
Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
Grant Date: 10/14/2009, Expiration Date: 10/01/2019, Certifier: Dennis Miller
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5 - Brian Fingerson, 4.1 Mi N Of Emmet County Line Approx .64 Mi Sse (Lat: 43.315556 Lon: -94.808889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Licensee ID: L01464361
Registrant: Midwest Wireless Iowa L.L.C. D/B/A Alltel, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
- Roger Jacobson, 0.4 Km South Of The Intersection Of 350th Avenue And 260th Street (Lat: 43.266111 Lon: -94.893333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 133.2 m, Overall height: 134.1 m, Licensee ID: L00162199
Registrant: Jacobson Broadcasting Company, Inc., Estherville, IA 51334, Phone: (712) 362-2644, Email:
- James E McDonald, 4.1 Mi N Of Emmet County Line Approx .64 Mi Sse (Lat: 43.315556 Lon: -94.808889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m
Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
- Jerri L Janjua, 4.1 Mi N Of Emmet County Line Approx .64 Mi Sse (Lat: 43.315556 Lon: -94.808889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Licensee ID: L00164440
Registrant: Midwest Wireless Iowa, L.L.C., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
- 4.1 Mi N Of Emmet County Line Approx .64 Mi Sse (Lat: 43.315556 Lon: -94.808889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m
Registrant: Iowa 15 Dickinson Limited Partnership, 8350 E Crescent Pky Ste 400, Englewood, CO 80111, Phone: (303) 694-3234
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 - 1 Mi E 1/4 Mi N (Lat: 43.331917 Lon: -94.778028), Call Sign: WQY723
Assigned Frequencies: 31.0400 MHz
Grant Date: 09/14/1995, Expiration Date: 10/05/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2000
Registrant: Paul Peterson, 2245 410th Ave, Wallingford, IA 51365, Phone: (712) 867-4593 - 1 Mi N 1 Mi W Then 1 Mi N (Lat: 43.331917 Lon: -94.805806), Call Sign: WXC988
Assigned Frequencies: 43.1200 MHz
Grant Date: 01/07/1998, Expiration Date: 01/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2003
Registrant: Torreson Oil Company Inc, Wallingford, IA 51365
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2 - STATION, 2.9 Mi Ene Of (Lat: 43.334667 Lon: -94.738583), Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WNEQ253
Assigned Frequencies: 2196.00 MHz, 2189.60 MHz
Grant Date: 01/20/1999, Expiration Date: 04/21/2009, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2004
Registrant: Phone: (515) 332-2571 - Wallingford, 2151 430th Avenue (Lat: 43.334694 Lon: -94.738583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WPYD394
Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6595.00 MHz
Grant Date: 07/22/2003, Expiration Date: 07/22/2013, Certifier: Allan J Becker
Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5500, Fax: (703) 726-5595, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1 - Call Sign: KC0VAI, Licensee ID: L01054929
Grant Date: 08/23/2005, Expiration Date: 08/23/2015, Certifier: James O Willmore Iii
Registrant: James O Willmore Iii, 2211 454th Avenue, Wallingford, IA 51365
FAA Registered Aircraft: 3 - Aircraft: 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 26R , Serial Number: 3153, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 06/16/1956
Registrant (Individual): Terry G Osher, Po Box 396, Wallingford, IA 51365 - Aircraft: 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2875H , Serial Number: 3500, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/29/1955
Registrant (Individual): Terry G Dba Osher, Po Box 396, Wallingford, IA 51365, Other Owners: Flying Service Osher - Aircraft: PA-25-235 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6701Z , Serial Number: 25-2308, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 03/11/1963
Registrant (Corporation): Osher Air LLC, Po Box 396, Wallingford, IA 51365
| Most common first names in Wallingford, IA among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
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| Albert | 4 | 80.5 years |
| Clarence | 3 | 74.3 years |
| Francis | 3 | 81.3 years |
| John | 3 | 83.6 years |
| Mildred | 3 | 78.0 years |
| Edward | 2 | 55.5 years |
| Christine | 2 | 95.0 years |
| Bertha | 2 | 98.5 years |
| Anna | 2 | 88.4 years |
| Beverly | 2 | 66.0 years |
| Most common last names in Wallingford, IA among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
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| Olson | 10 | 76.8 years |
| Herum | 5 | 71.8 years |
| Osher | 5 | 76.6 years |
| Skattebo | 5 | 76.4 years |
| Anderson | 4 | 79.7 years |
| Johnson | 4 | 64.2 years |
| Peterson | 4 | 77.0 years |
| Refsell | 4 | 86.5 years |
| Torreson | 4 | 85.0 years |
| Bonstead | 3 | 83.7 years |
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