West Bend, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 775 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.1%
 
Males: 350  (45.3%)
Females: 425  (54.7%)
Median resident age:

36.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50597.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,218 (it was $31,711 in 2000)
West Bend:

$79,218
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,993 (it was $18,804 in 2000)

West Bend city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $153,773 (it was $48,300 in 2000)
West Bend:

$153,773
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,190; detached houses: $169,815; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $127,205; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $188,834; mobile homes: $20,604

Median gross rent in 2022: $526.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Bend: 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%
(4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in West Bend, IA (2022)
    • 76080.9%White alone
    • 15316.3%Hispanic
    • 272.9%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (50.4%), Dutch (6.6%), American (6.1%), Irish (2.7%), English (2.5%), Swiss (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/27/1884

Elevation: 1198 feet

Land area: 0.88 square miles.

Population density: 877 people per square mile   (low).

West Bend, Iowa map

48 residents are foreign born (4.8% Latin America).

This city:

5.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,776 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,783 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (76.7 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (142.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ottosen, IA (2.4 miles),
Rodman, IA (2.5 miles),
Whittemore, IA (2.7 miles ),
Bode, IA (3.2 miles ),
Cylinder, IA (3.2 miles),
Plover, IA (3.3 miles),
Bradgate, IA (3.3 miles),
Rolfe, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.96 N, Longitude: 94.45 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $750,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $483,300
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $450,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $375,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $212,500
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $112,200
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $142,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $155,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $189,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $147,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $84,700
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $81,500
Number of permits per 10,000 West Bend, IA residents
Average permit cost in West Bend, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in West Bend, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (11.4%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.7%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Warehousing & storage (16.5%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.1%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Food (5.4%)
Most common occupations in West Bend, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (3.0%)

Average climate in West Bend, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

West Bend, Iowa average temperatures West Bend, Iowa average precipitation West Bend, Iowa humidity West Bend, Iowa wind speed West Bend, Iowa snowfall West Bend, Iowa sunshine West Bend, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

West Bend-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the West Bend city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1979, a category F4 tornado 24.1 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Bend-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 160% 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 203.4 miles away from West Bend center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 263.3 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 470.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 226.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 208.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 210.5 miles away from West Bend 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 Palo Alto 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: 7, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Bend topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in West Bend:

  • WEST BEND CARE CENTER (203 FOURTH STREET NW)

Other hospitals and medical centers near West Bend:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • EMMETSBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Bend:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 35 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 37 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 45 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 68 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 77 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 86 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 87 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)

Public high school in West Bend:

  • WEST BEND-MALLARD HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 300 3RD AVE SW, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in West Bend:

See full list of schools located in West Bend

Library in West Bend:

  • WEST BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $77,625; Location: 316 S BROADWAY; 17,226 books; 881 audio materials; 1,329 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in West Bend: Grotto of the Redemption (A), Grotto of the Redemption Campground (B), West Bend (C), West Bend Elevator Company Elevator (D), Palo Alto Community Ambulance West Bend (E), West Bend Public Library (F), West Bend Fire Department (G), West Bend City Hall (H), West Bend Police Department (I), West Bend Historical Society Museum (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in West Bend include: Saint Peter and Pauls Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), Peace Lutheran Church (C), Apostolic Christian Fellowship (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Grotto Of The Redemption (Museums; 300 N Broadway Ave).

Hotel: Park View Inn & Suites and Conference Center (13 4th Street Northeast).

Palo Alto 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:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

39 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
41 people in nursing homes in 2000
15 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in West Bend (2011 data):

  • West Iowa Bank: at 319 S Broadway Ave, branch established on 1926/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $94.7 mil, Deposits: $81.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: West Bend Bancorp.
  • Farmers State Bank: West Bend Branch at 324 South Broadway, branch established on 2006/06/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $95.2 mil, Deposits: $83.8 mil, headquarters in Algona, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Whittemore Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in West Bend:

Marital status in West Bend, IA
  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.1%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

For population 25 years and over in West Bend:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for West Bend, IA (based on Palo Alto County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00812
Catholic2,7987
Evangelical Protestant1,4449
Other--
None2,171-
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: 5
This county:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

9.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Palo Alto County:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Palo Alto County:

9.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
West Bend:

49.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.4%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
West Bend:

19.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
West Bend:

14.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
West Bend:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
West Bend:

37.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
West Bend:

52.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
West Bend:

73.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Bend, 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
Electric Power 3$19,701$78,8040$0
Other Government Administration 2$9,736$58,4161$82
Water Supply 1$3,953$47,4360$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,612$55,3440$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,631$43,5720$0
Local Libraries 1$2,522$30,2644$1,911
Totals for Government 9$44,155$58,8735$1,993

West Bend government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $232,000 ($299.35)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($16.77)
    Electric Utilities: $3,000 ($3.87)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,104,000 ($1424.52)
    Gas Utilities: $574,000 ($740.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $237,000 ($305.81)
    Regular Highways: $200,000 ($258.06)
    Water Utilities: $145,000 ($187.10)
    Sewerage: $132,000 ($170.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $114,000 ($147.10)
    Libraries: $113,000 ($145.81)
    Police Protection: $110,000 ($141.94)
    General - Other: $91,000 ($117.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $86,000 ($110.97)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($6.45)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($5.16)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($3.87)
    Housing and Community Development: $3,000 ($3.87)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.58)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $28,000 ($36.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($2.58)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $385,000 ($496.77)

West Bend government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $239,000 ($308.39)
    Other: $157,000 ($202.58)
    Sewerage: $146,000 ($188.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($25.81)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($23.23)
    Housing and Community Development: $2,000 ($2.58)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $60,000 ($77.42)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $76,000 ($98.06)
    Interest Earnings: $18,000 ($23.23)
    Rents: $10,000 ($12.90)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($3.87)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,892,000 ($2441.29)
    Gas Utilities: $591,000 ($762.58)
    Water Utilities: $122,000 ($157.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $117,000 ($150.97)
    General Local Government Support: $37,000 ($47.74)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.58)
  • Tax - Property: $480,000 ($619.35)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $88,000 ($113.55)
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000 ($3.87)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.58)

West Bend government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,318,000 ($1700.65)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,069,000 ($1379.35)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $249,000 ($321.29)

West Bend government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,081,000 ($6556.13)

Businesses in West Bend, IA

  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in West Bend:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Bend:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around West Bend:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

West Bend fatal accident list:

Dec 26, 2012 02:10 PM, 2nd St S, Lat: 42.958689, Lon: -94.450361, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 1, 1989 10:00 AM, Local, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 35.8mTotal length
  • 1,615Total average daily traffic
  • 240Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,615Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in West Bend, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for West Bend, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in West Bend)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Lat: 42.956361 Lon: -94.460528, Call Sign: WPRH364,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.050 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2015, Expiration Date: 09/21/2025, Certifier: Dave Girres, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Se Corner Ne 1/4 31 Whittmore Twp (Lat: 42.992194 Lon: -94.424417), Call Sign: KYZ980,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.035 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2004, Expiration Date: 10/17/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2014, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 42.954250 Lon: -94.448750, Call Sign: WQKV337,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.505 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/2019, Expiration Date: 09/24/2029, Certifier: Jamie Schmidt, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • MOBILE, Lat: 42.954250 Lon: -94.448972, Call Sign: WQSE910,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.575 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2013, Expiration Date: 09/11/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2023, Certifier: John E Bruellman, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 42.982694 Lon: -94.481222, Call Sign: WQYF206,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.975 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2016, Expiration Date: 09/07/2026, Certifier: Tony Girres, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 N, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • 5727 440th St (Lat: 43.009667 Lon: -94.453500), Type: Silo, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 38.5 m, Call Sign: WRAW530,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.412 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/2018, Expiration Date: 03/26/2028, Certifier: Cory Fehr, Registrant: Roe-Comm, Inc., 1400 Ramona Avenue, Portage, MI 49002, Phone: (269) 327-1045, Fax: (269) 327-8784, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, Ne Of The Int Of Cnw Railroad And St Hwy 15 (Lat: 42.964389 Lon: -94.446083), Structure height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WNES510,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.237 MHz, 928.237 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/1998, Expiration Date: 10/29/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2009, Phone: (515) 228-2183

  • Elevator In (Lat: 42.964389 Lon: -94.446083), Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WPJE852,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.262 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/1996, Expiration Date: 05/14/2001, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2001, Phone: (507) 835-8375

  • West Bend, Lat: 42.961000 Lon: -94.445694, Call Sign: WQDB637, Licensee ID: L00045482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.368 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2015, Expiration Date: 07/15/2025, Certifier: Lisa Sewell, Registrant: City Of West Bend

  • WEST BEND, 4870 570th Ave (Lat: 42.941111 Lon: -94.462667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQIL585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2008, Expiration Date: 03/11/2018, Cancellation Date: 04/07/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 315 W 2nd Street (Lat: 42.958833 Lon: -94.450528), Call Sign: WRV223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.690 MHz, Expiration Date: 07/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/05/1999, Registrant: Northwest Tel. Coop. Assoc. Of Havelock, Wood Street, Havelock, IA 50546


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 733RG, N733RG, N-733RG, Serial Number: 17268485, Airworthiness Date: 01/13/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 05/13/1981
    Registrant (Corporation): Palo Alto Flyers, Po Box 255, West Bend, IA 50597
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER CALLAIR A-9 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7647V, N7647V, N-7647V, Serial Number: 1375, Year manufactured: 1968, Certificate Issue Date: 01/25/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Fogarty Flying Service Inc, Route 1, West Bend, IA 50597
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/04/2017

Most common first names in West Bend, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1878.2 years
Mary1783.0 years
George1579.5 years
Donald1162.6 years
Dorothy1076.3 years
William1077.8 years
Ida987.2 years
Fred976.7 years
Robert875.8 years
Paul875.9 years
Most common last names in West Bend, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Banwart2180.6 years
Montag1382.1 years
Metzger1283.7 years
Bonnstetter1181.6 years
Harms1179.2 years
Anliker1079.3 years
Brown979.5 years
Schafer982.8 years
Schmidt983.8 years
Zaugg982.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Bend, IA
  • 86.3%Utility gas
  • 11.1%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Bend, IA
  • 54.1%Utility gas
  • 45.9%Electricity


West Bend compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Kyle Joseph Banwart (2)
  • Roger A. Montag (2)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.