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Whittemore, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 482 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.1%
 
Males: 244  (50.7%)
Females: 238  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50598.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,197 (it was $31,111 in 2000)
Whittemore:

$73,197
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,577 (it was $14,669 in 2000)

Whittemore city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $93,014 (it was $39,100 in 2000)
Whittemore:

$93,014
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $177,142; detached houses: $173,644; townhouses or other attached units: $294,246; in 2-unit structures: $189,119; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,281; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $196,491; mobile homes: $52,605

Median gross rent in 2022: $592.

March 2022 cost of living index in Whittemore: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.7%

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  • Races in Whittemore, IA (2022)
    • 50593.9%White alone
    • 305.6%Two or more races
    • 20.4%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Whittemore, Iowa as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whittemore is 508 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (58.4%), Norwegian (10.8%), Dutch (6.9%), American (4.3%), English (3.9%), Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/19/1891

Elevation: 1203 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 1,153 people per square mile   (low).

Whittemore, Iowa map

16 residents are foreign born (2.2% Africa, 0.4% Europe, 0.4% Latin America).

This city:

3.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,314 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $985 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (82.2 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (143.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rodman, IA (2.4 miles),
Cylinder, IA (2.6 miles),
West Bend, IA (2.7 miles ),
Algona, IA (3.1 miles ),
Fenton, IA (3.3 miles ),
Ottosen, IA (3.4 miles),
Lone Rock, IA (3.5 miles),
Irvington, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 43.06 N, Longitude: 94.42 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Whittemore, IA residents
Average permit cost in Whittemore, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Whittemore, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Food (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (11.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Food (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.7%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Whittemore, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Whittemore, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Whittemore, Iowa average temperatures Whittemore, Iowa average precipitation Whittemore, Iowa humidity Whittemore, Iowa wind speed Whittemore, Iowa snowfall Whittemore, Iowa sunshine Whittemore, 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 14.3 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 14.3 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 14.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Whittemore-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Whittemore city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.2 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Whittemore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 154% 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 197.2 miles away from Whittemore center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 261.9 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 478.0 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 227.5 miles away from Whittemore center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 202.9 miles away from Whittemore 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 209.6 miles away from the city 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 Kossuth County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Whittemore topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Whittemore:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 10 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • EMMETSBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whittemore:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 32 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 42 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 50 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 66 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 78 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 80 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Iowa State University (about 82 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)

Library in Whittemore:

  • WHITTEMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $56,471; Location: 405 4TH ST; 17,019 books; 777 audio materials; 1,462 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Whittemore: Whittemore (A), West Bend Elevator Company Elevator (B), Whittemore Volunteer Fire Department (C), Whittemore City Hall (D), Whittemore Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Whittemore include: Saint Paul's Lutheran Church (A), Saint Michael's Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kossuth 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 Whittemore and their reported violations in the past:

HAVELOCK WATER SUPPLY (Address: 208 HWY 18 , Population served: 138, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-14-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-14-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-14-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-14-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2007)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
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: 0.9% of all households

Banks with branches in Whittemore (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank: Whittemore Branch at 412 Broad Street, branch established on 1993/01/15. 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 Whittemore:

Marital status in Whittemore, IA
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 55.1%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Whittemore:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whittemore, IA (based on Kossuth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7337
Mainline Protestant4,12019
Evangelical Protestant3,04417
Other11
None1,645-
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: 8
Here:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Kossuth County:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Kossuth County:

12.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Kossuth County:

26.9%
Iowa:

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

16.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

56.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

55.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.1
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Whittemore:

18.2%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Whittemore:

3.8%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

62.9%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Whittemore:

76.6%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Whittemore, 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 1$4,608$55,2960$0
Water Supply 1$4,790$57,4800$0
Financial Administration 1$4,790$57,4803$3,989
Electric Power 1$7,928$95,1360$0
Local Libraries 0$0 9$11,033
Totals for Government 4$22,116$66,34812$15,022

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $968,000 ($2008.30)
    Gas Utilities: $306,000 ($634.85)
    Water Utilities: $179,000 ($371.37)
    Regular Highways: $170,000 ($352.70)
    General - Other: $130,000 ($269.71)
    Libraries: $127,000 ($263.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $86,000 ($178.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($132.78)
    Sewerage: $39,000 ($80.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $19,000 ($39.42)
    Financial Administration: $19,000 ($39.42)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($26.97)
    Health - Other: $9,000 ($18.67)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($8.30)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($4.15)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $82,000 ($170.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $224,000 ($464.73)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($24.90)

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

  • Charges - Other: $106,000 ($219.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($101.66)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($82.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($24.90)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $26,000 ($53.94)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $35,000 ($72.61)
    Donations From Private Sources: $13,000 ($26.97)
    Rents: $12,000 ($24.90)
    Sale of Property: $11,000 ($22.82)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($6.22)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $699,000 ($1450.21)
    Gas Utilities: $470,000 ($975.10)
    Water Utilities: $153,000 ($317.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $63,000 ($130.71)
    Other: $3,000 ($6.22)
  • Tax - Property: $175,000 ($363.07)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $55,000 ($114.11)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.07)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,545,000 ($5280.08)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,474,000 ($5132.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $71,000 ($147.30)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $786,000 ($1630.71)

Businesses in Whittemore, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Whittemore:

  • 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.)
  • 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)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whittemore:

  • 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)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Whittemore:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 33.3mTotal length
  • 4,565Total average daily traffic
  • 609Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,565Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Whittemore, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Whittemore, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • (Whittemore) 502 Railroad Street (Lat: 43.064861 Lon: -94.426472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.7 m, Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: KNKQ267
    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 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Whittemore (MWW), (Whittemore) 502 Railroad Street (Lat: 43.065000 Lon: -94.426389), Type: Silo, Structure height: 56.7 m, Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN364
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/01/2029, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • LORI DAWSON, 2105 20th Ave (Lat: 43.075361 Lon: -94.424500), Type: 94.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Lori Dawson, 2105 20th Ave (Lat: 43.075361 Lon: -94.424500), Type: 94.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 2105 20th Ave (Lat: 43.075361 Lon: -94.424500), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 19109 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 2105 20th Ave (Lat: 43.075361 Lon: -94.424500), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 19109 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 2105 20th Ave (Lat: 43.075361 Lon: -94.424500), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 19109 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Jct Hwys 18 & 15 2 Mi N 1 Mi E (Lat: 43.111083 Lon: -94.403028), Call Sign: KNIM853, Licensee ID: L00959745,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.525 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2004, Expiration Date: 03/08/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2014, Registrant: Nicolaus, Tom

  • 2 1/2 Mi S And 2 1/2 Mi E (Lat: 43.020806 Lon: -94.371083), Call Sign: KNHU502, Licensee ID: L00730026,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.960 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/2003, Expiration Date: 11/17/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2014, Registrant: Wayne Schumacher, 408 180th St, Whittemore, IA 50598, Phone: (515) 884-2554

  • Lat: 43.141000 Lon: -94.421694, Call Sign: WQNV225,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.840 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2011, Expiration Date: 06/06/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/07/2021, Certifier: Thad Struecker, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., Post Office Box 248, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 43.052083 Lon: -94.453722, Call Sign: WQQB239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.912 MHz, Grant Date: 10/11/2012, Expiration Date: 10/11/2022, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2022, Certifier: Randy Meyer, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • 4071 555th Avenue (Lat: 43.057000 Lon: -94.491972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: WQQB486,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.412 MHz, Grant Date: 10/16/2012, Expiration Date: 10/16/2022, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2022, Certifier: Jerry Fuerstenau, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 43.097472 Lon: -94.379972, Call Sign: WQVL939,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.360 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2015, Expiration Date: 03/24/2025, Certifier: Tom Bjustrom, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 43.126417 Lon: -94.442028, Call Sign: WQVM275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.112 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2015, Expiration Date: 03/25/2025, Certifier: Kent Elbert, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • WHITTEMORE, 502 Railroad St (Lat: 43.065000 Lon: -94.426389), Type: Building, Structure height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WQPP493,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2012, Expiration Date: 07/12/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • WHITTEMORE, 502 Railroad St (Lat: 43.065167 Lon: -94.426611), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WRCR922,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2018, Expiration Date: 12/18/2028, Certifier: Chase W Cox, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • BJUSTROM, 435 220th St (Lat: 43.083528 Lon: -94.372361), Type: Silo, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 36 m, Call Sign: WRDM727,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/05/2019, Expiration Date: 06/05/2029, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: N0ACK, Licensee ID: L01333573, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/16/2028, Certifier: Michael H Zimmerman, Registrant: Michael H Zimmerman, Whittemore, IA 50598


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: KURTZ GAROLD RV4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-L2A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 121GK, N121GK, N-121GK, Serial Number: 2767, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 03/12/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 04/20/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): Meyer Aviation Inc, Po Box 456, Whittemore, IA 50598
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35B (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3526A, N3526A, N-3526A, Serial Number: D-9075, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 12/03/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Meyer Ag Aviation Inc, Po Box 175, Whittemore, IA 50598
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-34AG (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 502GK, N502GK, N-502GK, Serial Number: 502B-2794, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 01/10/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 04/19/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Aviation Inc Meyer, Po Box 175, Whittemore, IA 50598, Other Owners: Ag Aviation Inc Meyer
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T-50 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 131 mph), Engine: JACOBS L4 /R755-7 (245 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 60453, N60453, N-60453, Serial Number: 5199, Year manufactured: 1943, Airworthiness Date: 07/30/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/20/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Anthony R Meyer, Po Box 175, Whittemore, IA 50598
  • Aircraft: BEECH E33A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8476N, N8476N, N-8476N, Serial Number: CE-226, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 01/12/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Chad A Meyer, Po Box 456, Whittemore, IA 50598

Most common first names in Whittemore, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1480.1 years
William1177.3 years
Frank881.7 years
George882.6 years
Joseph781.6 years
Esther785.6 years
Mary786.7 years
Herman684.5 years
Helen682.5 years
Harold672.7 years
Most common last names in Whittemore, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Elbert2474.4 years
Meyer1982.1 years
Kollasch1485.2 years
Ostwald981.6 years
Struecker681.7 years
Gade680.0 years
Kenne582.2 years
Greinert583.3 years
Bell579.6 years
Zumach582.4 years
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whittemore, IA
  • 90.5%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Whittemore, IA
  • 87.9%Utility gas
  • 12.1%Electricity


Whittemore 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.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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