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Population in 2022: 85 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.7%
 
Males: 46  (54.7%)
Females: 39  (45.3%)
Median resident age:

51.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50847, 50864.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $32,047 (it was $21,806 in 2000)
Grant:

$32,047
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,161 (it was $16,461 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,258 (it was $24,200 in 2000)
Grant:

$56,258
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $60,025; detached houses: $59,849
March 2022 cost of living index in Grant: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.4%

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  • Races in Grant, IA (2022)
    • 6093.8%White alone
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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Grant is 36 to 1.


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Ancestries: Belgian (23.7%), American (21.1%), English (15.8%), German (10.5%), Swedish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/27/1812

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 114 people per square mile   (very low).

Grant, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Grant city:

1.7% ($408)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (46.3 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (54.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (381.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elliott, IA (3.0 miles ),
Griswold, IA (3.2 miles ),
Carbon, IA (3.2 miles),
Cumberland, IA (3.3 miles ),
Lewis, IA (3.5 miles ),
Stanton, IA (3.6 miles ),
Massena, IA (3.7 miles ),
Villisca, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.14 N, Longitude: 94.99 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Grant, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Grant, IA in 2022

Grant satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Grant, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (19.6%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Truck transportation (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (14.7%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (11.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (27.3%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Apparel (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Grant, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Registered nurses (12.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (31.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)

Average climate in Grant, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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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 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Grant-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.9 miles away from the Grant city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Grant-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 292% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 342.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 399.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 302.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.6 miles away from Grant center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 269.8 miles away from Grant center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Grant topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Grant:

  • GRISWOLD CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GRISWOLD, IA)
  • STANTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; STANTON, IA)
  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - VILLISCA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; VILLISCA, IA)
  • WEL HOME HEALTH OF RED OAK (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • RED OAK REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; RED OAK, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grant:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 44 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 49 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 51 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 52 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 53 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 55 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)

Points of interest:

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

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

Cemeteries: Old East Cemetery (1), Grant Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Montgomery 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

12.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Grant:

Marital status in Grant, IA
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Grant:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Grant, IA (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,91317
Evangelical Protestant1,16410
Catholic6052
Other-1
None5,058-
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: 3
Montgomery County:

2.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.38 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

5.47 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.9%
State:

14.5%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,000
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$250
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,250

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $14,000 ($164.71)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($94.12)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($82.35)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($70.59)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($23.53)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($23.53)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($23.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($23.53)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($11.76)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $14,000 ($164.71)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($23.53)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($11.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($105.88)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($211.76)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($94.12)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $84,000 ($988.24)

Strongest AM radio stations in Grant:

  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grant:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Grant:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 351ft / 107mTotal length
  • 2,465Total average daily traffic
  • 370Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,465Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Grant, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 131970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Grant, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Grant)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • 107A, 6 Mi E And 4 Mi S Of (Lat: 41.087472 Lon: -94.870250), Overall height: 86.3 m, Call Sign: WPOR740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/1999, Expiration Date: 03/18/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Mary Mcdermott, Registrant: Pathnet, Inc., 1661 Gateway Blvd., Richardson, TX 75080, Phone: (972) 690-9933, Fax: (972) 231-0728, Email:

  • GRANT 107A, 6 Mi E 4 Mi S (Lat: 41.087500 Lon: -94.870250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 86.3 m, Call Sign: WPVZ656, Licensee ID: L00896575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 09/20/2032, Cancellation Date: 02/21/2024, Certifier: Robert N Hedrick, Registrant: Kn Telecommunications Inc.

  • STATION, 6 Miles E And 4 Miles S Of (Lat: 41.087472 Lon: -94.870250), Overall height: 86.3 m, Call Sign: KAW33,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/1997, Expiration Date: 04/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/05/1999, Phone: (630) 691-3854


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WA0BEK, Licensee ID: L01258382, Grant Date: 03/19/2007, Expiration Date: 04/29/2017, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2019, Certifier: Lynn R Shafer, Registrant: Lynn R Shafer, Box 277, Grant, IA 50847


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Grant, IA
  • 61.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.0%Electricity
  • 14.3%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Grant, IA
  • 69.2%No fuel used
  • 30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Grant compared to Iowa state average:

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