North Washington, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 108 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.5%
 
Males: 65  (60.4%)
Females: 43  (39.6%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50659

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,172 (it was $38,542 in 2000)
North Washington:

$82,172
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,522 (it was $15,611 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,159 (it was $43,300 in 2000)
North Washington:

$107,159
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $212,856; detached houses: $214,919; townhouses or other attached units: $178,837; mobile homes: $110,556
March 2022 cost of living index in North Washington: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%
(3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in North Washington, IA (2022)
    • 12788.2%White alone
    • 1510.4%Other race alone
    • 32.1%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (53.8%), American (9.2%), English (6.2%), Norwegian (6.2%), Dutch (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/16/1904

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 550 people per square mile   (low).

North Washington, Iowa map

3 residents are foreign born (1.4% Latin America, 0.7% Europe).

This city:

2.1%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
North Washington city:

1.3% ($556)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (43.3 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (131.8 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (257.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alta Vista, IA (2.4 miles ),
Ionia, IA (2.5 miles ),
Bassett, IA (2.5 miles),
New Hampton, IA (2.5 miles ),
Elma, IA (3.0 miles ),
Colwell, IA (3.1 miles),
Jacksonville, IA (3.2 miles),
Nashua, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.12 N, Longitude: 92.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in North Washington, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Washington, IA in 2022

North Washington satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+20.4%).
Most common industries in North Washington, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (12.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.8%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (13.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (13.2%)
  • Food (10.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (24.0%)
  • Food (16.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.0%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.0%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (8.0%)
  • Furniture & home furnishing merchant wholesalers (8.0%)
Most common occupations in North Washington, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (23.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (28.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Carpenters (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (16.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.0%)

Average climate in North Washington, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

North Washington-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the North Washington city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/12/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Washington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 103% 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 251.5 miles away from North Washington center
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 400.3 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) earthquake occurred 213.2 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 379.7 miles away from North Washington center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 400.3 miles away from North Washington center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 521.1 miles away from North Washington 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 Chickasaw County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Washington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near North Washington:

  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • CHICKASAW CO PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • NEW HAMPTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ELMA, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF ELMA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ELMA, IA)
  • CREST VIEW GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - CHARLES CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Washington:

  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 29 miles; Calmar, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 34 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 37 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 37 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 42 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 48 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Riverland Community College (about 49 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: North Washington Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Chickasaw 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:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in North Washington:

Marital status in North Washington, IA
  • Never married: 12.7%
  • Now married: 82.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in North Washington:

  • High school or higher: 98.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Washington, IA (based on Chickasaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,2977
Mainline Protestant4,26414
Evangelical Protestant1,0286
Other11
None2,849-
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
Chickasaw County:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.39 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

11.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Iowa:

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

10.8%
Iowa:

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 and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

North Washington government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($101.85)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($64.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($46.30)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($37.04)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($27.78)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($27.78)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($18.52)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($9.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($9.26)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $1,000 ($9.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($46.30)

North Washington government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $22,000 ($203.70)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($9.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($64.81)
  • Tax - Property: $19,000 ($175.93)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($101.85)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,000 ($324.07)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $91,000 ($842.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in North Washington:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Washington:

  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCZQ (102.3 FM; CRESCO, IA; Owner: MEGA MEDIA, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around North Washington:

  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)

North Washington fatal accident list:

May 13, 2000 01:35 AM, 170th St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 52.1mTotal length
  • 8,145Total average daily traffic
  • 970Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,145Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in North Washington, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for North Washington, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Washington, IA
  • 83.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.4%Electricity
  • 4.2%Other fuel
  • 2.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Washington, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


North Washington 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 below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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 below state average.
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