Amana, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 442.
Males: 192  (43.5%)
Females: 250  (56.5%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52203.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,815
Amana:

$68,815
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,207

Amana CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $188,170
Amana:

$188,170
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $302,214; detached houses: $301,609
March 2022 cost of living index in Amana: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.7%

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Ancestries: German (45.3%), Irish (18.4%), European (10.8%), Scandinavian (8.0%), Swedish (7.1%), Danish (5.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 740 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,671 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,600 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (16.4 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (154.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

East Amana, IA (1.1 miles),
Middle Amana, IA (1.2 miles ),
Homestead, IA (1.7 miles),
High Amana, IA (1.9 miles),
West Amana, IA (2.2 miles),
South Amana, IA (2.3 miles),
Walford, IA (2.4 miles ),
Oxford, IA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.80 N, Longitude: 91.87 W

Area code: 319

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

Amana tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.217
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Amana-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Amana place center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 16.3 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amana-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 313.0 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 294.3 miles away from Amana center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 313.0 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 155.4 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) earthquake occurred 460.1 miles away from Amana center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 341.5 miles away from the city 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 Iowa County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers in Amana:

  • ESSENCE OF LIFE (3207 220TH TRAIL)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF AMANA (3207 220TH TRAIL)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Amana:

  • IOWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • HIGHLAND RIDGE CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF COMPASSION (Hospital, about 12 miles away; WILLIAMSBURG, IA)
  • HERITAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - NORTH LIBERTY (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; NORTH LIBERTY, IA)

Airports located in Amana:

Operable nuclear power plant near Amana:

  • 19 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amana:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 14 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 20 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 50 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 58 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 59 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 70 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 70 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Amana: Amana Colonies RV Park (A), Amana (B), Wool Will Machine Shop Museum (C), Museum of Amana History (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Amana: Iowa City Bible Fellowship (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Amana Heritage Museum (4310 220th Trail), Colony Visits Heritage Destinations (Tours & Charters; 715 13th Avenue).

Hotels: Holiday Inn (PO Box 187), Guest House Motel (4712 220th Trail).

Iowa 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 Amana that have no violations reported:

  • HIGH AND WEST AMANA WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 250, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HOMESTEAD WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 148, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
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: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Amana (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Cedar Rapids - Amana Branch at 509 39th Avenue, branch established on 1973/07/09. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Amana:

Marital status in Amana, IA
  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 2.5%

For population 25 years and over in Amana:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 64.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Amana, IA (based on Iowa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,29715
Catholic2,6334
Mainline Protestant2,56114
Other31
None6,861-
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
Iowa County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Iowa County:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

10.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Iowa County:

29.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.4%
State:

14.5%

Businesses in Amana, IA

  • FedEx: 1
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Amana:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amana:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Amana:

  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)

Amana fatal accident list:

May 13, 2005 08:45 PM, 48th Ave, Lat: 41.798410, Lon: -91.865720, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 21, 2001 03:40 AM, 16th Ave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 28, 1997 07:44 PM, 151, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 210ft / 64.1mTotal length
  • 27,060Total average daily traffic
  • 2,566Total average daily truck traffic
  • 27,060Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Amana, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Amana, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Amana)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 451 27th Ave (Lat: 41.816944 Lon: -91.904444), Call Sign: WPUJ878,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.050 MHz, 457.050 MHz, Grant Date: 03/19/2002, Expiration Date: 03/19/2012, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2012, Certifier: John Depaepe, Registrant: Cec - Communications Engineering Co, 1000 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Phone: (319) 364-0271, Fax: (319) 364-5354

  • Lat: 41.792778 Lon: -91.897778, Call Sign: WPVZ700,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.750 MHz, Grant Date: 09/20/2002, Expiration Date: 09/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2012, Certifier: Lonny Koehn, Registrant: Graybill Electronics Inc, 98 Emmons Street, Hiawatha, IA 52233, Phone: (319) 393-5456, Fax: (319) 393-5458

  • 451 27th Ave (Lat: 41.810361 Lon: -91.902361), Call Sign: WQIR857,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.187 MHz, 456.487 MHz, 456.662 MHz, 456.887 MHz, 457.287 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 457.862 MHz, 461.412 MHz, 451.312 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 04/26/2008, Expiration Date: 04/26/2018, Cancellation Date: 06/30/2018, Certifier: David M Saslow, Registrant: Gps Industries, LLC, 1074 North Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, Phone: (941) 306-3890, Fax: (941) 952-1859, Email:

  • Lat: 41.800000 Lon: -91.895278, Call Sign: WQUY476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.337 MHz, 467.337 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2014, Expiration Date: 11/17/2024, Certifier: Angie Buch, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-0224, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:

  • Lat: 41.796444 Lon: -91.864111, Call Sign: WRJF385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz, 451.462 MHz, 456.462 MHz, 451.662 MHz, 456.662 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2020, Expiration Date: 08/20/2030, Certifier: Nicole Warner, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • 3890 C Street (Lat: 41.811722 Lon: -91.878944), Call Sign: WRKW267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.765 MHz, 464.012 MHz, 469.012 MHz, 464.212 MHz, 469.212 MHz, 464.287 MHz, 469.287 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/23/2031, Certifier: Laura Sue Woods, Registrant: Business Radio, 1418 5th St, Coralville, IA 52241, Phone: (319) 354-2204, Fax: (319) 351-2938, Email:

  • Lat: 41.808472 Lon: -91.904917, Call Sign: WRUY778,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.737 MHz, 457.737 MHz, 461.712 MHz, 466.712 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2022, Expiration Date: 10/19/2032, Certifier: Stephan Kahlar, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Amana)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Amana)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fire incidents - 15 took place in 2015, and the least - 1 in 2011. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Amana, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (51.4%), and Structure Fires (30.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Amana, IA
    • 7551.4%Outside Fires
    • 4530.8%Structure Fires
    • 2114.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Amana, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Amana, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Amana, IA
  • 65.1%Utility gas
  • 34.9%Electricity


Amana compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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