Blakesburg, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 271 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.5%
Males: 105  (39.1%)
Females: 166  (60.9%)
Median resident age:

46.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52536.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,226 (it was $28,500 in 2000)
Blakesburg:

$31,226
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,102 (it was $13,962 in 2000)

Blakesburg city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,334 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Blakesburg:

$87,334
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,151; detached houses: $101,621; mobile homes: $36,243

Median gross rent in 2022: $560.

March 2022 cost of living index in Blakesburg: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.8%
(8.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 92.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Blakesburg, IA (2022)
    • 19682.4%White alone
    • 4619.3%Two or more races
    • 10.4%Asian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Blakesburg, Iowa as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Blakesburg is 101 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (35.6%), American (16.7%), German (15.6%), Czechoslovakian (3.3%), Italian (3.3%), Czech (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 1,021 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

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

1.6% ($533)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (67.1 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (165.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (264.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Albia, IA (3.1 miles ),
Chillicothe, IA (3.2 miles),
Unionville, IA (3.2 miles),
Moravia, IA (3.3 miles ),
Ottumwa, IA (3.5 miles ),
Eddyville, IA (3.7 miles ),
Udell, IA (3.7 miles),
Drakesville, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 40.96 N, Longitude: 92.64 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Blakesburg, IA residents
Average permit cost in Blakesburg, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +72 (+23.8%).
Most common industries in Blakesburg, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (14.7%)
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (17.0%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Machinery (12.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Food (12.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.8%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Blakesburg, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.8%)
  • Food processing workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (7.7%)
  • Food processing workers (7.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Blakesburg, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Blakesburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Blakesburg city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 28.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Blakesburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 222% 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 306.6 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 390.0 miles away from Blakesburg center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 306.6 miles away from Blakesburg 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 292.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 310.9 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 437.4 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 Wapello County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Blakesburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Blakesburg:

  • OAKWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OTTUMWA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • MONROE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ALBIA, IA)
  • RIDGEWOOD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • RIDGEWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)

Airports located in Blakesburg:

Amtrak station near Blakesburg:

  • 13 miles: OTTUMWA (210 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blakesburg:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 14 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 54 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 70 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 73 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • University of Iowa (about 75 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 78 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 84 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Public elementary/middle school in Blakesburg:

  • BLAKESBURG ELEMENTARY (Location: 407 S WILSON, Grades: PK-6)

Library in Blakesburg:

  • BLAKESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,124; Location: CASS & HIGH; 4,736 books; 31 audio materials; 285 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 17 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Blakesburg: Blakesburg (A), Blakesburg Fire Department (B), Blakesburg Public Library (C), Blakesburg Town Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Blakesburg include: Blakesburg Christian Church (A), Blakesburg Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wapello 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 Blakesburg and their reported violations in the past:

BLAKESBURG MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (Population served: 296, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and AUG-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2006), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (2 times from AUG-30-2007 to AUG-30-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and AUG-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2006), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (2 times from AUG-30-2007 to AUG-30-2007)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Blakesburg:

Marital status in Blakesburg, IA
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 41.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.5%
  • Divorced: 21.4%

For population 25 years and over in Blakesburg:

  • High school or higher: 95.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Blakesburg, IA (based on Wapello County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,20044
Mainline Protestant3,97527
Catholic3,3252
Other5213
Black Protestant1211
None21,483-
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: 6
Wapello County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Wapello County:

6.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Wapello County:

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
Iowa:

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

19.2%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

71.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

51.8%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Blakesburg:

23.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Blakesburg:

37.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.3%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Blakesburg:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

27.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

59.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Blakesburg:

86.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Blakesburg, 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
Local Libraries 0$0 2$850
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,036
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$407
Totals for Government 0$0 4$2,294

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($125.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($107.01)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($73.80)
    Libraries: $19,000 ($70.11)
    Regular Highways: $18,000 ($66.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($62.73)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($44.28)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($40.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($29.52)
    Police Protection: $8,000 ($29.52)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($22.14)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($14.76)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($11.07)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($7.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $27,000 ($99.63)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,000 ($114.39)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $37,000 ($136.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($59.04)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($3.69)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($11.07)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($22.14)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $35,000 ($129.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $29,000 ($107.01)
    Other: $10,000 ($36.90)
  • Tax - Property: $71,000 ($261.99)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $35,000 ($129.15)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.69)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $661,000 ($2439.11)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $625,000 ($2306.27)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($132.84)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $39,000 ($143.91)

Strongest AM radio stations in Blakesburg:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 0 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blakesburg:

  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Blakesburg:

  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Blakesburg fatal accident list:

Jul 3, 1994 11:45 PM, T61, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 243ft / 74.4mTotal length
  • 22,985Total average daily traffic
  • 2,439Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,985Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Blakesburg, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Blakesburg, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Blakesburg)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Laredo Sub. Mi 318.8 (Lat: 40.932694 Lon: -92.681306), Type: Mast, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WRBU441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 911.500 MHz, 913.000 MHz, 921.000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2018, Expiration Date: 06/21/2028, Certifier: Celina Kawasima, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • City Water Tower 1 Blk W Of Cr V 17 (Lat: 40.955556 Lon: -92.641861), Call Sign: WNGQ471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.337 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2021, Expiration Date: 08/06/2031, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, Po 215, Blakesburg, IA 52536, Phone: (641) 938-2413, Email:

  • Imrl R O W 3.0 Mi Sw (Lat: 40.932778 Lon: -92.681583), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WPMF953,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.770 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2023, Expiration Date: 07/10/2033, Certifier: William M Tuttle, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KC0UYZ, Licensee ID: L01052478, Grant Date: 09/27/2016, Expiration Date: 09/27/2026, Certifier: Michael R Potts, Registrant: Michael R Potts, 22747 Ridge Rd, Blakesburg, IA 52536

  • Call Sign: KD0SME, Licensee ID: L01721531, Grant Date: 07/09/2012, Expiration Date: 07/09/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2012, Certifier: Paul A Cartwright, Registrant: Paul A Cartwright, 8431 215th Ave, Blakesburg, IA 52536

  • Call Sign: KD0SMF, Licensee ID: L01720259, Grant Date: 07/09/2012, Expiration Date: 07/09/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2012, Certifier: Paul J Cartwright, Registrant: Paul J Cartwright, 8431 215th Ave, Blakesburg, IA 52536

  • Call Sign: WA0PAC, Previous Call Sign: KD0SME, Licensee ID: L01721531, Grant Date: 05/17/2022, Expiration Date: 07/31/2032, Certifier: Paul A Cartwright, Registrant: Paul A Cartwright, 8431 215th Ave, Blakesburg, IA 52536

  • Call Sign: WA0PJC, Previous Call Sign: KD0SMF, Licensee ID: L01720259, Grant Date: 01/12/2023, Expiration Date: 01/12/2033, Certifier: Paul J Cartwright, Registrant: Paul J Cartwright, 8431 215th Ave, Blakesburg, IA 52536

  • Call Sign: KE0BGH, Licensee ID: L01879891, Grant Date: 07/10/2014, Expiration Date: 07/10/2024, Certifier: Marissa D Cartwright, Registrant: Marissa D Cartwright, 8431 215th Ave, Blakesburg, IA 52536


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 74PP, N74PP, N-74PP, Serial Number: 17700928, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 10/10/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Randy D Bunnell, 10494 240th Ave, Blakesburg, IA 52536, Other Owners: Carol A Bunnell
  • Aircraft: LARK-TERMITE H-1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1036, N1036, N-1036, Serial Number: 10, Year manufactured: 1967, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Robert L Dba Taylor, P O Box 127, Blakesburg, IA 52536, Other Owners: Aviation Co Mint

Most common first names in Blakesburg, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1279.9 years
William978.9 years
James776.8 years
Harold778.9 years
Edith777.7 years
Charles679.5 years
Max577.4 years
Marie584.0 years
Robert565.6 years
Gertrude483.3 years
Most common last names in Blakesburg, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Huber1180.1 years
Smith1081.0 years
Reinhard781.6 years
Proctor667.7 years
Anderson581.8 years
Fisher579.4 years
Chidester580.0 years
Johnson577.0 years
Stocker567.6 years
Roberts584.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Blakesburg, IA
  • 68.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 13.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Blakesburg, IA
  • 86.4%Electricity
  • 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Blakesburg compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 39 patent applications in 2008-2024.