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Bode, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 303 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 
Males: 158  (52.2%)
Females: 145  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

35.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50519.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,771 (it was $32,917 in 2000)
Bode:

$53,771
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,303 (it was $16,014 in 2000)

Bode city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,332 (it was $33,400 in 2000)
Bode:

$75,332
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,941; detached houses: $99,715

Median gross rent in 2022: $524.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bode: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.8%
(20.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 90.9% for other race residents, 16.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bode, IA (2022)
    • 28472.6%White alone
    • 8922.8%Hispanic
    • 164.1%Other race alone
    • 61.5%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Bode, Iowa as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bode is 284 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (28.7%), Norwegian (12.2%), Irish (6.7%), American (2.4%), Czech (2.4%), English (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/20/1892

Land area: 0.41 square miles.

Population density: 739 people per square mile   (low).

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52 residents are foreign born (12.8% Latin America).

This city:

13.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $873 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $883 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (67.1 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (142.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (345.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Joseph, IA (2.1 miles),
Ottosen, IA (2.2 miles),
Livermore, IA (2.3 miles ),
Rutland, IA (2.7 miles),
Bradgate, IA (2.8 miles),
West Bend, IA (3.2 miles ),
Humboldt, IA (3.2 miles ),
Irvington, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 94.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $180,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Bode, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Machinery (8.6%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (15.7%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Bode, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.2%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Registered nurses (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)

Average climate in Bode, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bode-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the Bode 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 32.7 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:

Bode-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 161% 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 212.3 miles away from Bode 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 467.2 miles away from Bode center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 273.1 miles away from Bode center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 233.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.0 miles away from Bode 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) earthquake occurred 453.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Humboldt County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bode topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bode:

  • QHC HUMBOLDT NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPI (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • QHC HUMBOLDT SOUTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bode:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 27 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 47 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 50 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 62 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 67 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Riverland Community College (about 86 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 88 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Public elementary/middle school in Bode:

See full list of schools located in Bode

Library in Bode:

  • BODE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,814; Location: 114 HUMBOLDT AVE; 5,041 books; 38 audio materials; 84 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 24 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bode: Bode (A), Bode Cooperative Elevator (B), Bode City Hall (C), Bode City Library (D), Bode Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Bode: Saint Olaf Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Bode Memorial Park Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Humboldt 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 Bode and their reported violations in the past:

BODE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 302, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and AUG-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-07-2005), St Public Notif requested (NOV-07-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-17-2006)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Bode (2011 data):

  • West Iowa Bank: Bode Branch at 104 Humboldt Avenue, branch established on 1947/09/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $94.7 mil, Deposits: $81.4 mil, headquarters in West Bend, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: West Bend Bancorp.

For population 15 years and over in Bode:

Marital status in Bode, IA
  • Never married: 36.7%
  • Now married: 48.1%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Bode:

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bode, IA (based on Humboldt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,6139
Evangelical Protestant1,7417
Catholic1,3172
Other-1
None2,144-
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: 2
Humboldt County:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

8.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Humboldt County:

7.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Bode:

28.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.3%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.6%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bode:

27.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Bode:

54.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Bode:

71.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bode, 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
Water Supply 1$4,393$52,7160$0
Financial Administration 1$5,298$63,5763$6,154
Streets and Highways 1$4,393$52,7162$573
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$826
Local Libraries 0$0 2$3,788
Totals for Government 3$14,084$56,3369$11,340

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $78,000 ($257.43)
    Water Utilities: $48,000 ($158.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $33,000 ($108.91)
    Sewerage: $32,000 ($105.61)
    General - Other: $27,000 ($89.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($89.11)
    Libraries: $26,000 ($85.81)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($72.61)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($13.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($13.20)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($9.90)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($9.90)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($9.90)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($3.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $85,000 ($280.53)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($115.51)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($102.31)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $24,000 ($79.21)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $55,000 ($181.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($39.60)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($3.30)
    Rents: $1,000 ($3.30)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.30)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($3.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $43,000 ($141.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($89.11)
  • Tax - Property: $111,000 ($366.34)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $31,000 ($102.31)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.30)

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

  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $54,000 ($178.22)
    End of Fiscal Year: $34,000 ($112.21)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $279,000 ($920.79)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bode:

  • 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.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bode:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)

TV broadcast stations around Bode:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.8mTotal length
  • 2,240Total average daily traffic
  • 232Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,240Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bode, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bode, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 305 2nd St (Lat: 42.866639 Lon: -94.283306), Call Sign: KFM462, Licensee ID: L00029384,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, 154.280 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/1999, Expiration Date: 02/28/2004, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2004, Registrant: City Of Bode, Bode, IA 50519, Phone: (515) 379-1486

  • Bode Cooperative 12 Humboldt Ave (Lat: 42.868028 Lon: -94.284417), Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WNVG804,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.250 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2000, Expiration Date: 01/29/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/02/2011, Certifier: Dennis Knight, Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briraclift Rd, Indpls, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (800) 841-0516


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BODE, 12 Humboldt Ave (Lat: 42.869444 Lon: -94.287000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WRAM921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2018, Expiration Date: 01/10/2028, Certifier: Chase W Cox, Registrant: Northwest Communications, 844 Wood Street, Havelock, IA 50546, Phone: (712) 776-2222, Email:


Most common first names in Bode, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1079.1 years
Harold765.6 years
Laura587.0 years
Henry583.8 years
Raymond569.4 years
Mildred585.8 years
Evelyn482.4 years
Emma488.3 years
Richard469.8 years
William481.3 years
Most common last names in Bode, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Olson2385.5 years
Berte1081.2 years
Bormann1078.1 years
Bakken877.8 years
Thilges875.5 years
Larson778.4 years
Rolland778.3 years
Kinseth680.5 years
Becker684.2 years
Wagner570.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bode, IA
  • 78.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.5%Electricity
  • 1.9%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bode, IA
  • 52.5%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Other fuel
  • 2.5%Utility gas


Bode compared to Iowa 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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