Charter Oak, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 518 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.3%
 
Males: 270  (52.2%)
Females: 248  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

54.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51439.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,836 (it was $33,482 in 2000)
Charter Oak:

$55,836
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,795 (it was $16,583 in 2000)

Charter Oak city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $84,655 (it was $35,700 in 2000)
Charter Oak:

$84,655
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,518; detached houses: $105,279

Median gross rent in 2022: $693.

March 2022 cost of living index in Charter Oak: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.3%
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  • Races in Charter Oak, IA (2022)
    • 45997.9%White alone
    • 30.6%Two or more races
    • 10.2%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Charter Oak, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Charter Oak is 601 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (60.6%), American (20.0%), European (6.5%), Czech (4.5%), Irish (3.2%), English (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/6/1891

Elevation: 1240 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 1,060 people per square mile   (low).

Charter Oak, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $977 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $746 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (50.9 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (60.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (407.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ricketts, IA (2.1 miles),
Ute, IA (2.5 miles ),
Schleswig, IA (3.2 miles ),
Arion, IA (3.2 miles),
Dow City, IA (3.3 miles ),
Soldier, IA (3.4 miles ),
Mapleton, IA (3.5 miles ),
Denison, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.07 N, Longitude: 95.59 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $175,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Charter Oak, IA residents
Average permit cost in Charter Oak, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+5.2%).
Most common industries in Charter Oak, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.3%)
  • Food (10.6%)
  • Truck transportation (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (12.5%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (30.9%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Food (8.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Charter Oak, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)

Average climate in Charter Oak, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Charter Oak-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.8 miles away from the Charter Oak city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Charter Oak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 244% 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 396.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 175.6 miles away from Charter Oak center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 243.3 miles away from Charter Oak center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 250.1 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 456.5 miles away from Charter Oak center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 281.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crawford County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Charter Oak topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Charter Oak:

  • MAPLE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • HEIGHTS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • CRAWFORD COUNTY HOME HEALTH HO (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • MOSAIC-SETTLERS (Hospital, about 13 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • EVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • DENISON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • DUNLAP NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DUNLAP, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Charter Oak:

  • Buena Vista University (about 45 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 49 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 56 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 59 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 60 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 61 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Public high school in Charter Oak:

Public elementary/middle school in Charter Oak:

See full list of schools located in Charter Oak

Library in Charter Oak:

  • CHARTER OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,290; Location: 461 RAILROAD ST; 6,181 books; 37 audio materials; 706 video materials; 13 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 13 other licensed databases; 28 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Charter Oak: Charter Oak Fire Department (A), Charter Oak Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Charter Oak include: United Methodist Church (A), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Emigrant Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Crawford 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 Charter Oak that have no violations reported:

  • CHARTER OAK WATER SUPPLY (Address: 453 RAILROAD ST , Population served: 502, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Charter Oak (2011 data):

  • Bank Iowa: Charter Oak Branch at 17 Main Street, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/05: Bank assets: $1,089.9 mil, Deposits: $913.9 mil, headquarters in West Des Moines, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Iowa Corporation
  • United Bank of Iowa: Charter Oak Branch at 12 Main Street, branch established on 1996/10/03. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $1,153.6 mil, Deposits: $906.0 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Charter Oak:

Marital status in Charter Oak, IA
  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 24.6%

For population 25 years and over in Charter Oak:

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Charter Oak, IA (based on Crawford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,07719
Catholic2,7915
Mainline Protestant1,91012
Other3783
None5,940-
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: 5
Crawford County:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Crawford County:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

6.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Crawford County:

28.6%
Iowa:

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

21.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Charter Oak:

45.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

28.1%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

50.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

49.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Charter Oak:

81.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Charter Oak, 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 2$1,730$10,3801$952
Sewerage 2$1,730$10,3801$952
Parks and Recreation 1$900$10,8000$0
Streets and Highways 1$900$10,8000$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,148$37,7766$1,486
Local Libraries 0$0 1$509
Totals for Government 7$8,407$14,4129$3,900

Charter Oak government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $99,000 ($191.12)
    Regular Highways: $75,000 ($144.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $37,000 ($71.43)
    General - Other: $37,000 ($71.43)
    Financial Administration: $36,000 ($69.50)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($59.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($40.54)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($38.61)
    Police Protection: $11,000 ($21.24)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($15.44)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($13.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($3.86)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($1.93)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($15.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $115,000 ($222.01)

Charter Oak government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $46,000 ($88.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($83.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($13.51)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.93)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($65.64)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $30,000 ($57.92)
    Donations From Private Sources: $11,000 ($21.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($17.37)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($11.58)
    Special Assessments: $3,000 ($5.79)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.93)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $117,000 ($225.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $62,000 ($119.69)
  • Tax - Property: $175,000 ($337.84)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $51,000 ($98.46)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.93)

Charter Oak government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $368,000 ($710.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $240,000 ($463.32)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $128,000 ($247.10)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $368,000 ($710.42)
    End of Fiscal Year: $240,000 ($463.32)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $565,000 ($1090.73)

Strongest AM radio stations in Charter Oak:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, 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.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KDSN (1530 AM; 0 kW; DENISON, IA)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Charter Oak:

  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Charter Oak:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Charter Oak fatal accident list:

May 19, 1997 01:45 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 27, 1978 08:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 55.8mTotal length
  • 5,715Total average daily traffic
  • 975Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,715Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Charter Oak, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Charter Oak, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Charter Oak)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 2.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 42.034722 Lon: -95.618333), Call Sign: KAI523, Licensee ID: L00002150,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.530 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1999, Expiration Date: 03/30/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2002, Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Box 240, Le Mars, IA 51031, Phone: (712) 546-4141

  • 612 Second St (Lat: 42.069444 Lon: -95.583611), Call Sign: WQT965,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.375 MHz, 456.250 MHz, 456.575 MHz, 451.250 MHz, 451.575 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2003, Expiration Date: 08/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2013, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 106 E. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA 52806, Phone: (563) 333-8567, Email:

  • 1870 K Ave (Lat: 42.067222 Lon: -95.504167), Call Sign: WQQP684,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.990 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2013, Expiration Date: 02/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2023, Certifier: Larry Brodersen, Registrant: Bonsall Tv And Appliance Inc, 618 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Fax: (712) 643-2186, Email:

  • 321 Main Street (Lat: 42.066167 Lon: -95.591194), Type: Bant, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: WQRC245,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.000 MHz, 462.750 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2013, Expiration Date: 04/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: Rollie Wiebers, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 1287 North Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Fax: (847) 229-0259, Email:

  • 2085 - 130th St (Lat: 42.054250 Lon: -95.615222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WRAE585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.032 MHz, 151.287 MHz, 154.980 MHz, 155.625 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2017, Expiration Date: 10/25/2027, Certifier: Greg Miller, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • STATION, 2.71 Mi Sw (Lat: 42.034944 Lon: -95.615083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 101.2 m, Call Sign: WNEI326,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.681 MHz, 952.681 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2018, Expiration Date: 05/11/2028, Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, 31002 C38, Le Mars, IA 51031, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:

  • STATION, 4.5 Mi S Of (Lat: 42.001083 Lon: -95.595000), Overall height: 16.8 m, Call Sign: WNEI660,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1985.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2000, Expiration Date: 04/11/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2005, Phone: (712) 546-4141

  • CHARTER OAK, 1505 J Avenue (Lat: 42.079694 Lon: -95.573861), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WQQP493,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2013, Expiration Date: 02/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • IACHOAKDCTYC, Dane Ridge Rd & 150th St (Lat: 41.993500 Lon: -95.573583), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRMP997,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 05/14/2021, Expiration Date: 05/14/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IACHARTEROAK, 1505 J Avenue (Lat: 42.079694 Lon: -95.573861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WRND770,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 07/20/2021, Expiration Date: 07/20/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • CHARTER OAK, 2085 - 130th St (Lat: 42.054250 Lon: -95.615222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WRXG668,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/09/2033, Certifier: Greg Miller, Registrant: Racom, 201 W State St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:

  • CHARTER OAK, 2.8 Mi Sw (Lat: 42.034694 Lon: -95.618333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 99.7 m, Overall height: 100.7 m, Call Sign: KDI55,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1905.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2000, Expiration Date: 04/11/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2005, Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group Inc, 1554 St Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 756-3080, Fax: (303) 756-4960, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB0TTW, Previous Call Sign: KA0HPY, Grant Date: 08/23/1995, Expiration Date: 08/23/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2007, Registrant: Scott T Pithan, Rr 1 Box 110cc, Charter Oak, IA 51439

  • Call Sign: KI0HC, Licensee ID: L00242792, Grant Date: 10/21/2015, Expiration Date: 12/11/2025, Certifier: Tracy S Helmhold, Registrant: Tracy S Helmhold, 215 Spuce Ave, Charter Oak, IA 51439

  • Call Sign: KD0MNH, Licensee ID: L01587018, Grant Date: 07/07/2020, Expiration Date: 08/10/2030, Certifier: Brent L Freidrichs, Registrant: Brent L Friedrichs, 224 Aspen Avenue, Charter Oak, IA 51439-7426

  • Call Sign: KF0JOI, Licensee ID: L02568200, Grant Date: 06/09/2022, Expiration Date: 06/09/2032, Certifier: Joanne Mccullough, Registrant: Joanne Mccullough, Charter Oak, IA 51439

  • Call Sign: KF0PFR, Licensee ID: L02762229, Grant Date: 03/01/2024, Expiration Date: 03/01/2034, Certifier: Thomas O Morley, Registrant: Thomas O Morley, 1715 150th St, Charter Oak, IA 51439


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PC 2000 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 94721, N94721, N-94721, Serial Number: A185POW, Certificate Issue Date: 03/12/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Raymond H Gosch, 1276 O Ave, Charter Oak, IA 51439
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/08/2018

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 16 took place in 2008, and the least - 1 in 2007. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Charter Oak, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.8%), and Structure Fires (40.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Charter Oak, IA
    • 5141.8%Outside Fires
    • 4940.2%Structure Fires
    • 2016.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Charter Oak, IA
Most common first names in Charter Oak, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1677.8 years
Anna1087.0 years
John1077.8 years
Arthur875.1 years
Clara884.1 years
Carl883.1 years
Edward776.2 years
Marie781.0 years
Robert775.7 years
George783.5 years
Most common last names in Charter Oak, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kuhlmann1983.5 years
Neddermeyer1683.1 years
Schultz981.6 years
Staley985.5 years
Nelson766.9 years
Meyer778.1 years
Baak684.3 years
Blume581.4 years
Brockman584.2 years
Lorensen578.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Charter Oak, IA
  • 45.5%Electricity
  • 43.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.5%Utility gas
  • 4.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Charter Oak, IA
  • 47.5%Electricity
  • 27.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Charter Oak compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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