Colwell, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 53 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.3%
 
Males: 29  (54.8%)
Females: 24  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50620

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,222 (it was $27,813 in 2000)
Colwell:

$46,222
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $70,320 (it was $12,504 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,159 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Colwell:

$107,159
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $131,330; detached houses: $131,033
March 2022 cost of living index in Colwell: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.8%
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  • Races in Colwell, IA (2022)
    • 5487.1%White alone
    • 812.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (55.6%), German (13.9%), Dutch (2.8%), English (2.8%), Norwegian (2.8%), Swedish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/27/1921

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 289 people per square mile   (very low).

Colwell, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,225 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $570 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (47.6 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (127.0 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (266.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Charles City, IA (2.7 miles ),
Bassett, IA (2.8 miles),
Floyd, IA (2.8 miles ),
New Haven, IA (3.0 miles),
Alta Vista, IA (3.1 miles ),
North Washington, IA (3.1 miles),
Elma, IA (3.1 miles ),
Orchard, IA (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 43.16 N, Longitude: 92.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

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

Colwell satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Colwell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Colwell-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the Colwell 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 8.8 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Colwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 105% 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 243.3 miles away from Colwell 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 408.1 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 222.4 miles away from Colwell 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 387.6 miles away from Colwell center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 408.1 miles away from Colwell center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 519.3 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 Floyd County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colwell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Colwell:

  • CREST VIEW GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - CHARLES CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH/HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ELMA, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF ELMA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ELMA, IA)
  • FAITH LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OSAGE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colwell:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 28 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 37 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 42 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Riverland Community College (about 42 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 45 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 46 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 53 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Colwell: Colwell Cooperative Elevator (A), Colwell Community Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Colwell: Colwell United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Floyd 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:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Colwell:

Marital status in Colwell, IA
  • Never married: 37.8%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Colwell:

  • High school or higher: 88.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 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

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Colwell, IA (based on Floyd County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,25618
Catholic3,0803
Evangelical Protestant1,25513
Other42
None6,708-
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: 3
Here:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Floyd County:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Floyd County:

11.68 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Floyd County:

28.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.9%
State:

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 Government Administration 0$0 6$410
Financial Administration 0$0 1$830
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,240

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $7,000 ($132.08)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($94.34)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($75.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($75.47)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($75.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($56.60)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($37.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($37.74)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($18.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($113.21)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($18.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($94.34)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $1,000 ($18.87)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($18.87)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($169.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($75.47)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($283.02)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($132.08)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $100,000 ($1886.79)

Strongest AM radio stations in Colwell:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCHA (1580 AM; 0 kW; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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))

Strongest FM radio stations in Colwell:

  • 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.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Colwell:

  • 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.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 60.3mTotal length
  • 4,345Total average daily traffic
  • 827Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,345Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Colwell, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Colwell, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • NZ3COWO3, Lat: 43.156806 Lon: -92.592083, Type: Silo, Structure height: 65 m, Overall height: 67 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • 8137600010131742, Lat: 43.157611 Lon: -92.593750, Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • NEZCOWA, Lat: 43.156889 Lon: -92.592083, Type: Building, Structure height: 47 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • NEZCOWB, Lat: 43.156889 Lon: -92.592083, Type: Building, Structure height: 47 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • NEZCOWG, Lat: 43.156889 Lon: -92.592083, Type: Building, Structure height: 47 m, Call Sign: WQHW432,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2018, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • 8137600010077341, Lat: 43.155667 Lon: -92.594083, Type: Mast, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQJC234,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: James C Vaughn, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (801) 437-0781, Fax: (801) 437-3904, Email:

  • COW, 1392 Railroad Ave (Lat: 43.156778 Lon: -92.592083), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 55 m, Call Sign: WQYL958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 11/02/2016, Expiration Date: 11/02/2026, Certifier: Donnie Happel, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Colwell, IA
  • 58.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Electricity
  • 16.7%Wood
  • 4.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Colwell, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Colwell 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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