Frytown, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 165.
Males: 84  (51.4%)
Females: 81  (48.6%)
Median resident age:

44.8 years
Iowa median age:

44.4 years

Zip code: 52247

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,140
Frytown:

$74,140
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,603

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,500
Frytown:

$274,500
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $312,360; detached houses: $353,006; townhouses or other attached units: $241,468; in 2-unit structures: $569,289; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $201,270; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $237,207; mobile homes: $38,252
March 2022 cost of living index in Frytown: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (12.2 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (158.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (210.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kalona, IA (2.5 miles ),
Wellman, IA (3.0 miles ),
Tiffin, IA (3.2 miles ),
Riverside, IA (3.2 miles ),
Hills, IA (3.2 miles ),
University Heights, IA (3.3 miles ),
Oxford, IA (3.3 miles ),
Coralville, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.57 N, Longitude: 91.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Frytown-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Frytown 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 26.2 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Frytown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 158% 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 296.7 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 278.4 miles away from Frytown center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 296.7 miles away from Frytown 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 146.9 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 452.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 324.9 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 Johnson County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Frytown:

  • VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • OAKNOLL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • BRIARWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • REM IOWA-CORALVILLE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; CORALVILLE, IA)
  • WINDMILL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CORALVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Frytown:

  • University of Iowa (about 12 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 24 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 51 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 60 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 60 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 60 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 62 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)

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Cemetery: Frytown Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Johnson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Frytown:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Frytown:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Frytown, IA (based on Johnson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant16,31032
Catholic15,6919
Evangelical Protestant10,22350
Other3,75617
Black Protestant1781
Orthodox1201
None84,604-
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: 26
Johnson County:

2.07 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Johnson County:

3.67 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 123
Johnson County:

9.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

5.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

22.1%
Iowa:

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

11.4%
State:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Frytown:

  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Frytown:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K295AC (106.9 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRUI-FM (89.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: STUDENT B/CASTERS, INCORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Frytown:

  • 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)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
  • 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.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 47.6mTotal length
  • 3,945Total average daily traffic
  • 186Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,945Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Frytown, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 51990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Frytown, IA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Frytown, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Frytown 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly 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 significantly below state average.
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