Gladbrook, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 786 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.6%
 
Males: 412  (52.5%)
Females: 374  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50635.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,218 (it was $38,167 in 2000)
Gladbrook:

$61,218
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,915 (it was $18,484 in 2000)

Gladbrook city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,162 (it was $57,000 in 2000)
Gladbrook:

$131,162
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $210,106; detached houses: $214,271; townhouses or other attached units: $310,430; in 2-unit structures: $177,647; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $213,942; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $242,461; mobile homes: $68,233

Median gross rent in 2022: $743.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gladbrook: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.8%
(15.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Gladbrook, IA (2022)
    • 93996.6%White alone
    • 111.1%Two or more races
    • 60.6%Asian alone
    • 50.5%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Gladbrook, Iowa as of May 06, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gladbrook is 894 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 (52.5%), Italian (9.0%), American (4.7%), English (3.2%), Czechoslovakian (3.0%), Norwegian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/20/1880

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 0.70 square miles.

Population density: 1,128 people per square mile   (low).

Gladbrook, Iowa map

7 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,737 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,417 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (28.4 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (179.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (259.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lincoln, IA (2.3 miles),
Beaman, IA (2.5 miles ),
Garwin, IA (2.6 miles ),
Green Mountain, IA (2.8 miles),
Conrad, IA (2.9 miles ),
Morrison, IA (3.3 miles),
Reinbeck, IA (3.3 miles ),
Grundy Center, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.18 N, Longitude: 92.71 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $258,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $258,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $157,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $158,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $128,700
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $130,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Gladbrook, IA residents
Average permit cost in Gladbrook, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +148 (+17.1%).
Most common industries in Gladbrook, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Machinery (6.6%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Food (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.7%)
  • Educational services (19.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Gladbrook, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (2.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.7%)
  • Cashiers (9.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)

Average climate in Gladbrook, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Gladbrook-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 118% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Gladbrook city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/25/2008, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.6 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 70 people and caused $100 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gladbrook-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 156% 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 362.5 miles away from Gladbrook center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 457.7 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 344.4 miles away from Gladbrook center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 362.5 miles away from Gladbrook 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 202.9 miles away from Gladbrook center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 292.4 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 Tama County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gladbrook topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Gladbrook:

  • WESTBROOK ACRES (605 GARFIELD STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Gladbrook:

  • OAKVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CONRAD, IA)
  • GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • GRUNDY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • GRUNDY CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • SUNRISE HILL CARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TRAER, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MARY GREELEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gladbrook:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 26 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 27 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Iowa State University (about 50 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 57 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 58 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Drake University (about 63 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 66 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)

Public elementary/middle schools in Gladbrook:

See full list of schools located in Gladbrook

Library in Gladbrook:

  • GLADBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $35,503; Location: 301 2ND ST; 10,036 books; 143 audio materials; 621 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 38 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gladbrook: Gladbrook Co-op Company Elevator (A), Gladbrook Lincoln Ambulance (B), Gladbrook City Hall (C), Gladbrook Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gladbrook include: Peace United Church of Christ (A), Gladbrook Church of God (B), United Methodist Church (C), Christ Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Matchstick Marvels (Tours & Charters; 319 2nd Street), Gladbrook Theater (Tours & Charters; 319 2nd Street).

Birthplace of: Clifford Berry - Computer scientist, John Putney - Politician.

Tama 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 Gladbrook that have no violations reported:

  • GLADBROOK WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 945, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
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
48 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
57 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Gladbrook (2011 data):

  • Great Western Bank: Gladbrook Branch at 401 Second Street, branch established on 1900/07/26. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

For population 15 years and over in Gladbrook:

Marital status in Gladbrook, IA
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

For population 25 years and over in Gladbrook:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gladbrook, IA (based on Tama County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23322
Catholic2,6144
Evangelical Protestant72710
Other8-
None9,185-
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: 4
Tama County:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Tama County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Tama County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Tama County:

28.1%
Iowa:

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

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Gladbrook:

55.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Gladbrook:

28.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.8%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Gladbrook:

7.1
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

25.0%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

60.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gladbrook, 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
Other Government Administration 1$4,527$54,3241$1,409
Sewerage 0$0 2$1,748
Local Libraries 0$0 4$1,434
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,543
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,440
Parks and Recreation 0$0 4$1,871
Totals for Government 1$4,527$54,32415$9,444

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $244,000 ($310.43)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $216,000 ($274.81)
    General - Other: $200,000 ($254.45)
    Regular Highways: $116,000 ($147.58)
    Health - Other: $94,000 ($119.59)
    Sewerage: $68,000 ($86.51)
    Financial Administration: $64,000 ($81.42)
    Police Protection: $61,000 ($77.61)
    Libraries: $55,000 ($69.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $39,000 ($49.62)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($25.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($24.17)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($20.36)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($5.09)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($36.90)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $61,000 ($77.61)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $90,000 ($114.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $205,000 ($260.81)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $44,000 ($55.98)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $174,000 ($221.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $152,000 ($193.38)
    Other: $114,000 ($145.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($2.54)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $1,061,000 ($1349.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $43,000 ($54.71)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $24,000 ($30.53)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($5.09)
    Rents: $2,000 ($2.54)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.54)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.27)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $159,000 ($202.29)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $117,000 ($148.85)
    Other: $4,000 ($5.09)
  • Tax - Property: $313,000 ($398.22)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $66,000 ($83.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $13,000 ($16.54)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.54)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,825,000 ($2321.88)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,635,000 ($2080.15)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $191,000 ($243.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $882,000 ($1122.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gladbrook:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gladbrook:

  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Gladbrook:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KDAO-LP (Channel 45; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MTN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K44FK (Channel 44; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Gladbrook fatal accident list:

Aug 21, 1977 03:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.8mTotal length
  • 1,430Total average daily traffic
  • 1,430Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Gladbrook, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gladbrook, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Jct T47 & Hwy 96 1 Mi N 2.5 Mi W Southside Of Int (Lat: 42.196111 Lon: -92.757694), Call Sign: KNAH459, Licensee ID: L00323055,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.550 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2001, Expiration Date: 02/27/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2011, Registrant: Raum Farms Inc, 103 West 5th Street, Gladbrook, IA 50635, Phone: (641) 473-2052

  • 1.2 Mi W Of Int Of Hwy 96 & T47 (Lat: 42.181944 Lon: -92.733806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: KNDA246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.900 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2022, Expiration Date: 06/23/2032, Certifier: Brett T Miller, Registrant: R Comm Wireless, 2010 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126, Phone: (641) 648-4821, Fax: (641) 648-5256, Email:

  • On Cr T55 5.5 7i Ne (Lat: 42.251389 Lon: -92.651861), Call Sign: WZU418,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.975 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2002, Expiration Date: 02/17/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2007, Registrant: Racom Corporation, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (888) 751-1090, Email:

  • W Edge (Lat: 42.194722 Lon: -92.728528), Structure height: 47 m, Call Sign: WPCM937,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2013, Expiration Date: 06/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/02/2023, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062

  • GLADBROOK, 1260 Ia-96 (8th St) (Lat: 42.180528 Lon: -92.716972), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WRJU740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.312 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2020, Expiration Date: 10/30/2030, Certifier: Jeremy Cremeans, Registrant: Racom Corp, 201 W State St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • GBKF365A0, Lat: 42.186167 Lon: -92.710472, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GBKF365A90, Lat: 42.186167 Lon: -92.710472, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GBKF365A180, Lat: 42.186167 Lon: -92.710472, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GBKF365A270, Lat: 42.186167 Lon: -92.710472, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • VIENNA SUBST, 1007 190th St Gladbrook, Ia 50635 (Lat: 42.166028 Lon: -92.766194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQQR997,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/10/2023, Expiration Date: 02/20/2033, Certifier: John E Hamilton, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave. 2900 Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 242-4367, Email:

  • IA-GLADBROOK-EA-1, 1781 Highway T-55 (Lat: 42.184750 Lon: -92.629306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WRPR275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 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, 10835.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IA-GLADBROOK-WE-1, 1791 C Avenue (Lat: 42.182694 Lon: -92.728000), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WRXG534,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 05/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/09/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB0DYW, Grant Date: 02/14/1989, Expiration Date: 02/14/1999, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2001, Registrant: Chadwick F Mussig, Rural Route 2 Box 58, Gladbrook, IA 50635

  • Call Sign: KB0MGH, Licensee ID: L00331223, Grant Date: 03/03/2015, Expiration Date: 03/29/2025, Certifier: John T Carstensen, Registrant: John T Carstensen, 510 Grace St., Gladbrook, IA 50635

  • Call Sign: N0XJA, Licensee ID: L00654391, Grant Date: 03/29/2023, Expiration Date: 06/08/2033, Certifier: Gregory D Westwater, Registrant: Gregory D Westwater, 414 Johnston St., Gladbrook, IA 50635-0061

  • Call Sign: KD0UKB, Licensee ID: L01767154, Grant Date: 02/19/2013, Expiration Date: 02/19/2023, Certifier: Madison C Westwater, Registrant: Madison C Westwater, 414 Johnston St, Gladbrook, IA 50635

  • Call Sign: KE0AIZ, Licensee ID: L01862800, Grant Date: 05/02/2014, Expiration Date: 05/02/2024, Certifier: Robert P Cahalan, Registrant: Robert P Cahalan, 1339 Hwy T55, Gladbrook, IA 50635

  • Call Sign: KE0KXJ, Licensee ID: L02062283, Grant Date: 11/07/2016, Expiration Date: 11/07/2026, Certifier: Roxane J Warnell, Registrant: Roxane J Warnell, 113 W 4th St, Gladbrook, IA 50635


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 17 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Gladbrook, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (47.5%), and Structure Fires (39.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Gladbrook, IA
    • 5647.5%Outside Fires
    • 4639.0%Structure Fires
    • 97.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 75.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gladbrook, IA
Most common first names in Gladbrook, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry1779.4 years
William1581.7 years
John1380.3 years
Harry1282.5 years
Helen1281.2 years
Albert1080.2 years
George1079.9 years
Ernest978.2 years
Clarence978.0 years
Alice980.3 years
Most common last names in Gladbrook, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Storjohann1178.4 years
Koester1083.1 years
Busch1079.0 years
Gethmann886.1 years
Dreessen888.3 years
Bruene877.3 years
Wiese787.3 years
Lage775.4 years
Sievers783.7 years
Staker776.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gladbrook, IA
  • 88.3%Utility gas
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Electricity
  • 1.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gladbrook, IA
  • 54.9%Electricity
  • 45.1%Utility gas


Gladbrook 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Douglas Paul Gethmann (3)
  • David J. Koester (2)
  • Douglas P. Gethmann (2)
  • David John Koester (2)
  • Randy Scarf (1)
  • Doug Gethmann (1)
  • Randy R. Scarf (1)

Total of 12 patent applications in 2008-2024.