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Kensett, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 256 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.6%
 
Males: 127  (49.6%)
Females: 129  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

56.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50448.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,754 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Kensett:

$36,754
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,565 (it was $15,601 in 2000)

Kensett city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $62,795 (it was $40,200 in 2000)
Kensett:

$62,795
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,341; detached houses: $79,058; mobile homes: $36,766

Median gross rent in 2022: $619.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kensett: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Kensett, IA (2022)
    • 26194.6%White alone
    • 82.9%Hispanic
    • 20.7%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Kensett, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kensett is 174 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (41.6%), Norwegian (30.3%), American (4.5%), Irish (4.5%), Swedish (4.5%), Czech (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/10/1894

Elevation: 1225 feet

Land area: 1.53 square miles.

Population density: 168 people per square mile   (very low).

Kensett, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $687 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $835 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (59.3 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (110.8 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (300.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Manly, IA (2.1 miles ),
Bolan, IA (2.2 miles),
Northwood, IA (2.5 miles ),
Grafton, IA (2.7 miles ),
Plymouth, IA (2.9 miles ),
Hanlontown, IA (3.2 miles ),
Carpenter, IA (3.2 miles),
Rock Falls, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 43.35 N, Longitude: 93.21 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,400
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $58,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Kensett, IA residents
Average permit cost in Kensett, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Kensett, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (15.1%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Machinery (8.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.2%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Wood products (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.9%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.4%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.2%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Kensett, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Child care workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Child care workers (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)

Average climate in Kensett, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Kensett, Iowa average temperatures Kensett, Iowa average precipitation Kensett, Iowa humidity Kensett, Iowa wind speed Kensett, Iowa snowfall Kensett, Iowa sunshine Kensett, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 1.21. This is significantly better than average.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Kensett-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 82% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Kensett city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 tornado 6.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kensett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 111% 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 212.5 miles away from Kensett 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 438.4 miles away from Kensett center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 221.1 miles away from Kensett center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 315.2 miles away from Kensett center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.0 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 518.2 miles away from Kensett 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 Worth County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Kensett:

  • MANLY NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MANLY, IA)
  • MERCY HOME CARE - NORTH IOWA (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • MERCY HEALTH SERVICES- IOWA CORP (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • CERRO GORDO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • AMERICANA HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • USA HEALTHCARE MASON CITY LLC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kensett:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 15 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 25 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 61 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 68 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 69 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 70 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • South Central College (about 71 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)

Library in Kensett:

  • KENSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $62,228; Location: 214 5TH ST; 6,790 books; 728 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 24 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Kensett: Kinsett (A), Kensett Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Worth 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 Kensett and their reported violations in the past:

KENSETT WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 266, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and AUG-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-29-2007), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-29-2007), St BCA signed (2 times from FEB-15-2008 to FEB-15-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-07-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUL-14-2008)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kensett:

Marital status in Kensett, IA
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 46.3%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 22.7%

For population 25 years and over in Kensett:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kensett, IA (based on Worth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,52112
Evangelical Protestant6219
Catholic3901
None2,066-
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
Worth County:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

6.53 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

9.14 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Worth County:

28.6%
Iowa:

27.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Kensett:

51.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Kensett:

51.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Kensett:

19.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.3%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kensett:

42.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Kensett:

57.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Kensett:

79.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kensett, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,902
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$657
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$359
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,017
Sewerage 0$0 1$911
Local Libraries 0$0 1$2,870
Totals for Government 0$0 11$8,716

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $62,000 ($242.19)
    General Public Buildings: $46,000 ($179.69)
    Water Utilities: $46,000 ($179.69)
    Libraries: $28,000 ($109.38)
    General - Other: $26,000 ($101.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($97.66)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($89.84)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($82.03)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($66.41)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $11,000 ($42.97)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($19.53)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($19.53)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($7.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($39.06)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($3.91)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $57,000 ($222.66)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $41,000 ($160.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($82.03)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($70.31)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($101.56)
    Donations From Private Sources: $24,000 ($93.75)
    Rents: $12,000 ($46.88)
    Sale of Property: $5,000 ($19.53)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($7.81)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($101.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($105.47)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($3.91)
    Other: $1,000 ($3.91)
  • Tax - Property: $77,000 ($300.78)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $24,000 ($93.75)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($3.91)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.91)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $259,000 ($1011.72)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $241,000 ($941.41)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($70.31)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $6,000 ($23.44)
    Beginning: $5,000 ($19.53)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $311,000 ($1214.84)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kensett:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kensett:

  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCPI (94.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K299AL (107.7 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: FREEBORN COUNTY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Kensett:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)

Kensett fatal accident list:

Jan 13, 1988 01:35 PM, 65, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 21.4mTotal length
  • 2,830Total average daily traffic
  • 357Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,830Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kensett)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • KENSETT TOWER, 311 3rd St (Lat: 43.352250 Lon: -93.210083), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: KNGV962,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.040 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2013, Expiration Date: 06/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2023, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Rr 1 (Lat: 43.404694 Lon: -93.131028), Call Sign: WYM615, Licensee ID: L00029481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.020 MHz, Grant Date: 12/16/2003, Expiration Date: 01/05/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/08/2014, Registrant: Dale E Meyer, 4354 Thrush Ave, Kensett, IA 50448

  • Lat: 43.364528 Lon: -93.269417, Call Sign: WQKW844,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.487 MHz, 462.112 MHz, 463.287 MHz, 464.587 MHz, 464.962 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2019, Expiration Date: 10/13/2029, Certifier: Brenda Pence, Registrant: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc., 4400 Alafaya Trail, Q2, Orlando, FL 32826, Phone: (407) 670-8643, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • KENSETT, 4.5 Mi Due W Of (Lat: 43.358833 Lon: -93.295194), Type: Mast, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNEW229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 10875.0 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2018, Expiration Date: 12/02/2028, Certifier: Donald M Goettsch, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • KENSETT TWR1, 1126 410th Street (Lat: 43.358694 Lon: -93.295056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.3 m, Call Sign: WQNW362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.281 MHz, 952.281 MHz, 928.143 MHz, 952.143 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2021, Expiration Date: 06/16/2031, Certifier: John J Einck, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • KENSETT, 311 3rd St (Lat: 43.352250 Lon: -93.210056), Type: Tank, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 36 m, Call Sign: WQZQ894,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 07/12/2017, Expiration Date: 07/12/2027, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • IA-KENSETT-WE-1, 410th St (Lat: 43.357528 Lon: -93.307306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRZN471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2023, Expiration Date: 11/21/2033, 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:

4
  • Call Sign: K3FUT, Licensee ID: L00855540, Grant Date: 07/08/2014, Expiration Date: 07/14/2024, Registrant: Ronald E Schacht, 4126 Jonquil Avenue, Kensett, IA 50449

  • Call Sign: N3XDH, Licensee ID: L00664587, Grant Date: 02/23/2016, Expiration Date: 04/04/2026, Certifier: Denise A Schacht, Registrant: Denise A Schacht, 4126 Jonquil Ave, Kensett, IA 50448

  • Call Sign: KE0UIB, Licensee ID: L02239533, Grant Date: 01/31/2019, Expiration Date: 01/31/2029, Certifier: Bradley D Logeman, Registrant: Bradley D Logeman, 1074 420th Street, Kensett, IA 50448

  • Call Sign: KE0YDD, Licensee ID: L02300251, Grant Date: 10/21/2019, Expiration Date: 10/21/2029, Certifier: Mark E Tomlinson, Registrant: Mark E Tomlinson, 3882 Orchid Ave, Kensett, IA 50448


Most common first names in Kensett, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George583.6 years
Gilbert580.6 years
Emma489.8 years
Carl478.0 years
Clara492.7 years
Anna379.0 years
Lucille378.6 years
Fred375.3 years
Hazel385.4 years
Lawrence377.3 years
Most common last names in Kensett, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson977.3 years
Butler676.0 years
Gordon681.8 years
Schultz675.2 years
Kalgaarden680.3 years
Brunsvold579.2 years
Anderson585.6 years
Carlson572.8 years
Bratrud581.6 years
Nelson478.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kensett, IA
  • 98.3%Utility gas
  • 1.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kensett, IA
  • 54.3%Electricity
  • 42.9%Utility gas
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Kensett compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below 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 below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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