Ledyard, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 119 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.0%
 
Males: 60  (50.6%)
Females: 59  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

62.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50556

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,059 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Ledyard:

$40,059
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,393 (it was $17,512 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $36,005 (it was $18,000 in 2000)
Ledyard:

$36,005
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $39,867; detached houses: $40,511; mobile homes: $31,105
March 2022 cost of living index in Ledyard: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Ledyard, IA (2022)
    • 6886.1%White alone
    • 67.6%Asian alone
    • 33.8%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (24.3%), English (13.5%), Italian (13.5%), Swedish (8.1%), American (5.4%), Norwegian (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/16/1895

Elevation: 1160 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 363 people per square mile   (very low).

Ledyard, Iowa map

7 residents are foreign born (8.9% Asia).

This city:

8.9%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ledyard city:

1.1% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (94.1 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (115.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lakota, IA (2.1 miles ),
Elmore, MN (2.6 miles ),
Swea City, IA (2.8 miles ),
Bancroft, IA (3.1 miles ),
Buffalo Center, IA (3.3 miles ),
Rake, IA (3.6 miles ),
Titonka, IA (3.8 miles ),
Blue Earth, MN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.42 N, Longitude: 94.16 W

Area code: 515

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

Ledyard satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $60,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Ledyard, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (10.0%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.8%)
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Wood products (5.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (20.6%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Wood products (8.8%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Ledyard, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.1%)
  • Construction laborers (5.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (27.8%)
  • Construction laborers (11.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Top executives (5.6%)
  • Religious workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (14.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.7%)
  • Registered nurses (8.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)

Average climate in Ledyard, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ledyard, Iowa average temperatures Ledyard, Iowa average precipitation Ledyard, Iowa humidity Ledyard, Iowa wind speed Ledyard, Iowa snowfall Ledyard, Iowa sunshine Ledyard, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Ledyard-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.3 miles away from the Ledyard city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ledyard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 130% 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 181.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 267.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 188.0 miles away from Ledyard center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 243.4 miles away from Ledyard center
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 505.6 miles away from Ledyard center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 217.4 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 Kossuth County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ledyard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ledyard:

  • HERITAGE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BANCROFT, IA)
  • TIMELY MISSION NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BUFFALO CENTER, IA)
  • ST LUKES LUTHERAN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • UNITED HANDS HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • WEST HOME EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BURT, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ledyard:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 34 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 51 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 53 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 55 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 61 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 64 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 65 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Library in Ledyard:

  • LEDYARD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,551; Location: 220 EDMUNDS ST; 5,090 books; 213 audio materials; 208 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 15 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ledyard: Stateline Cooperative Elevator (A), Ledyard Volunteer Fire Department (B), Ledyard Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ledyard include: Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church (A), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kossuth 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:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

1.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Ledyard (2011 data):

  • State Bank of Ledyard: State Bank Of Ledyard at 210 Edmunds St, branch established on 1892/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $37.2 mil, Deposits: $31.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Ledyard Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ledyard:

Marital status in Ledyard, IA
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.9%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

For population 25 years and over in Ledyard:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ledyard, IA (based on Kossuth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7337
Mainline Protestant4,12019
Evangelical Protestant3,04417
Other11
None1,645-
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: 8
This county:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Kossuth County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

12.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Kossuth County:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Kossuth County:

16.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ledyard:

53.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ledyard:

51.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ledyard:

18.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ledyard:

12.0%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ledyard:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.1%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Ledyard:

57.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Ledyard:

77.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ledyard, 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
Local Libraries 0$0 4$911
Water Supply 0$0 1$775
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,100
Financial Administration 0$0 6$5,228
Totals for Government 0$0 12$8,014

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($193.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $18,000 ($151.26)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($142.86)
    Libraries: $15,000 ($126.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($109.24)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($100.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($67.23)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($42.02)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($16.81)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($16.81)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($16.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $24,000 ($201.68)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($109.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($25.21)
    Other: $2,000 ($16.81)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $29,000 ($243.70)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($42.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($310.92)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($100.84)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($42.02)
  • Tax - Property: $53,000 ($445.38)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($134.45)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($67.23)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,000 ($75.63)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,000 ($75.63)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $348,000 ($2924.37)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ledyard:

  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBEW (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BLUE EARTH, MN)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSUM (1370 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ledyard:

  • KJLY (104.5 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KBEW-FM (98.1 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: KBEW, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KEEZ-FM (99.1 FM; MANKATO, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KFMC-FM (106.5 FM; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ledyard:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KEYC-TV (Channel 12; MANKATO, MN; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • K60FY (Channel 60; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K14KD (Channel 14; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K27FI (Channel 27; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K31EF (Channel 31; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K36FI (Channel 36; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K58FC (Channel 58; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K62FH (Channel 62; FROST, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K65FW (Channel 65; FROST, MN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.7mTotal length
  • 610Total average daily traffic
  • 32Total average daily truck traffic
  • 610Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ledyard, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 61970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ledyard, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ledyard)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Ia Hwy 9, 2km E Of Us Hwy 169 (Lat: 43.381917 Lon: -94.191083), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: KEO407, Licensee ID: L00003749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.985 MHz, 158.895 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2012, Expiration Date: 09/08/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2022, Certifier: Richard K Rahto, Registrant: State Of Iowa, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1552, Fax: (515) 232-6739, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • STATION, Ne 1/4 Section 9 Twp 99n Range 28w (Lat: 43.409389 Lon: -95.145806), Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WNTP608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.450 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/1992, Expiration Date: 08/10/1997, Cancellation Date: 06/26/1997, Phone: (515) 923-3206

  • SC Ledyard WT S1, Lat: 43.420889 Lon: -94.163028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQHX578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Scott Arvig, Registrant: Rini Coran, Pc, 1140 19th Street, Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 463-4310, Fax: (202) 296-2014, Email:

  • SC Ledyard WT S2, Lat: 43.420889 Lon: -94.163028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQHX578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Scott Arvig, Registrant: Rini Coran, Pc, 1140 19th Street, Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 463-4310, Fax: (202) 296-2014, Email:

  • SC Ledyard WT S3, Lat: 43.420889 Lon: -94.163028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQHX578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Scott Arvig, Registrant: Rini Coran, Pc, 1140 19th Street, Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 463-4310, Fax: (202) 296-2014, Email:

  • SC Ledyard WT S4, Lat: 43.420889 Lon: -94.163028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQHX578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Scott Arvig, Registrant: Rini Coran, Pc, 1140 19th Street, Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 463-4310, Fax: (202) 296-2014, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ledyard, IA
  • 43.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.8%Utility gas
  • 15.9%Electricity
  • 4.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ledyard, IA
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Electricity


Ledyard compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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