Menlo, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 338 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.4%
 
Males: 182  (53.9%)
Females: 156  (46.1%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50164.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,818 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Menlo:

$74,818
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,008 (it was $17,990 in 2000)

Menlo city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,124 (it was $44,600 in 2000)
Menlo:

$114,124
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $658.

March 2022 cost of living index in Menlo: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%
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  • Races in Menlo, IA (2022)
    • 36589.5%White alone
    • 4310.5%Two or more races
    • 30.7%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Menlo, Iowa as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Menlo is 207 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (29.0%), Irish (8.4%), American (7.6%), Dutch (7.6%), Northern European (6.1%), Italian (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/2/1881

Elevation: 1265 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 722 people per square mile   (low).

Menlo, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,489 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,261 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (40.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (85.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (348.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stuart, IA (2.1 miles ),
Casey, IA (2.5 miles ),
Diamondhead Lake, IA (2.8 miles ),
Dexter, IA (3.0 miles ),
Linden, IA (3.3 miles ),
Redfield, IA (3.4 miles ),
Panora, IA (3.5 miles ),
Guthrie Center, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.52 N, Longitude: 94.41 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $265,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $42,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,700
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $70,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Menlo, IA residents
Average permit cost in Menlo, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Menlo, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.3%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.9%)
  • Food (9.6%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (20.6%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Menlo, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.9%)

Average climate in Menlo, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Menlo-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Menlo city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.5 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Menlo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 247% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 377.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 433.5 miles away from Menlo 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) earthquake occurred 405.4 miles away from Menlo center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 340.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from Menlo center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 108.4 miles away from Menlo center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Guthrie County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Menlo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Menlo:

  • GUTHRIE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; GUTHRIE CENTER, IA)
  • THE NEW HOMESTEAD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GUTHRIE CENTER, IA)
  • THE NEW HOMESTEAD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GUTHRIE CENTER, IA)
  • CRAFT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PANORA, IA)
  • PANORA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PANORA, IA)
  • GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; GUTHRIE CENTER, IA)
  • ADAIR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ADAIR, IA)

Airports located in Menlo:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Menlo:

  • Drake University (about 40 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 43 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 53 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 68 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 75 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 82 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 82 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Library in Menlo:

  • MENLO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $19,786; Location: 504 5TH ST; 6,975 books; 141 audio materials; 55 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 35 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Menlo: Menlo (A), Menlo Fire and Rescue (B), Menlo Library (C), Menlo City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Menlo include: Church of Christ (A), Methodist Episcopal Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: George A. Wilson - Politician.

Guthrie 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:

61.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Menlo (2011 data):

  • Rolling Hills Bank & Trust: Menlo Branch at 501 Sherman Street, branch established on 1969/10/01. Info updated 2009/05/20: Bank assets: $207.1 mil, Deposits: $173.4 mil, headquarters in Atlantic, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Anita Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Menlo:

Marital status in Menlo, IA
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Menlo:

  • High school or higher: 92.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Menlo, IA (based on Guthrie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,64314
Catholic1,6164
Evangelical Protestant1,19215
Other1-
None5,502-
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
This county:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.08 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.08 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Guthrie County:

27.6%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.6%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Menlo:

48.7%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Menlo:

44.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Menlo:

29.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Menlo:

13.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Menlo:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

55.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Menlo:

76.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Menlo, 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
Streets and Highways 1$4,246$50,9520$0
Sewerage 1$4,244$50,9280$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$603
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,034
Totals for Government 2$8,491$50,9462$1,638

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $88,000 ($260.36)
    Sewerage: $39,000 ($115.38)
    Financial Administration: $25,000 ($73.96)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000 ($47.34)
    Libraries: $16,000 ($47.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($41.42)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($38.46)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($23.67)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($20.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($8.88)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($5.92)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($5.92)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($2.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $79,000 ($233.73)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $51,000 ($150.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($26.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.96)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $95,000 ($281.07)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.96)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.96)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $39,000 ($115.38)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($2.96)
  • Tax - Property: $113,000 ($334.32)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $28,000 ($82.84)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.96)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $44,000 ($130.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $27,000 ($79.88)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,000 ($50.30)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $357,000 ($1056.21)

Strongest AM radio stations in Menlo:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, 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.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Menlo:

  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Menlo:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.2mTotal length
  • 87,650Total average daily traffic
  • 34,229Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Menlo, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 71950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Menlo, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Gina Cacciatore, 1035 Orange Ave (5060873) (Lat: 41.503472 Lon: -94.425389), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 19001 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Rsa 7 Limited Partnership, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 1035 Orange Ave (5060873) (Lat: 41.503472 Lon: -94.425389), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 19001 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Rsa 7 Limited Partnership, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 1035 Orange Ave (5060873) (Lat: 41.503472 Lon: -94.425389), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 19001 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Rsa 7 Limited Partnership, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Wendy Florian, 1035 Orange Ave (5060873) (Lat: 41.503472 Lon: -94.425389), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 19001 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Xcell Towers Ii, LLC, Wflorian@xcelltowers.Com, , 1620 Adair-sville, Phone: (618) 303-5357

  • Wendy Florian, 1035 Orange Ave (5060873) (Lat: 41.503472 Lon: -94.425389), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 19001 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Xcell Towers Ii, LLC, Wflorian@xcelltowers.Com, , 1620 Adair-sville, Phone: (618) 303-5357


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1st Place S Off Menlo I80 Exit W Side Rd (Lat: 41.491667 Lon: -94.418306), Call Sign: KNFE296, Licensee ID: L00036569,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/1997, Expiration Date: 04/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2002, Registrant: Carl K Williams, 1063 Pinewood Ave, Manlo, IA 50164-8002, Phone: (515) 524-5174

  • 3363 Talon Ave, Admin Bldg. Station Identification Base Station (Lat: 41.523667 Lon: -94.377167), Type: Building, Structure height: 4.4 m, Call Sign: WQJC289,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 461.487 MHz, 463.237 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2018, Expiration Date: 07/22/2028, Certifier: Robin Sampson, Registrant: Poet Biorefining Octane Holdings, LLC, 4615 N. Lewis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, Phone: (605) 965-6797, Email:

  • 3363 Talon Ave, Siren Pole (Lat: 41.523167 Lon: -94.381861), Type: Pole, Structure height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQWW381,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2015, Expiration Date: 12/08/2025, Certifier: Mike Wilkes, Registrant: Poet Biorefining Octane Holdings, LLC, 4615 N. Lewis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, Phone: (605) 965-6797, Fax: (316) 828-9120, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • DM13XC003, 2450 350th Street (Lat: 41.503556 Lon: -94.449083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.1 m, Call Sign: WQVT905,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • COON VALLEY OFFICE, 516 Sherman St (Lat: 41.519444 Lon: -94.405028), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQYF480, Licensee ID: L00103582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 09/10/2016, Expiration Date: 09/10/2026, Certifier: Jim Nelson, Registrant: Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Inc., 516 Sherman St, Menlo, IA 50164, Phone: (641) 524-2111, Fax: (641) 524-2112, Email:

  • DM04906A, 350th St (Lat: 41.503556 Lon: -94.449111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRVH571,
    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, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2022, Expiration Date: 11/22/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA0WIV, Licensee ID: L01130140, Grant Date: 03/17/2006, Expiration Date: 04/19/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2018, Certifier: Marvin L Ludwig, Registrant: Marvin L Ludwig, 2253 150th St, Menlo, IA 50164

  • Call Sign: N0WXO, Licensee ID: L00339299, Grant Date: 03/13/2013, Expiration Date: 05/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/21/2023, Certifier: Robert G Pepin, Registrant: Robert G Pepin, 1245 Pinewood Ave, Menlo, IA 50164

  • Call Sign: KE0UEQ, Licensee ID: L02231325, Grant Date: 01/31/2019, Expiration Date: 01/31/2029, Certifier: Gregory E Lambert Sr, Registrant: Gregory E Lambert Sr, 609 4th St, Menlo, IA 50164

  • Call Sign: AE0TZ, Previous Call Sign: N0WXO, Licensee ID: L00339299, Grant Date: 03/21/2023, Expiration Date: 05/18/2033, Certifier: Robert G Pepin, Registrant: Robert G Pepin, 1245 Pinewood Ave, Menlo, IA 50164


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 12. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Menlo, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (56.9%), and Structure Fires (27.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Menlo, IA
    • 11556.9%Outside Fires
    • 5527.2%Structure Fires
    • 2914.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Menlo, IA
Most common first names in Menlo, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John984.0 years
William681.5 years
Clarence577.6 years
Ethel589.8 years
Mary575.4 years
James483.7 years
Harold473.2 years
Kenneth466.7 years
Leroy480.0 years
Robert467.7 years
Most common last names in Menlo, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1577.5 years
Cline784.4 years
Messinger579.4 years
Powell553.6 years
Partlow583.8 years
Moore462.0 years
Vanduzer482.7 years
Trent484.0 years
Wright468.0 years
Harwood477.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Menlo, IA
  • 75.3%Utility gas
  • 11.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.5%Electricity
  • 2.7%Wood
  • 2.1%No fuel used
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Menlo, IA
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Menlo compared to Iowa 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.
  • Median age below 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.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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