Nashua, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,508 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.8%
 
Males: 798  (52.9%)
Females: 710  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

36.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50658.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,164 (it was $31,713 in 2000)
Nashua:

$59,164
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,670 (it was $16,031 in 2000)

Nashua city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $113,374 (it was $55,300 in 2000)
Nashua:

$113,374
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $212,856; detached houses: $214,919; townhouses or other attached units: $178,837; mobile homes: $110,556

Median gross rent in 2022: $727.

March 2022 cost of living index in Nashua: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%
(5.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 53.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 28.3% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Nashua, IA (2022)
    • 1,39394.3%White alone
    • 432.9%Two or more races
    • 130.9%Hispanic
    • 110.7%Black alone
    • 80.5%Other race alone
    • 30.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Nashua detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Nashua, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nashua is 814 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 (65.4%), American (12.2%), Irish (6.6%), English (2.0%), Norwegian (2.0%), Canadian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/29/1857

Elevation: 973 feet

Land area: 2.46 square miles.

Population density: 613 people per square mile   (low).

Nashua, Iowa map

8 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,571 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,151 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (33.3 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (141.4 miles , pop. 287,151).

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

Nearest cities:

Ionia, IA (2.6 miles ),
Plainfield, IA (2.7 miles ),
Bassett, IA (2.8 miles),
Charles City, IA (3.2 miles ),
Frederika, IA (3.6 miles),
North Washington, IA (3.6 miles),
Clarksville, IA (3.7 miles ),
New Hampton, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.95 N, Longitude: 92.54 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $173,300
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $133,000
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $112,700
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $192,500
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $71,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Nashua, IA residents
Average permit cost in Nashua, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +98 (+6.4%).
Most common industries in Nashua, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Food (6.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (11.6%)
  • Machinery (10.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Food (7.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Food (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Nashua, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
  • Bus drivers (4.3%)

Average climate in Nashua, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 9/1/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Nashua city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.1 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Nashua-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 113% 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 255.6 miles away from the city 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 395.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 213.0 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 375.2 miles away from Nashua center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 395.3 miles away from Nashua center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 508.2 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 Chickasaw County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Nashua topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Nashua:

  • CREST VIEW GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - CHARLES CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH/HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • NEW HAMPTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; NEW HAMPTON, IA)
  • CLARKSVILLE SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nashua:

  • University of Northern Iowa (about 31 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; Full-time enrollment: 10,816)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 34 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 38 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 38 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 39 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Luther College (about 45 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Riverland Community College (about 56 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Public high school in Nashua:

  • NASHUA-PLAINFIELD JUNIOR-SENIORHIGH SCHOOL (Location: 612 GREELEY ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Nashua:

See full list of schools located in Nashua

Library in Nashua:

  • NASHUA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $69,811; Location: 220 BRASHER ST; 13,970 books; 88 audio materials; 263 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Nashua: Nashua Cedar River Access (A), Nashua (B), Chick-A-Dee Garden (C), Chickasaw Ambulance Service Nashua (D), Nashua Fire and Rescue Department (E), Nashua Police Department (F), Nashua Public Library (G), Chickasaw County Museum (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Nashua include: Saint John Lutheran Church (A), Saint Michaels Catholic Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oak Hill Cemetery (1), Saint Michaels Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

River: Little Cedar River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Nashua: Cedar View Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Bradford Pioneer Village (Museums; Highway 346 East), Chickasaw County Historical Society Museum (Highway 346 East).

Hotel: The Bradford House (Highway 346).

Birthplace of: Kent Taylor - Film actor.

Chickasaw 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 Nashua and their reported violations in the past:

LITTLE BROWN CHURCH (Address: 2730 CHEYENNE AVE , Population served: 183, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-17-2014), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-17-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-25-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-07-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-19-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-07-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2010), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2010)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JAN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-13-2010), St Public Notif requested (JAN-13-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-25-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-08-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-25-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
NASHUA TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
RIVER RANCH CAMPING INC (Population served: 27, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Nashua (2011 data):

  • Lincoln Savings Bank: Nashua Branch at 121 Cedar Street, branch established on 1874/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $582.9 mil, Deposits: $430.7 mil, headquarters in Cedar Falls, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Lincoln Bancorp
  • First State Bank: at 401 Main Street, branch established on 2005/02/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $45.1 mil, Deposits: $37.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Fnsb Bancorporation Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Nashua:

Marital status in Nashua, IA
  • Never married: 32.9%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Nashua:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Nashua, IA (based on Chickasaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,2977
Mainline Protestant4,26414
Evangelical Protestant1,0286
Other11
None2,849-
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
Chickasaw County:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Chickasaw County:

7.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Chickasaw County:

11.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Chickasaw County:

27.3%
State:

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

10.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Nashua:

46.3%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Nashua:

29.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

21.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Nashua:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Nashua:

52.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Nashua:

76.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Nashua, 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
Police Protection - Officers 7$12,936$22,1760$0
Streets and Highways 3$5,735$22,9400$0
Water Supply 2$3,921$23,5260$0
Financial Administration 1$4,639$55,6680$0
Local Libraries 0$0 14$7,239
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$408
Other and Unallocable 0$0 10$8,549
Totals for Government 13$27,231$25,13627$16,196

Nashua government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $18,000 ($11.94)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $265,000 ($175.73)
    Sewerage: $239,000 ($158.49)
    Regular Highways: $218,000 ($144.56)
    Water Utilities: $175,000 ($116.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $164,000 ($108.75)
    General Public Buildings: $149,000 ($98.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $98,000 ($64.99)
    Libraries: $88,000 ($58.36)
    Local Fire Protection: $34,000 ($22.55)
    Health - Other: $24,000 ($15.92)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($5.31)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($3.32)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $74,000 ($49.07)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Health - Other: $12,000 ($7.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $405,000 ($268.57)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($2.65)

Nashua government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $311,000 ($206.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $112,000 ($74.27)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($13.26)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $52,000 ($34.48)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($13.93)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $55,000 ($36.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $49,000 ($32.49)
    Rents: $40,000 ($26.53)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($9.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $218,000 ($144.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $212,000 ($140.58)
    Other: $7,000 ($4.64)
  • Tax - Property: $698,000 ($462.86)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $134,000 ($88.86)
    Other License: $12,000 ($7.96)

Nashua government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,487,000 ($1649.20)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,176,000 ($1442.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $311,000 ($206.23)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $63,000 ($41.78)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $33,000 ($21.88)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $30,000 ($19.89)

Nashua government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,315,000 ($1535.15)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,000 ($21.88)

Businesses in Nashua, IA

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Nashua:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • 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)
  • KCHA (1580 AM; 0 kW; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, 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)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWAY (1470 AM; 1 kW; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nashua:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWAY-FM (99.3 FM; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Nashua:

  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Nashua fatal accident list:

Jun 23, 2011 04:41 PM, Us-218, Lat: 42.956786, Lon: -92.552853, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Jul 12, 2003 01:17 PM, Sr-346, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 3, 2001 10:50 PM, Us-218, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 292ft / 89.0mTotal length
  • 33,250Total average daily traffic
  • 8,884Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Nashua, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 82000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Nashua, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 402 Main St (Lat: 42.949694 Lon: -92.533250), Call Sign: WQT977, Licensee ID: L00000015,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.375 MHz, 456.250 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2000, Expiration Date: 09/05/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/22/2002, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50303, Phone: (515) 242-4375

  • Post Office Box 367 Woodbridge Ave (Lat: 42.951500 Lon: -92.534528), Type: Silo, Structure height: 50 m, Overall height: 52 m, Call Sign: WQOE803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.975 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2021, Expiration Date: 09/03/2031, Certifier: Kraig Hunter, Registrant: P & K Midwest, Inc., 787 Wilcox Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314, Phone: (563) 210-6018, Email:

  • Lat: 42.951667 Lon: -92.536111, Call Sign: WQPL390,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.700 MHz, 458.700 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2022, Expiration Date: 06/19/2032, Certifier: Ernest D Willsher, Registrant: Chickasaw Ema/911, New Hampton, IA 50659, Phone: (641) 394-2406, Fax: (641) 394-4673, Email:

  • 2658 Old Highway Rd (Lat: 42.976722 Lon: -92.561889), Call Sign: WQTT735,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.525 MHz, 160.005 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2024, Expiration Date: 04/10/2034, Certifier: Ben Bollman, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Nashua)

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 fires per year is 15. The highest number of reported fires - 33 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Nashua, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (50.0%), and Structure Fires (33.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Nashua, IA
    • 12850.0%Outside Fires
    • 8533.2%Structure Fires
    • 3814.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Nashua, IA
Most common first names in Nashua, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2479.8 years
William1981.0 years
Mary1980.4 years
Robert1772.1 years
Anna1583.8 years
Fred1481.1 years
George1378.9 years
Clarence1379.2 years
Harold1376.8 years
Carl1284.1 years
Most common last names in Nashua, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fisher1874.4 years
Demro1378.4 years
Smith1277.9 years
Jones1182.7 years
Johnson1081.5 years
Stille880.5 years
Strike887.3 years
Peterson886.6 years
Scoles774.6 years
Miller676.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nashua, IA
  • 74.8%Utility gas
  • 22.7%Electricity
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Nashua, IA
  • 57.7%Utility gas
  • 42.3%Electricity


Nashua 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Matthew Hemminger (1)
  • Brian D. Klauber (1)
  • Steven O. Stirling (1)
  • Jason Kraus (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.