Riverside, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,048 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.9%
 
Males: 501  (47.8%)
Females: 547  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52327.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,161 (it was $41,080 in 2000)
Riverside:

$78,161
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,180 (it was $17,744 in 2000)

Riverside city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,744 (it was $91,800 in 2000)
Riverside:

$202,744
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $272,065; detached houses: $271,041; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $290,090

Median gross rent in 2022: $724.

March 2022 cost of living index in Riverside: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.0%

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  • Races in Riverside, IA (2022)
    • 1,04395.4%White alone
    • 343.1%Hispanic
    • 60.5%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Riverside, Iowa as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Riverside is 118 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.9%), American (21.4%), Irish (14.6%), European (10.9%), English (5.7%), Norwegian (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/22/1882

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 1,041 people per square mile   (low).

Riverside, Iowa map

8 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,023 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,777 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (12.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (156.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (202.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hills, IA (2.4 miles ),
Kalona, IA (2.6 miles ),
Lone Tree, IA (2.8 miles ),
Frytown, IA (3.2 miles),
University Heights, IA (3.5 miles ),
Iowa City, IA (3.5 miles ),
Ainsworth, IA (3.6 miles ),
Wellman, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.48 N, Longitude: 91.58 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $330,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $330,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $206,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Riverside, IA residents
Average permit cost in Riverside, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +96 (+11.5%).
Most common industries in Riverside, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.7%)
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (2.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.9%)
  • Educational services (21.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.2%)
  • Social assistance (2.9%)
Most common occupations in Riverside, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Computer specialists (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)

Average climate in Riverside, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Riverside, Iowa average temperatures Riverside, Iowa average precipitation Riverside, Iowa humidity Riverside, Iowa wind speed Riverside, Iowa snowfall Riverside, Iowa sunshine Riverside, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Riverside-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the Riverside city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 36.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Riverside-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 286.6 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 268.2 miles away from Riverside center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 286.7 miles away from Riverside center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 138.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 314.9 miles away from Riverside center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 317.8 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 Washington County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Riverside topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Riverside:

  • LONE TREE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LONE TREE, IA)
  • VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, Acute Care - Veterans Administration, about 12 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • OAKNOLL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • BRIARWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
  • MERCY HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)

Airports located in Riverside:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Riverside:

  • University of Iowa (about 13 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 30 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 51 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 52 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 52 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 53 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Augustana College (about 54 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

Public high school in Riverside:

Public elementary/middle schools in Riverside:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Riverside: Riverside Grain and Feed Company Elevator (A), Riverside Fire Department (B), Riverside City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Riverside include: Trinity Methodist Church (A), Saint Mary's Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Riverside: Iowa Township Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Vance McIlree - Major League Baseball pitcher.

Washington 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:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Riverside (2011 data):

  • Peoples Trust and Savings Bank: Peoples Trust And Savings Bank at 90 East Railroad Street, branch established on 1928/03/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $23.9 mil, Deposits: $21.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Country Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Riverside:

Marital status in Riverside, IA
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Riverside:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Riverside, IA (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,17020
Evangelical Protestant4,15030
Catholic3,9564
Other1893
None9,239-
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
Washington County:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Washington County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Iowa:

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

13.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Riverside:

47.1%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Riverside:

24.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.9%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Riverside:

33.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

58.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Riverside:

77.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Riverside, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$11,048$66,2886$1,383
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$137
Totals for Government 2$11,048$66,2887$1,521

Riverside government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,184,000 ($1129.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($10.50)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $358,000 ($341.60)
    Sewerage: $292,000 ($278.63)
    Regular Highways: $234,000 ($223.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $186,000 ($177.48)
    Financial Administration: $180,000 ($171.76)
    Police Protection: $97,000 ($92.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $95,000 ($90.65)
    General Public Buildings: $88,000 ($83.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $86,000 ($82.06)
    General - Other: $83,000 ($79.20)
    Libraries: $42,000 ($40.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $18,000 ($17.18)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($16.22)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $6,000 ($5.73)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($0.95)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($17.18)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $324,000 ($309.16)

Riverside government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $407,000 ($388.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $87,000 ($83.02)
    Other: $66,000 ($62.98)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $127,000 ($121.18)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $548,000 ($522.90)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $141,000 ($134.54)
    Interest Earnings: $40,000 ($38.17)
    Rents: $14,000 ($13.36)
    Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($4.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $378,000 ($360.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $546,000 ($520.99)
    Highways: $149,000 ($142.18)
  • Tax - Property: $945,000 ($901.72)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $130,000 ($124.05)
    Other Selective Sales: $104,000 ($99.24)
    Other License: $3,000 ($2.86)

Riverside government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,499,000 ($1430.34)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,265,000 ($1207.06)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $449,000 ($428.44)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $216,000 ($206.11)

Riverside government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,800,000 ($3625.95)

Businesses in Riverside, IA

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Riverside:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCII (1380 AM; 0 kW; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Riverside:

  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • K295AC (106.9 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRUI-FM (89.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: STUDENT B/CASTERS, INCORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Riverside:

  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K13MN (Channel 13; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)

Riverside fatal accident list:

Aug 31, 2012 09:43 PM, Sr-22, 4th St, Lat: 41.482361, Lon: -91.575819, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 440ft / 134mTotal length
  • 99,365Total average daily traffic
  • 12,527Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Riverside, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 101980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Riverside, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Riverside)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • RIVERSIDE, 1/2 Mile North Of State Hwy 22 And Vine Ave. (Lat: 41.492250 Lon: -91.539944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WPKX674,
    Assigned Frequencies: 857.337 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2022, Expiration Date: 09/09/2032, Certifier: Lawrence J Plotzke, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • RIVERSIDE, 1/2 Mile North Of State Hwy 22 And Vine Ave. (Lat: 41.492250 Lon: -91.539944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WPKX675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 857.337 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2022, Expiration Date: 09/09/2032, Certifier: Lawrence J Plotzke, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • Jct Hwy Ia 965 & Ia 22 2.2 Mi E (Lat: 41.491389 Lon: -91.540278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WNVL474, Licensee ID: L00399897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.787 MHz, 856.787 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2015, Expiration Date: 03/15/2025, Certifier: Gerald Bednar, Registrant: Ameren Services Company

  • 3184 Hwy 22 (Lat: 41.554194 Lon: -91.605056), Call Sign: WQFE297,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 06/16/2016, Expiration Date: 06/23/2026, Certifier: Mike Nelson, Registrant: Shreveport Communications, 933 Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101, Phone: (318) 425-5977, Fax: (319) 227-8955, Email:

  • Lat: 41.498861 Lon: -91.530833, Call Sign: WQZW356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.162 MHz, 457.162 MHz, 452.712 MHz, 457.712 MHz, 457.787 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2017, Expiration Date: 08/18/2027, Certifier: Chris Johnson, Registrant: Lone Peak Licensing, LLC, Draper, UT 84020-1336, Phone: (801) 938-9346, Fax: (801) 938-9465, Email:

  • Lat: 41.550000 Lon: -91.618611, Call Sign: WROK598,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.162 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2021, Expiration Date: 10/28/2031, Certifier: Jeremy Cole, Registrant: Business Radio, 1418 5th St, Coralville, IA 52241, Phone: (319) 354-2204, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (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 Riverside)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: MCLAUGHLIN MELVIN L MODEL-A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1035A, N1035A, N-1035A, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Gary L Burnett, Po Box 427, Riverside, IA 52327
  • Aircraft: MARQUISS TEENIE II (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 31119, N31119, N-31119, Serial Number: 5-10764, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 06/22/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 08/12/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Lee Allen Pfeifer, 1394 Redwood Ave, Riverside, IA 52327
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 550 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA JT15D-4 (2500 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 624PL, N624PL, N-624PL, Serial Number: 550-0402, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 08/05/1987, Certificate Issue Date: 06/24/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Low Tide LLC, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/27/2010, Exported to: Germany
  • Aircraft: HARTLEY ROBERT D EVANS AIRCRAFT VP-2 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 5081F, N5081F, N-5081F, Serial Number: 3034, Certificate Issue Date: 04/28/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Robert D Hartley, Po Box 347, Riverside, IA 52327
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/24/2017

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2010. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Riverside, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (47.1%), and Structure Fires (33.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Riverside, IA
    • 6547.1%Outside Fires
    • 4633.3%Structure Fires
    • 2215.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Riverside, IA
Most common first names in Riverside, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1476.9 years
John1272.9 years
Mary1180.9 years
Charles976.4 years
William776.9 years
Frank782.0 years
Alice681.5 years
Gladys686.8 years
Helen684.5 years
Anna680.4 years
Most common last names in Riverside, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Yeggy1783.4 years
Kron1581.7 years
Gerot1374.9 years
Thomann1278.5 years
Schnoebelen1182.2 years
Rummelhart775.6 years
Rath781.1 years
Wieland782.9 years
Waldschmidt774.7 years
Frank680.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Riverside, IA
  • 78.6%Utility gas
  • 16.1%Electricity
  • 5.0%Wood
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Riverside, IA
  • 73.1%Utility gas
  • 26.9%Electricity


Riverside compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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