Walford, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,358 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.9%
 
Males: 715  (52.7%)
Females: 643  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

38.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52351.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $107,348 (it was $67,833 in 2000)
Walford:

$107,348
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,066 (it was $21,370 in 2000)

Walford city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $282,684 (it was $157,000 in 2000)
Walford:

$282,684
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $275,507; detached houses: $274,884

Median gross rent in 2022: $820.

March 2022 cost of living index in Walford: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.3%

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  • Races in Walford, IA (2022)
    • 1,33893.0%White alone
    • 684.7%Two or more races
    • 130.9%Hispanic
    • 100.7%Black alone
    • 40.3%Other race alone
    • 10.07%Asian alone

Races in Walford 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 Walford, Iowa as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Walford is 720 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 (41.5%), Irish (13.9%), English (12.2%), American (8.3%), Norwegian (6.9%), Swedish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/15/1954

Elevation: 790 feet

Land area: 0.96 square miles.

Population density: 1,417 people per square mile   (low).

Walford, Iowa map

8 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,860 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,951 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (11.2 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (149.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (214.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fairfax, IA (2.0 miles ),
East Amana, IA (2.2 miles),
Norway, IA (2.2 miles ),
Amana, IA (2.4 miles ),
Middle Amana, IA (2.6 miles ),
High Amana, IA (2.7 miles),
Swisher, IA (2.8 miles ),
Watkins, IA (2.8 miles)

Latitude: 41.88 N, Longitude: 91.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $221,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $261,200
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $259,500
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $218,200
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $212,400
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $199,900
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $196,800
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $168,300
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,800
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $141,500
  • 1999: 30 buildings, average cost: $137,600
  • 1998: 48 buildings, average cost: $136,000
  • 1997: 43 buildings, average cost: $124,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Walford, IA residents
Average permit cost in Walford, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +972 (+385.7%).
Most common industries in Walford, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Machinery (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Walford, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Computer specialists (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.4%)
  • Registered nurses (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Engineers (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Walford, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Walford, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.217
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Walford-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Walford city center .

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 19.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 146% 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 315.7 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 296.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 315.7 miles away from Walford 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 154.4 miles away from Walford center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 465.5 miles away from Walford center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 344.4 miles away from Walford 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 Benton County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Walford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Walford:

  • ESSENCE OF LIFE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; AMANA, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF AMANA (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; AMANA, IA)
  • HERITAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • WEST RIDGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • METH-WICK HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • TANAGER PLACE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)

Airports located in Walford:

Operable nuclear power plant near Walford:

  • 13 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walford:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 10 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 22 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 46 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 55 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 65 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 67 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 69 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Walford: Walford (A), Walford City Hall (B), Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department - Walford Community Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Walford: Clover Ridge United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Benton 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 Walford and their reported violations in the past:

CLOVER RIDGE SUBDIVISION (Population served: 432, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2013)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2012), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-15-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
CORRIDOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2012), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-20-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUN-11-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUN-11-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-17-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-17-2012), St Public Notif received (MAR-20-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

3.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

86.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
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 Walford (2011 data):

  • Farmers Savings Bank: at 345 Highway 151 W, branch established on 1902/09/15. Info updated 2007/12/07: Bank assets: $44.9 mil, Deposits: $39.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Terry Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Walford:

Marital status in Walford, IA
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 60.6%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Walford:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Walford, IA (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,07019
Mainline Protestant4,43321
Catholic4,2018
Other1203
None12,252-
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: 5
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Benton County:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Benton County:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

4.53 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Benton County:

27.9%
State:

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

16.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

57.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Walford:

60.5%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Walford:

20.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.1%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

66.6%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.0%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Walford, 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 2$15,411$92,4660$0
Sewerage 1$9,100$109,2000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$780
Financial Administration 0$0 1$860
Totals for Government 3$24,511$98,0442$1,640

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $464,000 ($341.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $131,000 ($96.47)
    General - Other: $113,000 ($83.21)
    Sewerage: $112,000 ($82.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $68,000 ($50.07)
    Financial Administration: $27,000 ($19.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($15.46)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $21,000 ($15.46)
    General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($11.05)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($8.84)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($6.63)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($5.15)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($3.68)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($5.15)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $67,000 ($49.34)
    Other - Police Protection: $12,000 ($8.84)
    Other - Libraries: $5,000 ($3.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($2.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($2.95)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $109,000 ($80.27)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $130,000 ($95.73)
    Sewerage: $123,000 ($90.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($1.47)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($19.15)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($2.95)
    Rents: $3,000 ($2.21)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $182,000 ($134.02)
    General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($11.05)
  • Tax - Property: $527,000 ($388.07)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $50,000 ($36.82)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($5.89)
    Other License: $3,000 ($2.21)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $224,000 ($164.95)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $192,000 ($141.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($23.56)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,057,000 ($778.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Walford:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walford:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Walford:

  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.5mTotal length
  • 15,760Total average daily traffic
  • 1,443Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,760Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Walford, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Walford, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 78th Street (Lat: 41.890556 Lon: -91.837417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: KNKN280
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/09/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Steven T CampbellRegistrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Janean K Amundson, Rural Property (Lat: 41.861306 Lon: -91.854722), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Iowa Wireless Services LP, Janean.Amundson@iowawireless.Com, , Urban-dale, Phone: (515) 258-7000

  • Janean K Amundson, Rural Property (Lat: 41.861306 Lon: -91.854722), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Iowa Wireless Services LP, Janean.Amundson@iowawireless.Com, , Urban-dale, Phone: (515) 258-7000

  • Richard Byrne, Rural Property (Lat: 41.861306 Lon: -91.854722), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 19095 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, Suite 200, Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Billy D Carroll, Rural Property (Lat: 41.861306 Lon: -91.854722), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 19095 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Graincomm Iii, LLC, Jr@graingp.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 373-0033

  • Bridget Carter, Rural Property (Lat: 41.861306 Lon: -91.854722), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 19095 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: American Towers LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (781) 926-4500


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Hwy 149 1 1/4 Mi Ne (Lat: 41.896667 Lon: -91.824056), Call Sign: WXY834,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.075 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/1998, Expiration Date: 09/08/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/09/2003, Registrant: Gordon C Sevig, Walford, IA 52351, Phone: (319) 846-2205


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • WALFORD, 78th St (Lat: 41.890556 Lon: -91.837417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WPOQ786,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2009, Expiration Date: 02/26/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/18/2013, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC0DHA, Licensee ID: L01315884, Grant Date: 03/08/2018, Expiration Date: 04/17/2028, Certifier: Aaron W Voss, Registrant: Aaron W Voss, 450 A Avenue W, Walford, IA 52351

  • Call Sign: KD0EP, Licensee ID: L01394313, Grant Date: 04/03/2018, Expiration Date: 05/06/2028, Certifier: Kevin D Powell, Registrant: Kevin D Powell, 320 Gaddis Blvd., Walford, IA 52351

  • Call Sign: KC0UMS, Licensee ID: L01019323, Grant Date: 05/27/2015, Expiration Date: 05/27/2025, Certifier: Pamela J Worcester, Registrant: Pamela J Stallman, 7989 Linn Benton Rd, Walford, IA 52351

  • Call Sign: KD0VSY, Licensee ID: L01792493, Grant Date: 05/30/2013, Expiration Date: 05/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/15/2013, Certifier: Adam E Carpenter, Registrant: Adam E Carpenter, Walford, IA 52351

  • Call Sign: KE0OPO, Licensee ID: L02133530, Grant Date: 10/03/2017, Expiration Date: 10/03/2027, Certifier: Michael F Cole, Registrant: Michael F Cole, 455 A Ave Ne, Walford, IA 52351

  • Call Sign: KF0JGN, Licensee ID: L02557797, Grant Date: 05/17/2022, Expiration Date: 05/17/2032, Certifier: Nicholas A Jones, Registrant: Nicholas A Jones, 175 Erusha Dr, Walford, IA 52351


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: MARQUARDT MA-4 LANCER (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3310G, N3310G, N-3310G, Serial Number: 10, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 04/28/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Michael F Townsley, Po Box 441, Walford, IA 52351
  • Aircraft: HEAD BALLOONS AX8-105 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 4014R, N4014R, N-4014R, Serial Number: 421, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 06/12/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 06/28/2017
    Registrant (Corporation): Corridor Balloon Co, Po Box 322, Walford, IA 52351
  • Aircraft: BEECH 36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 480A, N480A, N-480A, Serial Number: E-181, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/22/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Todd D Gibbs, Po Box 10, Walford, IA 52351
  • Aircraft: FIREFLY BALLOONS INC FIREFLY 8B-15 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 1521X, N1521X, N-1521X, Serial Number: F8B-2016, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 07/31/2017
    Registrant (Corporation): Corridor Balloon Co, Po Box 322, Walford, IA 52351

Most common first names in Walford, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Helen589.2 years
Mary580.4 years
William574.2 years
John482.0 years
Wesley479.8 years
Charles269.5 years
Arthur278.5 years
Donald262.6 years
Edward259.0 years
Anna289.5 years
Most common last names in Walford, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Broz482.5 years
Schulte478.2 years
Bartosh380.0 years
Crozier385.7 years
Baker282.0 years
Houser262.0 years
Hursh272.5 years
Hopp272.0 years
Fetter271.5 years
Critchfield283.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Walford, IA
  • 84.6%Utility gas
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Walford, IA
  • 53.7%Utility gas
  • 46.3%Electricity


Walford compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income above 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 3 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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