Blairstown, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 708 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.8%
 
Males: 375  (53.0%)
Females: 333  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

36.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52209.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,820 (it was $40,662 in 2000)
Blairstown:

$65,820
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,665 (it was $16,828 in 2000)

Blairstown city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $151,629 (it was $84,700 in 2000)
Blairstown:

$151,629
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $848.

March 2022 cost of living index in Blairstown: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.9%
(12.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.5% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Blairstown, IA (2022)
    • 65292.2%White alone
    • 243.4%Hispanic
    • 202.8%Two or more races
    • 60.8%Asian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Blairstown, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Blairstown is 750 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 (44.6%), American (21.9%), Irish (5.4%), Scottish (3.1%), Italian (2.7%), English (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/15/1868

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 1,489 people per square mile   (low).

Blairstown, Iowa map

23 residents are foreign born (2.0% Latin America, 0.7% Europe, 0.6% Asia).

This city:

3.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,665 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,153 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (22.0 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (159.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (226.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Luzerne, IA (2.2 miles),
Watkins, IA (2.3 miles),
Van Horne, IA (2.7 miles ),
Marengo, IA (2.8 miles ),
Norway, IA (2.9 miles ),
Newhall, IA (2.9 miles ),
Keystone, IA (3.0 miles ),
West Amana, IA (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 41.91 N, Longitude: 92.08 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $129,600
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $88,800
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $136,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Blairstown, IA residents
Average permit cost in Blairstown, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+0.7%).
Most common industries in Blairstown, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
  • Food (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.4%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Food (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Blairstown, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.9%)

Average climate in Blairstown, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Blairstown, Iowa average temperatures Blairstown, Iowa average precipitation Blairstown, Iowa humidity Blairstown, Iowa wind speed Blairstown, Iowa snowfall Blairstown, Iowa sunshine Blairstown, Iowa clear and cloudy days
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 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.9 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 20.9 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 20.9 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 20.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Blairstown-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the Blairstown city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 tornado 21.7 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Blairstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 152% 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 326.0 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 307.4 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 326.0 miles away from Blairstown 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 167.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 459.5 miles away from Blairstown center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 354.3 miles away from Blairstown 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).
Blairstown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Blairstown:

  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • IOWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)
  • BELLE PLAINE NURSING AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BELLE PLAINE, IA)
  • ESSENCE OF LIFE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; AMANA, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF AMANA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; AMANA, IA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Blairstown:

  • 19 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blairstown:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 23 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 33 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 39 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 47 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 62 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 67 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 80 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Library in Blairstown:

  • BLAIRSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $51,379; Location: 305 LOCUST ST NW SUITE 2; 12,561 books; 684 audio materials; 891 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 30 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Blairstown: Blairstown (A), Blairstown City Hall (B), Blairstown Public Library (C), Blairstown Fire Station (D), Blairstown Ambulance Service (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Blairstown include: Grace Lutheran Church (A), Saint John's Catholic Church (B), Presbyterian Church (C), Calvary United Methodist Church (D). Display/hide their locations 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 Blairstown and their reported violations in the past:

BLAIRSTOWN WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 692, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and AUG-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-24-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-24-2007), St BCA signed (DEC-12-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-20-2008)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Blairstown (2011 data):

  • Benton County State Bank: at 212 Locust Northeast, branch established on 1869/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $40.8 mil, Deposits: $27.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Blairstown Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Blairstown:

Marital status in Blairstown, IA
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Blairstown:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Blairstown, 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
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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
Benton 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:
This county:

27.9%
Iowa:

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

16.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Blairstown:

41.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Blairstown:

31.1%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

51.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

73.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Blairstown, 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$7,144$85,7280$0
Health 1$4,966$59,5920$0
Local Libraries 0$0 4$7,850
Totals for Government 2$12,110$72,6604$7,850

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $149,000 ($210.45)
    Health - Other: $127,000 ($179.38)
    Regular Highways: $104,000 ($146.89)
    Libraries: $77,000 ($108.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $77,000 ($108.76)
    Sewerage: $58,000 ($81.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($56.50)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($42.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($38.14)
    General Public Buildings: $24,000 ($33.90)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($25.42)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($5.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($36.72)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $148,000 ($209.04)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($45.20)

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

  • Charges - Other: $96,000 ($135.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $86,000 ($121.47)
    Sewerage: $81,000 ($114.41)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $53,000 ($74.86)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($32.49)
    Rents: $4,000 ($5.65)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.41)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $154,000 ($217.51)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $86,000 ($121.47)
  • Tax - Property: $272,000 ($384.18)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $48,000 ($67.80)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.82)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $928,000 ($1310.73)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $791,000 ($1117.23)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $134,000 ($189.27)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $275,000 ($388.42)

Businesses in Blairstown, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Blairstown:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blairstown:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Blairstown:

  • 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.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • 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)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 35.2mTotal length
  • 4,360Total average daily traffic
  • 209Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,360Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Blairstown, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Blairstown, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 108 Crow Street Nw (Lat: 41.907167 Lon: -92.089722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 51 m, Call Sign: WPFU679,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.145 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2014, Expiration Date: 02/24/2025, Registrant: City Of Blairstown, Blairstown, IA 52209, Phone: (319) 350-3300, Fax: (319) 454-0015, Email:

  • 360 1/2 Cedar Ne (Lat: 41.990278 Lon: -92.195472), Call Sign: WYY782, Licensee ID: L00816977,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.675 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/1999, Expiration Date: 06/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2004, Registrant: Kimm & Sons Ready Mix Co, 306 1/2 Cedar Ne, Blairstown, IA 52209

  • 2188 78th St (Lat: 41.892000 Lon: -92.082028), Call Sign: WPST642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.500 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2001, Expiration Date: 08/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Bernard Minnberry, Registrant: Illowa Communications, 2017 E Kimberly, Davenport, IA 52807, Phone: (319) 322-0981, Fax: (319) 322-3837


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • LUZERNE MW, Luzerne Microwave Tower (Lat: 41.923361 Lon: -92.161361), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WNTJ689,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2021, Expiration Date: 05/30/2031, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • BLAIRSTOWN, 7310 19th Ave (Lat: 41.961750 Lon: -92.122861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WPTM565,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2021, Expiration Date: 10/30/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K0AFI, Grant Date: 04/12/1996, Expiration Date: 04/12/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2008, Registrant: John E Kelly, 207 Benton St, Blairstown, IA 52209

  • Call Sign: KB0OQZ, Licensee ID: L00458289, Grant Date: 05/28/2014, Expiration Date: 08/22/2024, Certifier: Robert E Sneed, Registrant: Robert E Sneed, 303 Charles St Se Apt 2, Blairstown, IA 52209

  • Call Sign: KD0ZDR, Licensee ID: L01734355, Grant Date: 02/18/2014, Expiration Date: 02/18/2024, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2014, Certifier: Randy R Macku, Registrant: Randy R Macku, Blairstown, IA 52209

  • Call Sign: KE0CEK, Licensee ID: L01904616, Grant Date: 11/13/2014, Expiration Date: 11/13/2024, Certifier: Michael A Lindenberg, Registrant: Michael A Lindenberg, 111 Se Locust St, Blairstown, IA 52209


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC FIREFLY 8 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 3017B, N3017B, N-3017B, Serial Number: F8-2034, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 06/07/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): J&d Bridgewater Inc, 7511 23rd Ave, Blairstown, IA 52209

Most common first names in Blairstown, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1478.8 years
William980.4 years
Mary687.6 years
Charles671.0 years
Henry681.6 years
Robert582.4 years
Lester471.5 years
Harold485.5 years
Edna481.0 years
Edward476.7 years
Most common last names in Blairstown, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kimm980.9 years
Becker679.5 years
Thompson681.5 years
Thorman685.5 years
Johnson583.4 years
Siek578.4 years
Parr474.0 years
Martin483.0 years
Christensen475.0 years
Kinzenbaw485.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Blairstown, IA
  • 66.4%Utility gas
  • 26.9%Electricity
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Blairstown, IA
  • 74.1%Utility gas
  • 25.9%Electricity


Blairstown 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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