Calmar, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,103 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.3%
 
Males: 591  (53.6%)
Females: 512  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

37.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52132.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,476 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Calmar:

$72,476
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,999 (it was $17,958 in 2000)

Calmar city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,243 (it was $68,600 in 2000)
Calmar:

$198,243
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,465; detached houses: $158,998

Median gross rent in 2022: $638.

March 2022 cost of living index in Calmar: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.6%
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  • Races in Calmar, IA (2022)
    • 80496.4%White alone
    • 131.6%Two or more races
    • 91.1%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Calmar, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Calmar is 258 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (73.5%), Czech (8.1%), Irish (5.2%), English (4.4%), Norwegian (3.5%), Italian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/14/1869

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 1,050 people per square mile   (low).

Calmar, Iowa map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,488 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,336 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (53.5 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (125.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fort Atkinson, IA (2.1 miles ),
Spillville, IA (2.1 miles ),
Ossian, IA (2.4 miles ),
St. Lucas, IA (3.0 miles),
Decorah, IA (3.0 miles ),
Ridgeway, IA (3.2 miles ),
Jackson Junction, IA (3.2 miles),
Castalia, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 43.18 N, Longitude: 91.87 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $273,300
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $237,700
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $211,600
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $208,900
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $194,700
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $167,300
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $138,100
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Calmar, IA residents
Average permit cost in Calmar, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+3.3%).
Most common industries in Calmar, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.3%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.7%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
  • Food (3.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.3%)
  • Health care (19.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Calmar, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Calmar, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Calmar-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Calmar city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 30.7 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:

Calmar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 87% 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 387.8 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 192.9 miles away from Calmar center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 268.5 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 366.2 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 387.8 miles away from Calmar center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 191.0 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 Winneshiek County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Calmar topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Calmar:

  • OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; OSSIAN, IA)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS CENTER - DECORAH (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WINNESHIEK COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WELLINGTON PLACE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WEST UNION, IA)

College/University in Calmar:

  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (Full-time enrollment: 3,365; Location: 1625 Hwy 150; Public; Website: www.nicc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Calmar:

  • Luther College (about 10 miles; Decorah, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,700)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 24 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Viterbo University (about 54 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Western Technical College (about 54 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 55 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 56 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 58 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)

Public high school in Calmar:

Private elementary/middle school in Calmar:

See full list of schools located in Calmar

Library in Calmar:

  • CALMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $46,347; Location: 101 S WASHINGTON ST; 15,208 books; 1,629 audio materials; 878 video materials; 7 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 82 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Calmar: Calmar (A), Calmar Depot (B), Calmar Fire Department (C), Calmar Library (D), Northeast Iowa Community College Library (E), Calmar Police Department (F), South Winneshiek Area First Responders Calamar (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Calmar include: Saint Aloysius Catholic Church (A), Calmar Community United Methodist Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C), Calmar Bible Fellowship (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Calmar Community Cemetery (1), Saint Aloysius Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Calmar: Calmar City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Calmar Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast (103 West North Street).

Winneshiek 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 Calmar and their reported violations in the past:

CALMAR WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 983, 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-25-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-25-2007), St BCA signed (DEC-12-2007), St Public Notif received (APR-21-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUL-21-2008)
  • One regular monitoring violation
SOUTH WINN GOLF CLUB (Population served: 218, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-07-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-14-2010), St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-17-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-08-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-15-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-17-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

3 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Calmar (2011 data):

  • State Bank & Trust Company: Security State Calmar Branch at 102 West Main, branch established on 1929/07/18. Info updated 2011/10/04: Bank assets: $337.3 mil, Deposits: $279.9 mil, headquarters in New Hampton, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Rigler Investment Company

For population 15 years and over in Calmar:

Marital status in Calmar, IA
  • Never married: 32.5%
  • Now married: 49.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Calmar:

  • High school or higher: 97.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Calmar, IA (based on Winneshiek County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,30828
Catholic6,3076
Evangelical Protestant5007
Other592
None3,882-
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: 7
Winneshiek County:

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

5.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Winneshiek County:

10.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Winneshiek County:

27.3%
Iowa:

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

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Calmar:

59.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Calmar:

61.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Calmar:

27.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Calmar:

5.8%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Calmar:

33.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

66.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Calmar, 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
Parks and Recreation 1$3,333$39,99615$11,572
Streets and Highways 1$6,001$72,0123$1,220
Financial Administration 1$4,719$56,6280$0
Sewerage 1$4,634$55,6080$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$7,081$84,9720$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,791
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$519
Totals for Government 5$25,769$61,84627$16,101

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $276,000 ($250.23)
    Police Protection: $167,000 ($151.41)
    Sewerage: $162,000 ($146.87)
    Water Utilities: $160,000 ($145.06)
    Housing and Community Development: $131,000 ($118.77)
    Local Fire Protection: $123,000 ($111.51)
    General - Other: $103,000 ($93.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $85,000 ($77.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($67.09)
    Libraries: $61,000 ($55.30)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($27.20)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($8.16)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($6.35)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($4.53)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($9.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $310,000 ($281.05)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $16,000 ($14.51)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $326,000 ($295.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($67.09)
    Other: $31,000 ($28.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($23.57)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $114,000 ($103.35)
    Other: $4,000 ($3.63)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $19,000 ($17.23)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $114,000 ($103.35)
    General Revenue - Other: $66,000 ($59.84)
    Special Assessments: $42,000 ($38.08)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($4.53)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($2.72)
    Rents: $2,000 ($1.81)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $211,000 ($191.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $121,000 ($109.70)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($6.35)
    Other: $2,000 ($1.81)
  • Tax - Property: $369,000 ($334.54)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $122,000 ($110.61)
    Public Utilities Sales: $57,000 ($51.68)
    Other License: $3,000 ($2.72)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,174,000 ($1064.37)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $988,000 ($895.74)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $186,000 ($168.63)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,551,000 ($1406.17)

Businesses in Calmar, IA

  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Calmar:

  • KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDEC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNEI (1140 AM; 2 kW; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Calmar:

  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLCD (89.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • KCZQ (102.3 FM; CRESCO, IA; Owner: MEGA MEDIA, LTD.)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Calmar:

  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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)

Calmar fatal accident list:

Aug 10, 2003 08:50 PM, Us-52, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Nov 6, 2000 12:15 AM, Sr-24, Lat: 43.177418, Lon: -91.874093, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 11, 1994 02:10 PM, 52, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 10, 1987 02:40 PM, Alleyway, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 12.9mTotal length
  • 7,645Total average daily traffic
  • 1,062Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,645Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Calmar, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Calmar, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Calmar, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Calmer, Lat: 43.201417 Lon: -91.874694, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQMI600,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720b Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:

  • CALMAR, At Calmar Eastern Corp. Boundary, South Of U.S. Hwy. 52 (660640) (Lat: 43.180972 Lon: -91.857972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 80.4 m, Call Sign: WQQQ367,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/2013, Expiration Date: 02/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/02/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • CALMAR, South Of 1840 Hwy 52 (Lat: 43.201417 Lon: -91.874694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQYL371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11425.0 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 11425.0 MHz... (+17 more), Grant Date: 10/29/2016, Expiration Date: 10/29/2026, Certifier: David A Byers, Registrant: Neit Services, LLC, 800 S. Main St, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Email:

  • DM03604A, At Calmar Eastern Corp. Boundary, South Of U.S. Hwy. 52 (660640) (Lat: 43.180972 Lon: -91.857972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 80.4 m, Call Sign: WRDT535,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 07/16/2019, Expiration Date: 07/16/2029, Cancellation Date: 12/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • IACALMARCN1, At Calmar Eastern Corp. Boundary, South Of U.S. Hwy. 52 (660640) (Lat: 43.180972 Lon: -91.857972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 80.4 m, Call Sign: WRNP247,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • Site A, Prairie Farmer Rec. Trail (Lat: 43.184222 Lon: -91.865556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRQA906,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2022, Expiration Date: 04/13/2032, Cancellation Date: 01/02/2024, Certifier: Cynthia Sweet, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Site B, No Exact Street Adress (Lat: 43.147167 Lon: -91.864556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WRQA907,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2022, Expiration Date: 04/13/2032, Cancellation Date: 01/02/2024, Certifier: Cynthia Sweet, Registrant: Intelpath, 145, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

66 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Calmar)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSION (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 603GN, N603GN, N-603GN, Serial Number: P76DCG2 3A17147, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/2015
    Registrant (Government): Northeast Iowa Community College, Po Box 400, Calmar, IA 52132
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 636P, N636P, N-636P, Serial Number: 18-8630, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/26/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Glenn R Johnson, 2215 Big Timber Rd, Calmar, IA 52132

Most common first names in Calmar, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1581.3 years
Robert1379.2 years
Joseph1279.8 years
Frank1283.6 years
John1079.4 years
Anna1082.6 years
Arthur979.4 years
Mary788.8 years
Emma786.3 years
Charles780.3 years
Most common last names in Calmar, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Frana1778.7 years
Hageman1782.1 years
Meyer1685.1 years
Flaskerud881.4 years
Klimesh763.9 years
Humpal771.4 years
Timp782.6 years
Wenthold681.5 years
Luzum687.5 years
Thompson675.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Calmar, IA
  • 90.3%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Electricity
  • 4.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Calmar, IA
  • 52.9%Electricity
  • 44.7%Utility gas
  • 2.4%Other fuel


Calmar compared to Iowa 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.