Defiance, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 245 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.2%
 
Males: 131  (53.6%)
Females: 114  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

48.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51527.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,234 (it was $36,875 in 2000)
Defiance:

$54,234
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,368 (it was $12,492 in 2000)

Defiance city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,873 (it was $56,000 in 2000)
Defiance:

$105,873
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $120,612; detached houses: $120,340

Median gross rent in 2022: $641.

March 2022 cost of living index in Defiance: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.4%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 84.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Defiance, IA (2022)
    • 17690.7%White alone
    • 136.7%Hispanic
    • 31.5%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (51.2%), American (15.0%), English (5.0%), Irish (5.0%), European (1.2%), Polish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/4/1882

Elevation: 1283 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 615 people per square mile   (low).

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5 residents are foreign born (2.6% Latin America).

This city:

2.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,316 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $957 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (47.8 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (52.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (394.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Earling, IA (2.3 miles ),
Buck Grove, IA (2.7 miles),
Manilla, IA (2.7 miles ),
Irwin, IA (2.7 miles ),
Kirkman, IA (2.8 miles),
Westphalia, IA (2.8 miles),
Panama, IA (3.1 miles ),
Dow City, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.82 N, Longitude: 95.34 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $98,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $125,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Defiance, IA residents
Average permit cost in Defiance, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+10.9%).
Most common industries in Defiance, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (9.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (14.3%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (20.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Defiance, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (20.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (16.2%)
  • Registered nurses (8.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (5.4%)

Average climate in Defiance, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Defiance-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.2 miles away from the Defiance city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.1 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Defiance-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 254% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 383.0 miles away from Defiance center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 193.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 442.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 263.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 268.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 280.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Defiance topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Defiance:

  • MANILLA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MANILLA, IA)
  • MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MANNING, IA)
  • ELM CREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • HARLAN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MYRTUE MED CTR HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • DUNLAP NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DUNLAP, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Defiance:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 45 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 49 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 50 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 52 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 53 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Bellevue University (about 56 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Buena Vista University (about 57 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Defiance: Defiance (A), Defiance Fire and Rescue (B), Defiance City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Defiance include: United Methodist Church (A), Saint Peters Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Pauls Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: C. A. Robins - Politician.

Shelby 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 Defiance and their reported violations in the past:

DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 287, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-19-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-19-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-30-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-19-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-30-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-20-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAY-20-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 34 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Defiance (2011 data):

  • Defiance State Bank: at 201 Main Ave., branch established on 1951/09/01. Info updated 2011/08/29: Bank assets: $26.0 mil, Deposits: $22.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Defiance:

Marital status in Defiance, IA
  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Defiance:

  • High school or higher: 92.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Defiance, IA (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,4646
Evangelical Protestant3,34417
Mainline Protestant2,03311
Other1901
None3,136-
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
This county:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

27.3%
Iowa:

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

16.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

44.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

35.5%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Defiance:

27.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Defiance:

17.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Defiance:

48.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Defiance:

71.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Defiance, 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
Sewerage 1$2,853$34,2360$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$58
Totals for Government 1$2,853$34,2361$58

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($236.73)
    Regular Highways: $37,000 ($151.02)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($138.78)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($118.37)
    Local Fire Protection: $26,000 ($106.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($48.98)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($40.82)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($40.82)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($28.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($16.33)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($12.24)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($4.08)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $7,000 ($28.57)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $4,000 ($16.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $40,000 ($163.27)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($24.49)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($97.96)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($89.80)
    Parking Facilities: $2,000 ($8.16)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $7,000 ($28.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $23,000 ($93.88)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($20.41)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($12.24)
    Rents: $2,000 ($8.16)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($4.08)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $56,000 ($228.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($130.61)
  • Tax - Property: $65,000 ($265.31)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $26,000 ($106.12)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.08)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $154,000 ($628.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $142,000 ($579.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($48.98)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $7,000 ($28.57)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $108,000 ($440.82)

Strongest AM radio stations in Defiance:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDSN (1530 AM; 0 kW; DENISON, IA)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Defiance:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Defiance:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 66.3mTotal length
  • 8,005Total average daily traffic
  • 1,428Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,005Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Defiance, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Defiance, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2200th Street (Lat: 41.819556 Lon: -95.349861), Type: Silo, Structure height: 42 m, Call Sign: KNBI824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.415 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2022, Expiration Date: 02/25/2032, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • 208 Main Ave (Lat: 41.824167 Lon: -95.340833), Call Sign: WQYY423,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.462 MHz, 462.512 MHz, 467.462 MHz, 451.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2017, Expiration Date: 03/01/2027, Certifier: Tony Schmitz, Registrant: First Wireless, Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:

  • Lat: 41.751528 Lon: -95.305139, Call Sign: WRPZ428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.687 MHz, 469.812 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2022, Expiration Date: 04/06/2032, Certifier: Todd Brace, Registrant: First Wireless Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WB0ZQC, Licensee ID: L00174787, Grant Date: 12/16/2009, Expiration Date: 02/20/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/23/2022, Registrant: Joyce S Amdor, 1136 St F16, Defiance, IA 51527-7125

  • Call Sign: KC0JQY, Licensee ID: L00322054, Grant Date: 02/05/2001, Expiration Date: 02/05/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2001, Certifier: Douglas W Fahn, Registrant: Douglas W Fahn, 1103 2200th St, Defiance, IA 51527


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3560V, N3560V, N-3560V, Serial Number: 28-8090182, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/30/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 01/11/2017
    Registrant (Individual): John E Amdor, 1136 Street F16, Defiance, IA 51527
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3939M, N3939M, N-3939M, Serial Number: 12-2591, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 11/20/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/07/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Scott A Mclaughlin, 2027 Linden Rd, Defiance, IA 51527
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6702H, N6702H, N-6702H, Serial Number: 17265545, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Terry L Goetz, 3386 260th St, Defiance, IA 51527
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7983Y, N7983Y, N-7983Y, Serial Number: 30-1085, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/02/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 05/21/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Scott A Mclaughlin, 2027 Linden Rd, Defiance, IA 51527

Most common first names in Defiance, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph770.0 years
Frank677.5 years
James666.1 years
Anna686.2 years
Henry577.3 years
John472.0 years
Marie476.3 years
Barbara387.0 years
Edwin375.7 years
Clarence381.3 years
Most common last names in Defiance, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Feser1168.0 years
Kloewer876.4 years
Schaben870.0 years
Campbell784.7 years
Hulsebus685.8 years
Bissen670.9 years
Henkelman579.8 years
Loehr589.2 years
Goeres569.4 years
Goetz564.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Defiance, IA
  • 63.3%Utility gas
  • 32.9%Electricity
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Defiance, IA
  • 46.2%Utility gas
  • 38.5%Electricity
  • 15.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Defiance compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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