Elk Horn, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 619 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.6%
 
Males: 269  (43.5%)
Females: 350  (56.5%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51531.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,480 (it was $33,333 in 2000)
Elk Horn:

$58,480
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,067 (it was $15,412 in 2000)

Elk Horn city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,019 (it was $63,400 in 2000)
Elk Horn:

$129,019
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,442; detached houses: $131,132; townhouses or other attached units: $230,475

Median gross rent in 2022: $584.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elk Horn: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.7%

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  • Races in Elk Horn, IA (2022)
    • 48789.4%White alone
    • 295.3%Hispanic
    • 162.9%Other race alone
    • 61.1%Two or more races
    • 50.9%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elk Horn, Iowa as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elk Horn is 536 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Danish (23.6%), German (22.7%), Irish (11.1%), Dutch (6.0%), American (5.1%), Scandinavian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/28/1910

Elevation: 1363 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 806 people per square mile   (low).

Elk Horn, Iowa map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,580 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,871 (1.4%)

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

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (54.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (381.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kimballton, IA (1.6 miles ),
Brayton, IA (2.8 miles),
Exira, IA (3.1 miles ),
Marne, IA (3.2 miles),
Audubon, IA (3.3 miles ),
Walnut, IA (3.4 miles ),
Atlantic, IA (3.7 miles ),
Corley, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 41.59 N, Longitude: 95.06 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $149,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $149,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $129,600
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $129,600
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Elk Horn, IA residents
Average permit cost in Elk Horn, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Elk Horn, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.2%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.8%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.0%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Elk Horn, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)

Average climate in Elk Horn, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Elk Horn-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Elk Horn city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.1 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elk Horn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 262% 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 371.3 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 429.2 miles away from the city 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 212.8 miles away from Elk Horn center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 328.7 miles away from Elk Horn center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 71.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.2 miles away from Elk Horn center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), 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).
Elk Horn topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Elk Horn:

  • SALEM LUTHERAN HOME (2027 COLLEGE AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Elk Horn:

  • EXIRA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; EXIRA, IA)
  • AUDUBON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; AUDUBON, IA)
  • FRIENDSHIP HOME ASSOCIATION (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; AUDUBON, IA)
  • AUDUBON COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; AUDUBON, IA)
  • ATLANTIC DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ATLANTIC, IA)
  • HERITAGE HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ATLANTIC, IA)
  • MYRTUE MED CTR HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; HARLAN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elk Horn:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 45 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 51 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 52 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 53 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Bellevue University (about 55 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 55 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Drake University (about 73 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)

Public high school in Elk Horn:

Public elementary/middle school in Elk Horn:

See full list of schools located in Elk Horn

Library in Elk Horn:

  • ELK HORN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $34,587; Location: 2027 WASHINGTON; 6,850 books; 546 audio materials; 1,647 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 41 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elk Horn: Elk Horn Elevator (A), Danish Windmill Museum and Welcome Center (B), Elk Horn Fire Department (C), Elk Horn Town Hall (D), Elk Horn Public Library (E), Danish Immigrant Museum (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Elk Horn include: First Baptist Church (A), Elk Horn Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Elk Horn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Tourist attraction: Bedstemor's House (Museums; 2105 College Street).

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 Elk Horn that have no violations reported:

  • ELK HORN MUNI WATER WORKS (Population served: 662, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

74 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
95 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Elk Horn (2011 data):

  • The Shelby County State Bank: Elk Horn Branch at 4039 Main Street, branch established on 1934/04/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $224.6 mil, Deposits: $201.5 mil, headquarters in Harlan, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Elk Horn:

Marital status in Elk Horn, IA
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 16.3%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Elk Horn:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elk Horn, 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
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Iowa:

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

16.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Elk Horn:

54.0%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Elk Horn:

49.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Elk Horn:

10.4%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.8%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Elk Horn:

56.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Elk Horn:

74.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elk Horn, 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
Water Supply 1$596$7,1521$127
Parks and Recreation 1$596$7,1521$750
Streets and Highways 1$591$7,0921$750
Sewerage 1$618$7,4161$750
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,944
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$842
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$1,107
Financial Administration 0$0 1$374
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$155
Totals for Government 4$2,400$7,20013$6,800

Elk Horn government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $266,000 ($429.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $52,000 ($84.01)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $187,000 ($302.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($121.16)
    Regular Highways: $68,000 ($109.85)
    Sewerage: $68,000 ($109.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $53,000 ($85.62)
    Libraries: $38,000 ($61.39)
    General - Other: $38,000 ($61.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($27.46)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($27.46)
    Housing and Community Development: $17,000 ($27.46)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($8.08)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($4.85)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($3.23)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($11.31)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($24.23)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($16.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($3.23)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $104,000 ($168.01)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($24.23)

Elk Horn government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $66,000 ($106.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $65,000 ($105.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($38.77)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.62)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $17,000 ($27.46)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($61.39)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($37.16)
    Rents: $2,000 ($3.23)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $176,000 ($284.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $82,000 ($132.47)
    Other: $3,000 ($4.85)
  • Tax - Property: $310,000 ($500.81)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $55,000 ($88.85)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($6.46)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.62)

Elk Horn government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $933,000 ($1507.27)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $824,000 ($1331.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $109,000 ($176.09)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $597,000 ($964.46)

Businesses in Elk Horn, IA

  • AmericInn: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elk Horn:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, 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)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elk Horn:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Elk Horn:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

Elk Horn fatal accident list:

Mar 24, 2001 06:50 PM, Sr-173, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 1, 1983 05:40 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 28.6mTotal length
  • 3,170Total average daily traffic
  • 250Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,170Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elk Horn, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elk Horn, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Robert Nall, 337 Highway 173 (East Side Of Highway 173, 1/2 Way Betwen Elk Horn And I-80) (Lat: 41.545028 Lon: -95.058111), Type: 73.2, Overall height: 61.9 m, Registrant: Heartland Tower Inc., Fcc@heartlandtower.Com, , 5307 Topek-a, Phone: (785) 266-3999

  • Robert Nall, 337 Highway 173 (East Side Of Highway 173, 1/2 Way Betwen Elk Horn And I-80) (Lat: 41.545028 Lon: -95.058111), Type: 73.2, Overall height: 61.9 m, Registrant: Heartland Tower Inc., Fcc@heartlandtower.Com, , 5307 Topek-a, Phone: (785) 266-3999

  • Matthew Bonfante, 0 Solar Lane (Lat: 41.587028 Lon: -95.063944), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 19165 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: The Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Matthew Bonfante, 0 Solar Lane (Lat: 41.587028 Lon: -95.063944), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 19165 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: The Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Matthew Bonfante, 0 Solar Lane (Lat: 41.587028 Lon: -95.063944), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 19165 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: The Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2027 College St (Lat: 41.593333 Lon: -95.059444), Call Sign: WRNN716,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 451.437 MHz, 456.437 MHz, 451.537 MHz, 456.537 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2021, Expiration Date: 08/02/2031, Certifier: Nick Norby, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Elk Horn WT, 2017 Catapala Street (Lat: 41.596000 Lon: -95.058028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQZV381,
    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, Grant Date: 08/14/2017, Expiration Date: 08/14/2027, Certifier: Janell Hansen, Registrant: Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company, 4242 Main Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531, Phone: (712) 764-6161, Fax: (712) 764-2773, Email:

  • Elk Horn Iowa, 337 Highway 173 (East Side Of Highway 173, 1/2 Way Betwen Elk Horn And I-80) (Lat: 41.545028 Lon: -95.058111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61.9 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WREP528,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/19/2019, Expiration Date: 11/19/2029, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • IAELKHORNSO1, 337 Highway 173 (East Side Of Highway 173, 1/2 Way Betwen Elk Horn And I-80) (Lat: 41.545028 Lon: -95.058111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61.9 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WRNP278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+10 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:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA0MIM, Licensee ID: L00818678, Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 07/31/2029, Registrant: James E Bieker, 402 Hwy 173, Elk Horn, IA 51531

  • Call Sign: KB0CEX, Licensee ID: L01405881, Grant Date: 08/25/2017, Expiration Date: 11/20/2027, Certifier: Glennda V Mortenson, Registrant: Glennda V Mortenson, 4419 Bornholm St, Elk Horn, IA 51531

  • Call Sign: KB0CEY, Licensee ID: L01405882, Grant Date: 08/25/2017, Expiration Date: 11/20/2027, Certifier: Robert V Mortenson Jr, Registrant: Robert V Mortenson Jr, Elk Horn, IA 51531

  • Call Sign: WA0SPG, Licensee ID: L00756634, Grant Date: 02/06/2024, Expiration Date: 03/22/2034, Certifier: Michael W Howard, Registrant: Michael W Howard, 2129 Washington St., Elk Horn, IA 51531

  • Call Sign: KE0QGF, Licensee ID: L02164266, Grant Date: 02/22/2018, Expiration Date: 02/22/2028, Certifier: Joe E Padilla Jr, Registrant: Joe E Padilla Jr, 4003 Pearl St, Elk Horn, IA 51531


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: SENSEFLY EBEE AG (Category: Land), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 202AG, N202AG, N-202AG, Serial Number: 21863038800355, Certificate Issue Date: 08/19/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Optimized Ag LLC, 617 Yucca Rd, Elk Horn, IA 51531
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/24/2003, Exported to: Mexico
  • Aircraft: DJI PHANTOM 3 ADVANCED (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 229AG, N229AG, N-229AG, Serial Number: P76DCK13A20616, Certificate Issue Date: 08/19/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Optimized Ag LLC, 617 Yucca Rd, Elk Horn, IA 51531
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT DF-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 4AC176B SER (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 47765, N47765, N-47765, Serial Number: 6106, Airworthiness Date: 01/12/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 10/17/1958
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald Elmquist, Po Box 154, Elk Horn, IA 51531

Most common first names in Elk Horn, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Anna2586.8 years
John1484.5 years
Hans1383.1 years
Chris1285.3 years
Jens1083.9 years
Peter1084.5 years
Emma890.2 years
Martha786.0 years
Marie784.5 years
Clara786.6 years
Most common last names in Elk Horn, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Petersen4182.7 years
Hansen3684.9 years
Christensen3483.1 years
Jensen3086.1 years
Nelson2584.9 years
Andersen2083.9 years
Lange1479.9 years
Nielsen1487.4 years
Larsen1481.1 years
Johnson1381.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elk Horn, IA
  • 73.0%Utility gas
  • 27.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elk Horn, IA
  • 61.0%Electricity
  • 39.0%Utility gas


Elk Horn 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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