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Elkhart, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 993 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +174.3%
Males: 506  (51.0%)
Females: 487  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

40.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50073.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,965 (it was $33,000 in 2000)
Elkhart:

$71,965
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,989 (it was $20,397 in 2000)

Elkhart city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $229,027 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Elkhart:

$229,027
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $274,515; detached houses: $287,917; townhouses or other attached units: $236,166; in 2-unit structures: $123,164; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $195,554; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $187,405; mobile homes: $57,106
March 2022 cost of living index in Elkhart: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.5%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 88.9% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Elkhart, IA (2022)
    • 50690.2%White alone
    • 173.0%Two or more races
    • 162.9%Hispanic
    • 91.6%Black alone
    • 40.7%Other race alone
    • 30.5%Asian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elkhart, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elkhart is 841 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 (32.1%), Irish (10.0%), Norwegian (8.8%), Swedish (8.8%), American (6.8%), French (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/27/1904

Elevation: 788 feet

Land area: 1.18 square miles.

Population density: 840 people per square mile   (low).

Elkhart, Iowa map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Elkhart city:

1.5% ($926)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (14.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (134.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (301.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alleman, IA (2.2 miles ),
Ankeny, IA (2.5 miles ),
Cambridge, IA (2.7 miles ),
Bondurant, IA (2.8 miles ),
Huxley, IA (2.9 miles ),
Saylorville, IA (3.0 miles ),
Maxwell, IA (3.1 miles ),
Polk City, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.79 N, Longitude: 93.52 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Elkhart, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elkhart, IA in 2022

Property values in Elkhart, IA

Elkhart satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $295,000
  • 2021: 34 buildings, average cost: $225,400
  • 2020: 20 buildings, average cost: $270,000
  • 2019: 20 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2018: 32 buildings, average cost: $203,600
  • 2017: 22 buildings, average cost: $194,800
  • 2016: 8 buildings, average cost: $282,000
  • 2015: 11 buildings, average cost: $219,700
  • 2014: 10 buildings, average cost: $221,800
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $221,800
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $527,300
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $527,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $101,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $260,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $63,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Elkhart, IA residents
Average permit cost in Elkhart, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Elkhart, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (8.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.8%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.6%)
  • Social assistance (13.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Elkhart, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Child care workers (6.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)
  • Religious workers (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.6%)
  • Religious workers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (13.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.2%)

Average climate in Elkhart, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Elkhart, Iowa average temperatures Elkhart, Iowa average precipitation Elkhart, Iowa humidity Elkhart, Iowa wind speed Elkhart, Iowa snowfall Elkhart, Iowa sunshine Elkhart, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Elkhart-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.1 miles away from the Elkhart city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elkhart-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 202% 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 413.7 miles away from Elkhart center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 377.1 miles away from Elkhart center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 377.2 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 361.5 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 467.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 296.1 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 Polk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elkhart topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elkhart:

  • MILL-POND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ANKENY, IA)
  • ON WITH LIFE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ANKENY, IA)
  • POLK CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; POLK CITY, IA)
  • EASTON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • TRINITY CENTER AT LUTHER PARK (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • QHC MITCHELLVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MITCHELLVILLE, IA)
  • VALLEY VIEW VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elkhart:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 8 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 15 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa State University (about 18 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 60 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 75 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 76 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 79 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Elkhart include: Faith Christian Fellowship (A), Christian Church (B), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Tourist attraction: Lake Ahquabi Campground (Amusement & Theme Parks; 15792 118th Avenue).

Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Elkhart:

Marital status in Elkhart, IA
  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Elkhart:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.3 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

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhood in Elkhart (Elkhart, Iowa Neighborhood Map):

Religion statistics for Elkhart, IA (based on Polk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic62,86719
Mainline Protestant61,821117
Evangelical Protestant53,822208
Other9,33135
Black Protestant5,27519
Orthodox6464
None236,878-
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: 63
Polk County:

1.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Here:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Polk County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 158
Polk County:

3.78 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 316
Here:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.8%
State:

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

13.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Elkhart:

28.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Elkhart:

22.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Elkhart:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

55.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elkhart, 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
Other Government Administration 1$4,296$51,5525$1,041
Financial Administration 0$0 5$6,386
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$2,660
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$250
Totals for Government 1$4,296$51,55216$10,337

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $110,000 ($110.78)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $106,000 ($106.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $63,000 ($63.44)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($60.42)
    General - Other: $35,000 ($35.25)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($29.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($24.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($23.16)
    General Public Buildings: $22,000 ($22.16)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($16.11)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($16.11)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $13,000 ($13.09)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($12.08)
    Health - Other: $11,000 ($11.08)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $6,000 ($6.04)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($4.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($4.03)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($13.09)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $13,000 ($13.09)
    Other - Police Protection: $12,000 ($12.08)
    Other - Libraries: $4,000 ($4.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $83,000 ($83.59)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($9.06)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $91,000 ($91.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($8.06)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($5.04)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $62,000 ($62.44)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $29,000 ($29.20)
    Donations From Private Sources: $21,000 ($21.15)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($5.04)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $95,000 ($95.67)
    Electric Utilities: $12,000 ($12.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $44,000 ($44.31)
  • Tax - Property: $229,000 ($230.61)
    Other License: $28,000 ($28.20)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($6.04)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000 ($1.01)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $728,000 ($733.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $627,000 ($631.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $101,000 ($101.71)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,111,000 ($1118.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elkhart:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KASI (1430 AM; 1 kW; AMES, IA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elkhart:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elkhart:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Elkhart fatal accident list:

Jun 16, 2020 04:08 PM, Cr-F022/Ne 126th Ave, Lat: 41.791278, Lon: -93.491819, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 40.6mTotal length
  • 7,435Total average daily traffic
  • 802Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,435Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elkhart, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elkhart, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 13202 Ne 56th St (Lat: 41.802500 Lon: -93.504194), Call Sign: WQRS985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.355 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/2023, Expiration Date: 07/22/2033, Certifier: Matthew Owen, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 283-1200, Email:

  • ELKHART, 12668 Ne 29th St. (Lat: 41.791806 Lon: -93.561417), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRMI930,
    Assigned Frequencies: 769.293 MHz, 770.043 MHz, 770.793 MHz, 771.618 MHz, 772.443 MHz, 773.168 MHz, 774.168 MHz, 774.918 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2021, Expiration Date: 04/16/2031, Certifier: Brent Long, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • ELKHART IA MW, 462 Nw Main Street (Lat: 41.793639 Lon: -93.526778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WNEG465,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2019, Expiration Date: 01/25/2030, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • 1162 STALL, 2241 Ne 142nd Ave (Lat: 41.820528 Lon: -93.571306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WPNH335,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2007, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 378-4000, Email:

  • ELKHART, 100' N Of Main St (Lat: 41.793306 Lon: -93.526861), Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WPOR837,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.331 MHz, 952.331 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2018, Expiration Date: 01/25/2029, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2022, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St., Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • ALLEMAN, 2521 Ne 142nd St (Lat: 41.819944 Lon: -93.571833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Call Sign: WPWF374,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11285.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 11/04/2032, 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:

  • Volz, 126th Ave. & 29th St. (Volz# 50822) (Lat: 41.792250 Lon: -93.559361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WQIZ801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2008, Expiration Date: 06/30/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/30/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • DM01162STALL, 2241 Ne 142nd Avenue (Lat: 41.820833 Lon: -93.571111), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQXJ378,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 03/22/2016, Expiration Date: 03/22/2026, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2020, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th St Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Email:

  • Elkhart, 12668 Ne 29th St. (Lat: 41.791806 Lon: -93.561417), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRME573, Licensee ID: L00007964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 03/29/2021, Expiration Date: 03/29/2031, Certifier: Carrie Loney, Registrant: Racom Corporation, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elkhart)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PEARSON RICHARD L RV 10 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-C4B5 (250 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1WG, N1WG, N-1WG, Serial Number: 40697, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 05/12/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Gard Aviation LLC, Po Box 102, Elkhart, IA 50073
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 201PL, N201PL, N-201PL, Serial Number: 24-0284, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 09/16/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Paul Reinke, 5750 Ne 118th Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21378, N21378, N-21378, Serial Number: C-1878, Year manufactured: 1938, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/11/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Paul A Reinke, 5750 Ne 118th Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2476R, N2476R, N-2476R, Serial Number: 18255576, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 06/05/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard J Trustee Bascom, 14409 Ne 46th St, Elkhart, IA 50073, Other Owners: Diane K Trustee Bascom
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4188N, N4188N, N-4188N, Serial Number: 13659, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 06/04/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard J Trustee Bascom, 14409 Ne 46th St, Elkhart, IA 50073, Other Owners: Diane K Trustee Bascom
  • Aircraft: PEARSON RICHARD L RV 10 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-C4B5 (250 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 527RP, N527RP, N-527RP, Serial Number: 40697, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 102, Elkhart, IA 50073

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$173,895
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0101.01

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2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of fires - 24 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Elkhart, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.1%), and Structure Fires (18.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elkhart, IA
    • 11352.1%Outside Fires
    • 4018.4%Structure Fires
    • 3616.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2812.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elkhart, IA
Most common first names in Elkhart, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary882.0 years
George675.3 years
Harold572.0 years
James575.4 years
John576.0 years
Ralph584.6 years
Henry480.0 years
Arthur481.5 years
Dorothy480.0 years
William375.0 years
Most common last names in Elkhart, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cory972.1 years
Albaugh775.6 years
Herman673.0 years
Wilson686.0 years
Ault573.4 years
Hall576.6 years
Spooner483.5 years
Law488.3 years
Owen478.5 years
Fontana377.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elkhart, IA
  • 69.3%Utility gas
  • 19.0%Electricity
  • 10.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elkhart, IA
  • 44.2%Electricity
  • 37.2%Utility gas
  • 18.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Elkhart compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed 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 below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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  • Paul Reinke (5)
  • Jacob T. Klocke (1)
  • Scott F. Stueck (1)

Total of 13 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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