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Essex, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 729 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.5%
 
Males: 330  (45.4%)
Females: 399  (54.6%)
Median resident age:

50.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51638.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,509 (it was $41,382 in 2000)
Essex:

$53,509
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,946 (it was $18,202 in 2000)

Essex city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,405 (it was $48,000 in 2000)
Essex:

$82,405
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $639.

March 2022 cost of living index in Essex: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Essex, IA (2022)
    • 79086.8%White alone
    • 10111.1%Hispanic
    • 161.8%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Essex, Iowa as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Essex is 433 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (30.5%), American (14.7%), Swedish (12.7%), English (7.2%), European (4.5%), Irish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/20/1876

Elevation: 995 feet

Land area: 1.51 square miles.

Population density: 484 people per square mile   (low).

Essex, Iowa map

22 residents are foreign born (1.6% Latin America, 0.5% Europe).

This city:

2.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,461 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $746 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (41.1 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (47.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (402.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shenandoah, IA (2.4 miles ),
Coburg, IA (2.5 miles),
Imogene, IA (2.7 miles),
Yorktown, IA (3.2 miles),
Farragut, IA (3.5 miles ),
Coin, IA (3.6 miles ),
Red Oak, IA (3.6 miles ),
Emerson, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.83 N, Longitude: 95.31 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $131,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $177,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $39,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $74,300
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $96,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Essex, IA residents
Average permit cost in Essex, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Essex, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (16.3%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (29.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.3%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Educational services (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.8%)
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Essex, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Registered nurses (3.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (3.9%)

Average climate in Essex, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Essex, Iowa average temperatures Essex, Iowa average precipitation Essex, Iowa humidity Essex, Iowa wind speed Essex, Iowa snowfall Essex, Iowa sunshine Essex, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Essex-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Essex city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 10.7 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Essex-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 327% 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 317.2 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 375.1 miles away from Essex center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 275.9 miles away from the city 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 18.8 miles away from Essex center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 41.6 miles away from Essex center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 245.2 miles away from Essex center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Page County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Essex topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Essex:

  • SMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • ELM HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • WEL HOME HEALTH OF RED OAK (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • RED OAK REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; RED OAK, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Essex:

  • Bellevue University (about 39 miles; Bellevue, NE; Full-time enrollment: 7,139)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 40 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 40 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 45 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 46 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 48 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 48 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Public high school in Essex:

Public elementary/middle school in Essex:

See full list of schools located in Essex

Library in Essex:

  • LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY-ESSEX (Operating income: $29,358; Location: 508 IOWA AVE; 11,775 books; 397 audio materials; 491 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Thge Railroad Inn Bed and Breakfast located on cover page of Essex, is one of the oldest buildings in Essex, and is now being reveiwed to be put on the National Historical Registry. The original name of the building is the Essex House, also called, Butler House, Bradleys and Commercial Hotel.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Essex: Essex Elevator Incorporated Elevator (A), Essex (B), Essex Police Department (C), Essex Fire Department (D), Essex City Hall (E), Essex Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Essex include: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A), Faith Covenant Church (B), Presbyterian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Robert Enders - Zoologist.

Page 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 Essex that have no violations reported:

  • ESSEX WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 798, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Essex (2011 data):

  • Tri-Valley Bank: Essex Banking Center at 523 Iowa Street, branch established on 2003/10/03. Info updated 2007/05/03: Bank assets: $71.6 mil, Deposits: $57.5 mil, headquarters in Randolph, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Bank Iowa: Essex Branch at 528 Iowa Street, branch established on 1996/08/28. Info updated 2011/08/05: Bank assets: $1,089.9 mil, Deposits: $913.9 mil, headquarters in West Des Moines, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Iowa Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Essex:

Marital status in Essex, IA
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Essex:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Essex
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Essex, IA (based on Page County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,91925
Evangelical Protestant2,90224
Catholic7742
Other6453
None6,692-
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
Page County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Page County:

8.81 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.8%
Iowa:

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

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Essex:

39.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Essex:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Essex:

35.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Essex:

50.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Essex:

73.8%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Essex, 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$3,031$36,3720$0
Streets and Highways 1$6,330$75,9600$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,778
Fire - Other 0$0 3$2,789
Totals for Government 2$9,361$56,1665$4,567

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $130,000 ($178.33)
    Water Utilities: $111,000 ($152.26)
    Health - Other: $109,000 ($149.52)
    Local Fire Protection: $85,000 ($116.60)
    Sewerage: $85,000 ($116.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $83,000 ($113.85)
    Police Protection: $72,000 ($98.77)
    General - Other: $50,000 ($68.59)
    Libraries: $47,000 ($64.47)
    General Public Buildings: $36,000 ($49.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000 ($38.41)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($27.43)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $10,000 ($13.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($9.60)
    Natural Resources - Other: $6,000 ($8.23)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($4.12)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($5.49)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $72,000 ($98.77)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $233,000 ($319.62)

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

  • Charges - Other: $113,000 ($155.01)
    Sewerage: $93,000 ($127.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $92,000 ($126.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($9.60)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $39,000 ($53.50)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $38,000 ($52.13)
    Sale of Property: $24,000 ($32.92)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.74)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $126,000 ($172.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $99,000 ($135.80)
    General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($8.23)
  • Tax - Property: $253,000 ($347.05)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $70,000 ($96.02)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($1.37)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.37)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $170,000 ($233.20)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $155,000 ($212.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($20.58)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $722,000 ($990.40)

Strongest AM radio stations in Essex:

  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Essex:

  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Essex:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)

Essex fatal accident list:

Nov 26, 2013 08:42 AM, Sr-48, Forbes St, Lat: 40.833264, Lon: -95.308539, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 18, 1999 07:30 PM, Illinois Ave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 30, 1996 05:30 PM, 48, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.9mTotal length
  • 1,325Total average daily traffic
  • 161Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,775Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Essex, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Essex, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 4 Mi E Of Jct Cr J28 & Hwy 48 (Lat: 40.817500 Lon: -95.255833), Call Sign: WXB910, Licensee ID: L00069956,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/1998, Expiration Date: 08/15/2003, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2003, Registrant: Crouse Cartage Company, Carroll, IA 51401

  • 411 North St (Lat: 40.836139 Lon: -95.306917), Call Sign: WQTB964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2013, Expiration Date: 12/31/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2024, Certifier: Jessica Eggers, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: K0IC, Licensee ID: L00161188, Grant Date: 12/06/2016, Expiration Date: 02/12/2027, Certifier: Ronald D Erickson, Registrant: Ronald D Erickson, 405 Omaha Avenue, Essex, IA 51638-0364

  • Call Sign: KC0FPN, Grant Date: 04/26/1999, Expiration Date: 04/26/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/05/2002, Registrant: Jacob T Johnson, 1534 G Ave, Essex, IA 51638

  • Call Sign: KC0WQM, Licensee ID: L01146632, Grant Date: 05/02/2006, Expiration Date: 05/02/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/26/2006, Certifier: William A Thornburg, Registrant: William A Thornburg, 1567 H Ave, Essex, IA 51638

  • Call Sign: W0WAT, Previous Call Sign: KC0WQM, Licensee ID: L01146632, Grant Date: 05/26/2006, Expiration Date: 05/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2018, Certifier: William A Thornburg, Registrant: William A Thornburg, 1567 H Ave, Essex, IA 51638

  • Call Sign: KD0WIF, Licensee ID: L01805320, Grant Date: 08/07/2013, Expiration Date: 08/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2013, Certifier: Richard L Lewis, Registrant: Richard L Lewis, 700 Nebraska Ave, Essex, IA 51638-8034

  • Call Sign: K0LSX, Previous Call Sign: KD0WIF, Licensee ID: L01805320, Grant Date: 08/04/2023, Expiration Date: 09/24/2033, Certifier: Richard L Lewis, Registrant: Richard L Lewis, 700 Nebraska Ave, Essex, IA 51638-8034


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 13669, N13669, N-13669, Serial Number: 17702451, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 01/13/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Hypersonic Handler Inc, Po Box 70, Essex, IA 51638
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7021R, N7021R, N-7021R, Serial Number: 28-21716, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 02/09/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Tim C Bowers, 1269 C Ave, Essex, IA 51638
  • Aircraft: PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 785SR, N785SR, N-785SR, Serial Number: 1057, Certificate Issue Date: 11/08/2017
    Registrant (Corporation): Hypersonic Handler Inc, Po Box 300, Essex, IA 51638
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/01/2004

Most common first names in Essex, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1078.6 years
George979.2 years
Alice783.2 years
John775.9 years
Anna785.5 years
Frank782.1 years
Mabel685.5 years
Lawrence678.5 years
Donald680.8 years
William680.3 years
Most common last names in Essex, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson4281.4 years
Anderson1982.9 years
Carlson1477.8 years
Erickson1181.7 years
Nelson1179.7 years
Swanson979.9 years
Almquist887.5 years
Falk885.2 years
Rydberg880.3 years
Bengtson778.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Essex, IA
  • 82.2%Utility gas
  • 15.6%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Essex, IA
  • 72.1%Electricity
  • 25.6%Utility gas
  • 2.3%No fuel used


Essex compared to Iowa state average:

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