Garnavillo, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 758 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.5%
 
Males: 399  (52.7%)
Females: 359  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

38.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52049.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,366 (it was $35,694 in 2000)
Garnavillo:

$74,366
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,138 (it was $20,964 in 2000)

Garnavillo city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,769 (it was $63,400 in 2000)
Garnavillo:

$129,769
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,588; detached houses: $163,163; mobile homes: $18,190

Median gross rent in 2022: $824.

March 2022 cost of living index in Garnavillo: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.6%

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  • Races in Garnavillo, IA (2022)
    • 74694.2%White alone
    • 222.8%Two or more races
    • 172.1%Hispanic
    • 20.3%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Garnavillo, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Garnavillo is 416 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 (65.3%), American (7.9%), Norwegian (4.2%), European (2.1%), Czech (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/21/1907

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 0.88 square miles.

Population density: 863 people per square mile   (low).

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13 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,830 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,085 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (37.5 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (94.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (195.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clayton, IA (2.3 miles),
Bagley, WI (2.7 miles ),
Elkader, IA (2.9 miles ),
Garber, IA (2.9 miles),
St. Olaf, IA (3.0 miles),
Wyalusing, WI (3.0 miles ),
Guttenberg, IA (3.0 miles ),
Elkport, IA (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 91.24 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $119,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Garnavillo, IA residents
Average permit cost in Garnavillo, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+5.2%).
Most common industries in Garnavillo, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Social assistance (15.3%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Garnavillo, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)

Average climate in Garnavillo, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Garnavillo-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.1 miles away from the Garnavillo city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.9 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Garnavillo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 352.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.3 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 330.2 miles away from Garnavillo center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 352.3 miles away from Garnavillo center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 153.0 miles away from Garnavillo center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 306.8 miles away from Garnavillo 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 Clayton County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 20, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Garnavillo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Garnavillo:

  • G AND G LIVING-WESTSIDE (105 NORTH RUTLAND)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Garnavillo:

  • ELKADER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • GUTTENBERG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)
  • CLAYTON COUNTY VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; ELKADER, IA)
  • GREAT RIVER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MC GREGOR, IA)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Garnavillo:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 29 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 39 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 39 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
  • Luther College (about 43 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 64 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Viterbo University (about 65 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Western Technical College (about 66 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)

Public high school in Garnavillo:

  • IOWA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (Location: 502 W. WATSON STREET, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Garnavillo:

See full list of schools located in Garnavillo

Library in Garnavillo:

  • GARNAVILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $44,131; Location: 122 MAIN ST; 21,257 books; 568 audio materials; 363 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 59 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The Congregational church is now the site of the historical museum; Peace Lytheran church is not in Garnavillo, but in the town of Clayton.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Garnavillo: Garnavillo Emergency Medical Services (A), Garnavillo Fire Department (B), Garnavillo Historical Museum (C), Garnavillo Public Library (D), Garnavillo City Hall (E), Garnavillo Police Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Garnavillo include: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (A), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (B), Saint Peter Lutheran Church (C), Saint Josephs Church (D), First Congregational Church (E), Garnavillo Gospel Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Birthplace of: Edward B. Watson - Judge.

Clayton 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 Garnavillo and their reported violations in the past:

GARNAVILLO WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 745, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
PARADISE VALLEY CAMPGROUND (Address: 19745 KEYSTONE RD #2 , Population served: 55, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-19-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-01-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-03-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUN-07-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-07-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-29-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-22-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUN-22-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-09-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-10-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-27-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-10-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUN-10-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-09-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-18-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-10-2012)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 5 regular monitoring violations
SCENIC VIEW CAMPGROUND (Address: 28563 205TH ST , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-04-2008), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-07-2008), St Public Notif requested (AUG-07-2008)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between AUG-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-04-2007)
  • 8 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
27 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
22 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
16 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000

Banks with branches in Garnavillo (2011 data):

  • The Garnavillo Savings Bank: at 101 S. Main Street, branch established on 1904/07/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $37.9 mil, Deposits: $34.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Garnavillo Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Garnavillo:

Marital status in Garnavillo, IA
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in Garnavillo:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Garnavillo, IA (based on Clayton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,65624
Catholic4,3518
Evangelical Protestant1,17415
Other2503
None5,698-
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: 6
This county:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Here:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clayton County:

28.4%
Iowa:

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

15.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Garnavillo:

29.1
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Garnavillo:

19.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Garnavillo:

14.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Garnavillo:

35.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Garnavillo:

53.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

73.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Garnavillo, 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
Financial Administration 1$5,313$63,7560$0
Sewerage 1$6,772$81,2640$0
Water Supply 1$1,910$22,9200$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,317
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$2,724
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$120
Totals for Government 3$13,995$55,9807$5,161

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $585,000 ($771.77)
    Sewerage: $458,000 ($604.22)
    General Public Buildings: $103,000 ($135.88)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $155,000 ($204.49)
    Sewerage: $146,000 ($192.61)
    Regular Highways: $121,000 ($159.63)
    Local Fire Protection: $77,000 ($101.58)
    Police Protection: $61,000 ($80.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($76.52)
    General - Other: $57,000 ($75.20)
    Financial Administration: $47,000 ($62.01)
    Libraries: $46,000 ($60.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($26.39)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($10.55)
    Housing and Community Development: $6,000 ($7.92)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($7.92)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($6.60)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($6.60)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($3.96)
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000 ($2.64)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($3.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $239,000 ($315.30)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $24,000 ($31.66)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $234,000 ($308.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $55,000 ($72.56)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.64)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $592,000 ($781.00)
    Housing and Community Development: $31,000 ($40.90)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $59,000 ($77.84)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($21.11)
    Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($11.87)
    Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($6.60)
    Rents: $4,000 ($5.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $223,000 ($294.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $92,000 ($121.37)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($3.96)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.64)
  • Tax - Property: $347,000 ($457.78)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $69,000 ($91.03)
    Public Utilities Sales: $44,000 ($58.05)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.64)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,069,000 ($1410.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $934,000 ($1232.19)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $136,000 ($179.42)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,011,000 ($1333.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Garnavillo:

  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Garnavillo:

  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Garnavillo:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

Garnavillo fatal accident list:

Nov 11, 2012 03:11 PM, Us-52, Lat: 42.873019, Lon: -91.238569, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Aug 30, 1994 11:00 AM, 1671, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • 7,495Total average daily traffic
  • 1,235Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,495Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Garnavillo, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Garnavillo, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Garnavillo)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 104 N Main (Lat: 42.868611 Lon: -91.236528), Call Sign: KUI967, Licensee ID: L00030636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.515 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/1997, Expiration Date: 06/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/20/2002, Registrant: Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn Garnavillo, Garnavillo, IA 52049, Phone: (319) 964-2621

  • 401 Roosevelt St (Lat: 42.871111 Lon: -91.234861), Call Sign: KNBM682,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.415 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/1996, Expiration Date: 12/08/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Garnavillo Oil Company, Box 176, Garnaville, IA 52049, Phone: (319) 964-2542

  • Hwy 52 (Lat: 42.862500 Lon: -91.232639), Type: Building, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: WQAZ669,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.075 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2004, Expiration Date: 09/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/01/2014, Certifier: Henry Berns, Registrant: Federal Licensing, Inc., 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • GARNAVILLO, 28792 232nd Street (Lat: 42.881861 Lon: -91.233278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.1 m, Call Sign: WQJE862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 09/05/2018, Expiration Date: 08/14/2028, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • GARNAVILLO, 29346 250th St (Lat: 42.862528 Lon: -91.225194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRAH957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+19 more), Grant Date: 11/22/2017, Expiration Date: 11/22/2027, Certifier: David A Byers, Registrant: Neit Services, LLC, 800 S Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2122, Email:

  • GARNAVILLO, 108 E Centre St (Lat: 42.868639 Lon: -91.235000), Type: Tank, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WRJH380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 08/29/2020, Expiration Date: 08/29/2030, Certifier: Tim Burbach, Registrant: Comelec Services, 4190 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002, Phone: (563) 513-8984, Fax: (563) 556-2702, Email:

  • CLAYTON, 21062 Great River Road (Lat: 42.920694 Lon: -91.175556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRUB472, Licensee ID: L02015171,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/09/2022, Expiration Date: 08/09/2032, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Upper Midwest Wireless, LLC, 800 S. Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2003, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: STEVEN KREGEL T51 TITAN AIRCRAFT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: GM LS3 (430 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 151KK, N151KK, N-151KK, Serial Number: 17 T51 161, Year manufactured: 2017, Airworthiness Date: 06/18/2018, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Steven Kregel, 280 Grand Ridge Rim Way, Garnavillo, IA 52049
  • Aircraft: KREGAL STEVEN SQ2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 251SK, N251SK, N-251SK, Serial Number: TCQ0904059, Year manufactured: 2010, Certificate Issue Date: 07/22/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Steven A Kregel, 280 Grand Ridge Rim Way, Garnavillo, IA 52049

2003 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 15 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Garnavillo, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (35.0%), and Outside Fires (30.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Garnavillo, IA
    • 4135.0%Structure Fires
    • 3630.8%Outside Fires
    • 3529.9%Other
    • 54.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Garnavillo, IA
Most common first names in Garnavillo, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1278.4 years
Henry981.5 years
Marie984.8 years
Anna984.2 years
Louis979.9 years
William880.4 years
Helen882.4 years
James770.0 years
Raymond777.9 years
Mary777.6 years
Most common last names in Garnavillo, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Berns1684.5 years
Meyer1686.5 years
Schmelzer975.6 years
Mueller882.9 years
Kregel785.8 years
Wright780.4 years
Matt681.8 years
Dickman684.5 years
Brandt685.5 years
Wirkler671.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Garnavillo, IA
  • 72.0%Utility gas
  • 16.6%Electricity
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Garnavillo, IA
  • 48.5%Utility gas
  • 42.6%Electricity
  • 8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Garnavillo compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Garnavillo on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Born at sea (population 500+)"
  • #77 (52049) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using paid preparers for 2012 taxes (pop 1,000+)"
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.