1. All Cities
  2. Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities
  3. Wright County
  4. Goldfield, IA housing info
  5. Goldfield, Iowa

Goldfield, Iowa

Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 617 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.3%
 
Males: 324  (52.6%)
Females: 293  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50542.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,853 (it was $32,411 in 2000)
Goldfield:

$56,853
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,918 (it was $16,983 in 2000)

Goldfield city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,477 (it was $38,300 in 2000)
Goldfield:

$83,477
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,943; detached houses: $107,699

Median gross rent in 2022: $782.

March 2022 cost of living index in Goldfield: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.7%

Compare current foreclosures near Goldfield, IA:

Check out more offers near Goldfield, IA.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
  • Races in Goldfield, IA (2022)
    • 61992.8%White alone
    • 253.7%Two or more races
    • 131.9%Hispanic
    • 60.9%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Goldfield, Iowa as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Goldfield is 211 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Goldfield, IA forum
Discuss Goldfield, Iowa on our local forum with over 2,400,000 registered users

Latest news from Goldfield, IA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (51.2%), English (14.4%), Norwegian (12.5%), American (3.7%), European (2.5%), Welsh (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/19/1885

Elevation: 1130 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 604 people per square mile   (low).

Goldfield, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,099 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,175 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (51.1 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (148.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (325.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Eagle Grove, IA (2.2 miles ),
Renwick, IA (2.7 miles ),
Thor, IA (2.7 miles),
Hardy, IA (2.9 miles),
Clarion, IA (3.1 miles ),
Vincent, IA (3.3 miles),
Woolstock, IA (3.5 miles ),
Badger, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.73 N, Longitude: 93.92 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Goldfield, IA residents
Average permit cost in Goldfield, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Goldfield, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.5%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (15.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Food (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (5.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.4%)
  • Social assistance (10.2%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (8.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Food (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Goldfield, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19.6%)
  • Top executives (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (10.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Registered nurses (8.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)

Average climate in Goldfield, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Goldfield, Iowa average temperatures Goldfield, Iowa average precipitation Goldfield, Iowa humidity Goldfield, Iowa wind speed Goldfield, Iowa snowfall Goldfield, Iowa sunshine Goldfield, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Goldfield-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.4 miles away from the Goldfield city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Goldfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 159% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 228.6 miles away from Goldfield center
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 464.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 293.8 miles away from Goldfield 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 433.6 miles away from Goldfield center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 252.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 234.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wright County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Goldfield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Goldfield:

  • ROTARY ANN HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; EAGLE GROVE, IA)
  • THE HEART OF WRIGHT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-CLARION Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • QHC HUMBOLDT NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • QHC HUMBOLDT SOUTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPI (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Goldfield:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 23 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 50 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 51 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 66 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 66 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 73 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 76 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Goldfield is 150 years old.

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear city borders

Notable locations in Goldfield: Gold-Eagle Cooperative Elevator (A), Goldfield (B), Old Settlers Cabin (C), Goldfield City Fire Department (D), Goldfield Police Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Goldfield include: Hauge Lutheran Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), United Presbyterian Church (C), Park Church of Christ (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creek: Buttermilk Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Goldfield: River Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Wright 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 Goldfield and their reported violations in the past:

OAK RIDGE RECREATION ASSN (Population served: 54, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-09-2013), St Public Notif requested (AUG-09-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-30-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-05-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-15-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-20-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-04-2010)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Goldfield that have no violations reported:

  • GOLDFIELD WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 635, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Goldfield (2011 data):

  • Security Savings Bank: Goldfield Branch at 435 Main Street, branch established on 1926/01/01. Info updated 2007/02/21: Bank assets: $119.4 mil, Deposits: $95.3 mil, headquarters in Eagle Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Dunn Investment Co.

For population 15 years and over in Goldfield:

Marital status in Goldfield, IA
  • Never married: 32.6%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

For population 25 years and over in Goldfield:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Goldfield, IA (based on Wright County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,79623
Evangelical Protestant2,11517
Catholic1,9723
Other41
None4,342-
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
Wright County:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Wright County:

26.5%
Iowa:

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

16.3%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Goldfield:

48.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Goldfield:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.3%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

57.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Goldfield:

76.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Goldfield, 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
Firefighters 2$8,216$49,2960$0
Financial Administration 2$10,190$61,1400$0
Fire - Other 0$0 16$5,881
Totals for Government 4$18,406$55,21816$5,881

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $134,000 ($217.18)
    Financial Administration: $70,000 ($113.45)
    Police Protection: $61,000 ($98.87)
    Sewerage: $54,000 ($87.52)
    General - Other: $36,000 ($58.35)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($56.73)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $17,000 ($27.55)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($27.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($27.55)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($19.45)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($16.21)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($14.59)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($11.35)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($8.10)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($16.21)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $75,000 ($121.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $72,000 ($116.69)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($32.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $146,000 ($236.63)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($9.72)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $77,000 ($124.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($34.04)
    Other: $3,000 ($4.86)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($9.72)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $103,000 ($166.94)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $159,000 ($257.70)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $79,000 ($128.04)
  • Tax - Property: $272,000 ($440.84)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $69,000 ($111.83)
    Other License: $2,000 ($3.24)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $391,000 ($633.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $357,000 ($578.61)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,000 ($55.11)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $892,000 ($1445.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Goldfield:

  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Goldfield:

  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Goldfield:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)

Goldfield fatal accident list:

Jun 12, 2001 08:00 AM, Sr-3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 3, 1989 03:50 PM, 3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 55.8mTotal length
  • 10,610Total average daily traffic
  • 2,686Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,610Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Goldfield, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Goldfield, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Goldfield)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 215 Hwy 3 (Lat: 42.668028 Lon: -93.919667), Call Sign: WYU798,
    Assigned Frequencies: 150.890 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2004, Expiration Date: 02/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2014, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 42.760278 Lon: -93.900722, Call Sign: WRMB984,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.537 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2021, Expiration Date: 03/18/2031, Certifier: Adam Harvey, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 42.755472 Lon: -93.972667, Call Sign: WRUQ952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.725 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2022, Expiration Date: 09/23/2032, Certifier: Mark Harvey, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • GOLDFIELD, 118 W 3 Hwy (Lat: 42.731222 Lon: -93.921361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WMU324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.500 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/1993, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Registrant: Minn-Iowa Christian Broadcasting, Inc., 860 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, Phone: (507) 525-6547, Email:

  • GOLDFIELD, 1369 210th Street (Lat: 42.739917 Lon: -93.897556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.6 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQCT952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/2005, Expiration Date: 05/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • GLDF365A0, Lat: 42.733667 Lon: -93.914611, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GLDF365A90, Lat: 42.733667 Lon: -93.914611, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GLDF365A180, Lat: 42.733667 Lon: -93.914611, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GLDF365A270, Lat: 42.733667 Lon: -93.914611, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQJA665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80211, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • IA-GOLDFIELD-CN-1, 501 E. Hwy 3 (Lat: 42.733306 Lon: -93.915222), Type: Silo, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRVF845,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 11/15/2022, Expiration Date: 11/15/2032, 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:

3
  • Call Sign: KB0SFD, Grant Date: 04/25/1995, Expiration Date: 04/25/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2007, Registrant: Brian C Sampson, 612 Water St, Goldfield, IA 50542

  • Call Sign: N0WOJ, Licensee ID: L00634112, Grant Date: 02/05/2003, Expiration Date: 05/04/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2015, Certifier: Edwin A Thomas, Registrant: Edwin A Thomas, 505 West Cedar St, Goldfield, IA 50542

  • Call Sign: WA0VTJ, Licensee ID: L00753604, Grant Date: 10/19/2013, Expiration Date: 01/04/2024, Certifier: Merril L Rasmussen, Registrant: Merril L Rasmussen, 2121 Buchanan Ave, Goldfield, IA 50542


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: STANLEY ROBERT M CUBY SPORT TRAINER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2110K, N2110K, N-2110K, Serial Number: 101, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 10/05/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Craig A Ostbloom, 3315 190th St, Goldfield, IA 50542

Most common first names in Goldfield, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1274.7 years
John982.3 years
Donald770.9 years
Ruth676.5 years
Harold673.3 years
William680.0 years
Esther578.6 years
Fred580.6 years
Margaret579.0 years
Mabel587.2 years
Most common last names in Goldfield, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson1480.5 years
Rasmussen1484.4 years
Hansen1184.1 years
Mccutcheon1075.1 years
Reichter879.9 years
Whyte883.8 years
Hanson780.7 years
Larson680.2 years
Anderson681.4 years
Jones680.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Goldfield, IA
  • 81.7%Utility gas
  • 15.9%Electricity
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Goldfield, IA
  • 63.9%Electricity
  • 36.1%Utility gas


Goldfield 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator
  1. All Cities
  2. Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities
  3. Wright County
  4. Goldfield, IA housing info
  5. Goldfield, Iowa