Graettinger, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 811 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.9%
 
Males: 440  (54.3%)
Females: 371  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

39.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51342.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,551 (it was $28,988 in 2000)
Graettinger:

$68,551
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,501 (it was $15,520 in 2000)

Graettinger city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,834 (it was $44,000 in 2000)
Graettinger:

$82,834
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $96,016; detached houses: $95,799

Median gross rent in 2022: $500.

March 2022 cost of living index in Graettinger: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.9% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Graettinger, IA (2022)
    • 80079.0%White alone
    • 11311.2%Black alone
    • 999.8%Two or more races
    • 101.0%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Graettinger, Iowa as of May 05, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Graettinger is 722 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 (31.8%), Ghanaian (16.6%), American (12.6%), Norwegian (12.0%), Irish (7.8%), Jamaican (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/30/1893

Elevation: 1250 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 1,059 people per square mile   (low).

Graettinger, Iowa map

63 residents are foreign born (6.1% Africa).

This city:

6.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $776 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,175 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (97.8 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (140.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (373.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wallingford, IA (2.4 miles ),
Emmetsburg, IA (3.1 miles ),
Ruthven, IA (3.3 miles ),
Gruver, IA (3.3 miles),
Terril, IA (3.5 miles ),
Estherville, IA (3.5 miles ),
Ringsted, IA (3.6 miles ),
Ayrshire, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.24 N, Longitude: 94.75 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $155,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $156,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $97,300
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $92,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $89,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $67,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Graettinger, IA residents
Average permit cost in Graettinger, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +85 (+10.4%).
Most common industries in Graettinger, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Social assistance (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Graettinger, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.0%)

Average climate in Graettinger, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Graettinger, Iowa average temperatures Graettinger, Iowa average precipitation Graettinger, Iowa humidity Graettinger, Iowa wind speed Graettinger, Iowa snowfall Graettinger, Iowa sunshine Graettinger, 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 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Graettinger-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.5 miles away from the Graettinger city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Graettinger-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 153% 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 179.8 miles away from Graettinger center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 242.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 212.1 miles away from Graettinger center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 184.9 miles away from the city 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 485.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 190.5 miles away from Graettinger center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palo Alto 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: 7, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Graettinger topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Graettinger:

  • PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • EMMETSBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; RUTHVEN, IA)
  • EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ESTHERVILLE, IA)
  • AVERA HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ESTHERVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Graettinger:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 13 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 48 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 59 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 74 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 74 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 82 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 85 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)

Public high school in Graettinger:

Public elementary/middle school in Graettinger:

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Library in Graettinger:

  • GRAETTINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $39,103; Location: 115 W ROBINS ST; 10,869 books; 306 audio materials; 350 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 17 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Graettinger: Graettinger (A), Hillcrest Golf and Country Club (B), Farmers Co-op Elevator (C), Palo Alto Community Ambulance Graettinger (D), Graettinger Fire Department (E), Graettinger Public Library (F), Graettinger Police Department (G), Graettinger City Hall (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Graettinger include: Bethel Lutheran Church (A), Graettinger United Methodist Church (B), Immaculate Conception Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Graettinger: Evergreen Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Gil Paulsen - Major League Baseball pitcher.

Palo Alto 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 Graettinger and their reported violations in the past:

GRAETTINGER MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 877, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.3%
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
10 people in unknown juvenile institutions in 2000

Banks with branches in Graettinger (2011 data):

  • Bank Plus: Robins Avenue Branch at 117-123 Robins Avenue, branch established on 1934/03/24. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $82.0 mil, Deposits: $63.4 mil, headquarters in Estherville, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Swea City Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Graettinger:

Marital status in Graettinger, IA
  • Never married: 27.1%
  • Now married: 50.2%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

For population 25 years and over in Graettinger:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Graettinger, IA (based on Palo Alto County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00812
Catholic2,7987
Evangelical Protestant1,4449
Other--
None2,171-
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: 5
This county:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Palo Alto County:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Palo Alto County:

9.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Palo Alto County:

9.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Graettinger:

57.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

58.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Graettinger:

27.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.3%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Graettinger:

7.1
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

64.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Graettinger, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$3,722$44,6640$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,058$48,6960$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,875$58,5000$0
Sewerage 1$2,009$24,1080$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$752
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,116
Totals for Government 4$14,664$43,9922$1,868

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $5,000 ($6.17)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,177,000 ($1451.29)
    Gas Utilities: $313,000 ($385.94)
    Regular Highways: $219,000 ($270.04)
    Water Utilities: $142,000 ($175.09)
    Sewerage: $105,000 ($129.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $86,000 ($106.04)
    Central Staff Services: $69,000 ($85.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $68,000 ($83.85)
    Financial Administration: $57,000 ($70.28)
    Libraries: $52,000 ($64.12)
    Police Protection: $50,000 ($61.65)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($28.36)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($9.86)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($3.70)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($3.70)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($14.80)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $13,000 ($16.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $361,000 ($445.13)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $111,000 ($136.87)
    Solid Waste Management: $71,000 ($87.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($17.26)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($25.89)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $26,000 ($32.06)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $160,000 ($197.29)
    Fines and Forfeits: $12,000 ($14.80)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($12.33)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.23)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,284,000 ($1583.23)
    Gas Utilities: $402,000 ($495.68)
    Water Utilities: $101,000 ($124.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $194,000 ($239.21)
    Highways: $105,000 ($129.47)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.23)
  • Tax - Property: $212,000 ($261.41)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $68,000 ($83.85)
    Other License: $6,000 ($7.40)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($1.23)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $289,000 ($356.35)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $258,000 ($318.13)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,000 ($38.22)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,663,000 ($4516.65)

Strongest AM radio stations in Graettinger:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Graettinger:

  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • K221DO (92.1 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Graettinger:

  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Graettinger fatal accident list:

Jun 25, 2017 00:00 AM, N Walnut Ave, Lat: 43.243425, Lon: -94.747014, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 256ft / 77.5mTotal length
  • 25,370Total average daily traffic
  • 4,989Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,370Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Graettinger, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Graettinger, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Lat: 43.241944 Lon: -94.660333, Call Sign: WQPQ200,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.662 MHz, 469.862 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2022, Expiration Date: 07/17/2032, Certifier: Duane Hoffman, Registrant: Tri-State Communications, 1030 5th Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776, Phone: (402) 494-5477, Fax: (402) 494-1420, Email:

  • Lat: 43.212750 Lon: -94.834861, Call Sign: WQSA963,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.262 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2023, Expiration Date: 08/26/2033, Certifier: Brad Duhn, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 43.242222 Lon: -94.750083, Call Sign: WRYU214,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.212 MHz, 462.287 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 462.512 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Wes Christensen, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Lat: 43.203611 Lon: -94.757750, Call Sign: WSBW386,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.787 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2024, Expiration Date: 03/15/2034, Certifier: David J Girres, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, 2.9 Mi Sse Of (Lat: 43.190222 Lon: -94.732472), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WNEQ254,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2184.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2001, Expiration Date: 02/27/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2004, Phone: (515) 332-2571

  • Osgood, 2.9 Mi Sse Of (Lat: 43.190611 Lon: -94.731778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WPYD401,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6715.62 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2023, Expiration Date: 07/22/2033, Certifier: Allan J Becker, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7767, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB0RBN, Licensee ID: L00944661, Grant Date: 11/24/2004, Expiration Date: 02/20/2015, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2017, Certifier: Sondra K Seigel, Registrant: Sondra K Seigel, 3988 270th St, Graettinger, IA 51342

  • Call Sign: KC0SS, Licensee ID: L00198422, Grant Date: 09/28/2006, Expiration Date: 12/16/2016, Cancellation Date: 12/18/2018, Certifier: John P Studer, Registrant: John P Studer, 2875 435th Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342-8525

  • Call Sign: KT0G, Grant Date: 04/12/1999, Expiration Date: 04/12/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2011, Registrant: Lloyd A Van Laar, 206 Elder St Box 335, Graettinger, IA 51342

  • Call Sign: WB0JAK, Licensee ID: L00780058, Grant Date: 03/15/2005, Expiration Date: 05/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2017, Certifier: Nicholas G Rezabek, Registrant: Nicholas G Rezabek, 408 S Roberts Ave, Graettinger, IA 51342-0522

  • Call Sign: K0BSD, Previous Call Sign: KC0JZS, Licensee ID: L00334096, Grant Date: 04/14/2001, Expiration Date: 04/14/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2013, Certifier: Neal R Rauhauser, Registrant: Neal R Rauhauser, 91 Rural Route #2, Graettinger, IA 51342

  • Call Sign: KF0LMR, Licensee ID: L02531194, Grant Date: 02/14/2023, Expiration Date: 02/14/2033, Certifier: Weston J Christensen, Registrant: Weston J Christensen, Graettinger, IA 51342-0414


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BEECH B200 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 125TE, N125TE, N-125TE, Serial Number: BB-1422, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Cj Brown Express LLC, 4577 280th St, Graettinger, IA 51342
  • Aircraft: LEITHER ERNEST L CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 969EL, N969EL, N-969EL, Serial Number: CH2-0307-2787, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 12/24/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Stanton R Westergard, 3690 270th St, Graettinger, IA 51342

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 15 took place in 2006, and the least - 3 in 2002. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Graettinger, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (48.4%), and Structure Fires (36.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Graettinger, IA
    • 6248.4%Outside Fires
    • 4736.7%Structure Fires
    • 1612.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Graettinger, IA
Most common first names in Graettinger, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1778.6 years
Anna1289.2 years
George1183.2 years
Henry983.9 years
William979.5 years
Margaret980.6 years
Donald864.4 years
Merle770.7 years
Clarence775.0 years
Alice776.8 years
Most common last names in Graettinger, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson1977.2 years
Petersen1579.2 years
Duhn1277.0 years
Graettinger1179.8 years
Jensen1081.6 years
Lammers1074.2 years
Johnson980.9 years
Mahan782.9 years
Gilbaugh673.2 years
Westfall675.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Graettinger, IA
  • 82.2%Utility gas
  • 14.5%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Graettinger, IA
  • 63.5%Electricity
  • 33.3%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Other fuel


Graettinger compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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