Grand River, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 197 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.4%
Males: 87  (44.6%)
Females: 110  (55.4%)
Median resident age:

50.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50108.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,286 (it was $22,344 in 2000)
Grand River:

$37,286
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,716 (it was $14,272 in 2000)

Grand River city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $37,934 (it was $22,900 in 2000)
Grand River:

$37,934
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $57,667; detached houses: $59,479; mobile homes: $33,360
March 2022 cost of living index in Grand River: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.8%

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Grand River is 229 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (28.3%), American (14.1%), English (13.0%), Norwegian (10.9%), Irish (4.3%), Scottish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/21/1899

Elevation: 1010 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 945 people per square mile   (low).

Grand River, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $758 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $452 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (56.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (111.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (333.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Beaconsfield, IA (2.2 miles),
Sun Valley Lake, IA (2.4 miles),
Ellston, IA (2.8 miles),
Decatur City, IA (2.9 miles),
Kellerton, IA (3.0 miles ),
Van Wert, IA (3.1 miles ),
Tingley, IA (3.5 miles),
Leon, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.82 N, Longitude: 93.96 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Grand River, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Grand River, IA in 2022
Grand River satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +55 (+32.4%).
Most common industries in Grand River, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.9%)
  • Utilities (6.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.5%)
  • Food (12.5%)
  • Utilities (12.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (10.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (15.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (15.6%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Grand River, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (15.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Art and design workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Grand River, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Grand River-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Grand River city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 tornado 13.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Grand River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 280% 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 343.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 396.1 miles away from the city 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 362.6 miles away from Grand River center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 362.6 miles away from the city 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 314.3 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 351.1 miles away from Grand River 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 Decatur County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Grand River topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Grand River:

  • SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • WESTVIEW ACRES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LEON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LAMONI NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LAMONI, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)

Amtrak station near Grand River:

  • 19 miles: OSCEOLA (MAIN & E. CLAY STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grand River:

  • Drake University (about 57 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 59 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 65 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 84 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 85 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Iowa State University (about 86 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 86 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Grand River: Grand River Volunteer Fire Department (A), Grand River Emergency Medical Services (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Arena Saddle Club (Tours & Charters; 12009 Rodeo Road).

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

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Grand River (2011 data):

  • Great Western Bank: Grand River Branch at 126 Broadway, branch established on 1938/01/03. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

For population 15 years and over in Grand River:

Marital status in Grand River, IA
  • Never married: 13.5%
  • Now married: 78.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Grand River:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Grand River, IA (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,38316
Other6324
Mainline Protestant6308
Catholic1952
None5,617-
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: 2
Decatur County:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Decatur County:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Grand River:

7.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Grand River:

15.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

66.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

86.3%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Grand River, 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 0$0 1$1,036
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,021
Totals for Government 0$0 2$2,057

Grand River government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $23,000 ($116.75)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($116.75)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($65.99)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($55.84)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($50.76)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($30.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($15.23)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($15.23)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($15.23)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($5.08)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($5.08)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($5.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($60.91)

Grand River government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $27,000 ($137.06)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $9,000 ($45.69)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $4,000 ($20.30)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($10.15)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($10.15)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($5.08)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000 ($121.83)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($121.83)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($65.99)
    Other License: $1,000 ($5.08)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $10,000 ($50.76)

Strongest AM radio stations in Grand River:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grand River:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 66.3mTotal length
  • 1,920Total average daily traffic
  • 287Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,920Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Grand River, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Grand River, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • On Cr J20 .34km E Of Cr J20 And 110th Ave (Lat: 40.824722 Lon: -93.991667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPGC857,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2014, Expiration Date: 12/12/2024, Registrant: Mobile Radio Engineering, Inc., 745 Boone Avenue, North, Golden Valley, MN 55427, Phone: (763) 544-3319, Fax: (763) 544-2078, Email:

  • Lat: 40.800528 Lon: -93.939111, Call Sign: WQAU476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 812.312 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2014, Expiration Date: 08/09/2024, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2018, Certifier: Larry Plotzke, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 1031 Iowa St, Ste 769, Dubuque, IA 52001-4700, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Fax: (563) 557-2259, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 1 Mi E & 1 1/4 Mi S (Lat: 40.800528 Lon: -93.939111), Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WBX330,
    Assigned Frequencies: 933.575 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/2021, Expiration Date: 11/06/2031, Registrant: Central Iowa Power Cooperative, 1400 Hwy 13 Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, Phone: (319) 734-4334, Fax: (319) 366-6328, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28RT-201T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3052Q, N3052Q, N-3052Q, Serial Number: 28R-7931073, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 02/22/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Marlin R Binning, 16270 Co Hwy J20, Grand River, IA 50108

Most common first names in Grand River, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William586.6 years
Mary572.0 years
Roy583.8 years
Margaret473.3 years
Raymond476.7 years
Ruth470.2 years
Elmer380.3 years
Glen373.0 years
Gladys385.4 years
Don377.3 years
Most common last names in Grand River, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Boles1380.0 years
Foland783.4 years
Crees782.2 years
Burchett679.3 years
Bryant583.6 years
Snook583.4 years
Hewlett469.3 years
Brown483.0 years
Jimmerson474.0 years
Fullerton474.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Grand River, IA
  • 65.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.0%Electricity
  • 5.5%Wood
  • 2.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Grand River, IA
  • 83.3%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Grand River compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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