Harpers Ferry, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 262 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.6%
 
Males: 133  (50.8%)
Females: 129  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

66.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52146.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,210 (it was $29,091 in 2000)
Harpers Ferry:

$38,210
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,999 (it was $17,566 in 2000)

Harpers Ferry city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,667 (it was $72,300 in 2000)
Harpers Ferry:

$165,667
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,595; detached houses: $212,821; mobile homes: $83,491

Median gross rent in 2022: $688.

March 2022 cost of living index in Harpers Ferry: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.9%

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harpers Ferry is 270 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.7%), Irish (22.5%), American (20.0%), Swedish (5.0%), English (3.7%), Norwegian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/24/1901

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 429 people per square mile   (low).

Harpers Ferry, Iowa map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,506 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,894 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (42.5 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (89.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (200.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lynxville, WI (2.4 miles),
Eastman, WI (2.7 miles ),
Waterville, IA (2.7 miles),
Ferryville, WI (3.2 miles),
Prairie du Chien, WI (3.3 miles ),
Marquette, IA (3.3 miles ),
Lansing, IA (3.4 miles ),
Freeman, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.20 N, Longitude: 91.15 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 9 buildings, average cost: $220,300
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $291,100
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $290,000
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $214,200
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $214,400
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $51,300
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $73,500
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $148,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $227,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $81,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $190,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $85,500
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $85,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $44,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $50,100
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Harpers Ferry, IA residents
Average permit cost in Harpers Ferry, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +50 (+17.9%).
Most common industries in Harpers Ferry, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.9%)
  • Machinery (11.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.7%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.1%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Harpers Ferry, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Other financial specialists (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.8%)

Average climate in Harpers Ferry, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Harpers Ferry-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 47% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.8 miles away from the Harpers Ferry city center .

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.9 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harpers Ferry-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 70% 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 370.2 miles away from Harpers Ferry 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 166.6 miles away from Harpers Ferry 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 347.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 370.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 295.6 miles away from the city 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 159.7 miles away from the city 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 Allamakee County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harpers Ferry topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Harpers Ferry:

  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)
  • PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)
  • PRAIRIE MAISON (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)
  • THORNTON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LANSING, IA)
  • THORNTON MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LANSING, IA)
  • GREAT RIVER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MC GREGOR, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harpers Ferry:

  • Luther College (about 34 miles; Decorah, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 37 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 42 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Viterbo University (about 42 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 43 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 43 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 47 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)

Library in Harpers Ferry:

  • DOLORES TILLINGHAST MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $24,403; Location: 234 N 4TH ST; 9,155 books; 198 audio materials; 749 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 24 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Harpers Ferry: Harpers Ferry (A), Harpers Ferry Bluffview (B), Harpers Ferry Rescue Squad (C), Harpers Ferry Volunteer Fire Department (D), Harpers Ferry City Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creeks: Cota Creek (A), Springs Branch Creek (B), Spring Branch Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Hotels: Harpers Cafe & Motel (415 West Chestnut Street), Natural Gait (1878 Old Mission Drive), Harbor House (626 North 1st Street).

Court: Brown's Riverside Court & Marina (137 North 1st Street).

Allamakee 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 Harpers Ferry and their reported violations in the past:

SPILLWAY SUPPER CLUB (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MISSFITZ BAR & GRILL (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-21-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-21-2009), St BCA signed (DEC-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-12-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2009), St BCA signed (DEC-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-07-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2009), St BCA signed (DEC-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-18-2009), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-14-2009), St BCA signed (DEC-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-11-2010)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2009 and NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-17-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-17-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-11-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
MINNEISKA # 1 NORTH (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-26-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-02-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2009)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-19-2008), St Public Notif requested (SEP-19-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-02-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-10-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-02-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-01-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2007), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-15-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-25-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between AUG-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-15-2008), St Public Notif requested (SEP-15-2008), St Compliance achieved (OCT-08-2008)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

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

  • YELLOW RIVER STATE FOREST (Address: 729 STATE FOREST RD , Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MCGEOUGHS HARBOR HOUSE LLC (Address: 539 N SUNSETVIEW ST , Population served: 54, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Harpers Ferry (2011 data):

  • Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank: Harpers Branch at 315 West Chestnut Street, branch established on 1966/07/25. Info updated 2009/02/25: Bank assets: $226.5 mil, Deposits: $176.4 mil, headquarters in Lansing, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Kerndt Bank Services, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Harpers Ferry:

Marital status in Harpers Ferry, IA
  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Harpers Ferry:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harpers Ferry, IA (based on Allamakee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,78517
Catholic3,4269
Other5283
Evangelical Protestant51410
None5,077-
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: 7
Allamakee County:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Allamakee County:

16.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Allamakee County:

27.3%
State:

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

17.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

65.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Harpers Ferry:

50.6%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Harpers Ferry:

29.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Harpers Ferry:

7.3
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

28.7%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Harpers Ferry:

36.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Harpers Ferry:

76.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Harpers Ferry, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$6,907$41,4427$1,746
Local Libraries 0$0 2$546
Totals for Government 2$6,907$41,4429$2,292

Harpers Ferry government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $87,000 ($332.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $45,000 ($171.76)
    Sewerage: $42,000 ($160.31)
    Financial Administration: $33,000 ($125.95)
    General - Other: $32,000 ($122.14)
    General Public Buildings: $28,000 ($106.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($72.52)
    Libraries: $18,000 ($68.70)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($57.25)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($41.98)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($30.53)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($11.45)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($41.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $107,000 ($408.40)

Harpers Ferry government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $105,000 ($400.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($217.56)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000 ($30.53)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($45.80)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($11.45)
    Rents: $2,000 ($7.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $34,000 ($129.77)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($3.82)
    Other: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • Tax - Property: $224,000 ($854.96)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $32,000 ($122.14)
    Other License: $6,000 ($22.90)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($19.08)
    Other Selective Sales: $5,000 ($19.08)

Harpers Ferry government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $181,000 ($690.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $124,000 ($473.28)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $57,000 ($217.56)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $717,000 ($2736.64)

Strongest AM radio stations in Harpers Ferry:

  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KNEI (1140 AM; 2 kW; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harpers Ferry:

  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRQT (95.7 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Harpers Ferry:

  • K41AD (Channel 41; LANSING, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.8mTotal length
  • 3,025Total average daily traffic
  • 68Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,025Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Harpers Ferry)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Cr A52 6 Mi Nw (Lat: 43.259139 Lon: -91.196806), Call Sign: WXB982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.565 MHz, 155.700 MHz, 155.565 MHz, 155.700 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2023, Expiration Date: 04/12/2033, Registrant: Iowa State Department Of Public Safety Communications, 215 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: (515) 725-6098, Fax: (515) 281-6761, Email:

  • Box 146a 1st St (Lat: 43.284694 Lon: -91.141806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 38 m, Call Sign: WXR326,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.800 MHz, 155.370 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 155.595 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2010, Expiration Date: 01/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2021, Registrant: Iowa Dnr, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: (515) 281-4515, Fax: (515) 281-6794

  • 150 N. Jefferson (Lat: 43.211694 Lon: -91.152611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WRAQ995,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4952.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2018, Expiration Date: 02/02/2028, Certifier: Chris Fee, Registrant: Racom Corporation, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • HARPERS FERRY, 150 N. Jefferson (Lat: 43.211694 Lon: -91.152611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQIK453,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2008, Expiration Date: 03/04/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/15/2013, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • HARPERS FERR, 955 Lansing Harpers Road (Lat: 43.201667 Lon: -91.180222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WREM335, Licensee ID: L02015171,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2019, Expiration Date: 11/02/2029, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Upper Midwest Wireless, LLC, 800 S. Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2003, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC0AVN, Licensee ID: L01243649, Grant Date: 03/08/2017, Expiration Date: 05/05/2027, Certifier: Joseph Paricka, Registrant: Joseph Paricka, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

  • Call Sign: KD0LQH, Licensee ID: L01568866, Grant Date: 05/13/2010, Expiration Date: 05/13/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2013, Certifier: Michael T Johnston, Registrant: Michael T Johnston, 1853 Sugar Dr, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

  • Call Sign: KD0OQP, Licensee ID: L01638905, Grant Date: 05/18/2011, Expiration Date: 05/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2023, Certifier: Nicholas M Johnston, Registrant: Nicholas M Johnston, 1859 Sugar Dr, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

  • Call Sign: N0FUK, Previous Call Sign: KD0LQH, Licensee ID: L01568866, Grant Date: 01/28/2023, Expiration Date: 04/09/2033, Certifier: Michael T Johnston, Registrant: Michael T Johnston, 1853 Sugar Dr, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

  • Call Sign: AD0MT, Licensee ID: L01916296, Grant Date: 01/16/2015, Expiration Date: 01/16/2025, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2015, Certifier: Stephen R Johnson, Registrant: Stephen R Johnson, 2230 Harpers Highlands Lane, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

  • Call Sign: WA0UXB, Previous Call Sign: AD0MT, Licensee ID: L01916296, Grant Date: 02/18/2015, Expiration Date: 02/18/2025, Certifier: Stephen R Johnson, Registrant: Stephen R Johnson, 2230 Harpers Highlands Lane, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146


Most common first names in Harpers Ferry, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2078.2 years
Mary1184.5 years
James967.7 years
William875.0 years
Joseph878.3 years
Robert869.9 years
Leo674.2 years
Kenneth575.0 years
Anna584.2 years
Helen584.8 years
Most common last names in Harpers Ferry, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Valley969.7 years
Houlihan882.6 years
Boardman676.5 years
Cota668.4 years
Palmer676.0 years
Jones572.0 years
Olson585.0 years
Sullivan577.6 years
Brazell481.5 years
Kelly471.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harpers Ferry, IA
  • 70.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.8%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
  • 2.8%No fuel used
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Harpers Ferry, IA
  • 38.9%Utility gas
  • 38.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Electricity


Harpers Ferry compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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  • Bernard M. Gruman (1)
  • Brian Houlihan (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.