Lacona, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 336 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.7%
 
Males: 192  (57.2%)
Females: 144  (42.8%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50139.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,138 (it was $39,375 in 2000)
Lacona:

$65,138
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,245 (it was $17,897 in 2000)

Lacona city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $104,051 (it was $57,300 in 2000)
Lacona:

$104,051
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $127,401; detached houses: $131,585; mobile homes: $63,699

Median gross rent in 2022: $818.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lacona: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.3%

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  • Races in Lacona, IA (2022)
    • 34093.9%White alone
    • 133.6%Two or more races
    • 71.9%Hispanic

Races in Lacona 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 Lacona, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lacona is 476 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (36.7%), German (19.3%), English (15.6%), Scottish (4.6%), Croatian (3.7%), Dutch (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/25/1881

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 927 people per square mile   (low).

Lacona, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,349 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,393 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (30.4 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (136.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (298.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Milo, IA (2.7 miles ),
Melcher-Dallas, IA (2.8 miles ),
Williamson, IA (3.1 miles),
Lucas, IA (3.4 miles ),
Sandyville, IA (3.5 miles),
Chariton, IA (3.6 miles ),
Ackworth, IA (3.6 miles),
Pleasantville, IA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 41.19 N, Longitude: 93.38 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $168,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $84,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $84,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $53,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $103,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lacona, IA residents
Average permit cost in Lacona, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+0.6%).
Most common industries in Lacona, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.7%)
  • Machinery (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (24.5%)
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.4%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Machinery (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Lacona, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)

Average climate in Lacona, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lacona, Iowa average temperatures Lacona, Iowa average precipitation Lacona, Iowa humidity Lacona, Iowa wind speed Lacona, Iowa snowfall Lacona, Iowa sunshine Lacona, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 44.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

44.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 27.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Lacona-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the Lacona city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 tornado 24.1 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lacona-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 234% 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 380.8 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 348.0 miles away from Lacona center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 348.0 miles away from Lacona center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 432.0 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 334.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 346.3 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 Warren County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lacona topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lacona:

  • LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • RURAL HEALTH CARE ADVANTAGE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INDIANOLA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; INDIANOLA, IA)
  • EASTON GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 15 miles away; INDIANOLA, IA)
  • WARREN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; INDIANOLA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lacona:

  • Drake University (about 32 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 38 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 53 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa State University (about 60 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Truman State University (about 82 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 98 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 100 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Public elementary/middle school in Lacona:

  • SOUTHEAST WARREN INTERMEDIATE (Location: 519 N WASHINGTON AVE, Grades: 4-6)

Library in Lacona:

  • LACONA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,617; Location: 107 E MAIN; 5,458 books; 143 audio materials; 680 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lacona: Lacona Fire and Rescue (A), Willis Log Cabin (B), Lacona Public Library (C), Lacona Community Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lacona include: Saint Paul Lutheran Church (A), Church of the Nazarene (B), Lacona Bible Baptist Church (C), Lacona Christian Church (D), United Methodist Church (E), Saint Marys Catholic Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Dave Baker (baseball) - Baseball player.

Warren 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 Lacona and their reported violations in the past:

LACONA WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 386, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-18-2006), St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-11-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Lacona (2011 data):

  • Peoples Savings Bank: Lacona Branch at 103 East Main Street, branch established on 1938/11/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $143.3 mil, Deposits: $122.1 mil, headquarters in Indianola, IA, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Central South Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lacona:

Marital status in Lacona, IA
  • Never married: 30.2%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Lacona:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lacona, IA (based on Warren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,12329
Catholic4,6466
Evangelical Protestant4,22228
Other3313
None27,903-
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:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Here:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Warren County:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.6%
Iowa:

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

14.0%
Iowa:

14.5%
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
Streets and Highways 1$4,886$58,6320$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,177$38,1243$59
Local Libraries 0$0 1$999
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$365
Totals for Government 2$8,063$48,3785$1,423

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $90,000 ($267.86)
    Regular Highways: $77,000 ($229.17)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($107.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($80.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($74.40)
    Financial Administration: $19,000 ($56.55)
    Libraries: $16,000 ($47.62)
    Health - Other: $14,000 ($41.67)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($29.76)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($8.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($2.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $26,000 ($77.38)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $41,000 ($122.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($89.29)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $33,000 ($98.21)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($35.71)
    Rents: $5,000 ($14.88)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000 ($250.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($95.24)
  • Tax - Property: $58,000 ($172.62)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $40,000 ($119.05)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.98)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $138,000 ($410.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lacona:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lacona:

  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSTM (88.9 FM; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: SIMPSON COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Lacona:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Lacona fatal accident list:

Jan 3, 1980 01:35 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 259ft / 79.0mTotal length
  • 5,270Total average daily traffic
  • 447Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,270Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lacona, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lacona, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lacona)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Hwy 206 (Lat: 41.197778 Lon: -93.383278), Call Sign: KQQ360, Licensee ID: L00026078,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.460 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/1999, Expiration Date: 04/19/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/19/2004, Registrant: South Central Coop, 8 N Meyer Ave Box 97, Lacona, IA 50139

  • 525 No. Washington Ave. (Lat: 41.194861 Lon: -93.384028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 44.5 m, Overall height: 50.6 m, Call Sign: WPYG970,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.370 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2023, Expiration Date: 08/11/2033, Certifier: Mahala Cox, Registrant: Warren County Emergency Management, 115 North Howard Street, Indianola, IA 50125, Phone: (515) 961-1108, Fax: (515) 961-1136, Email:

  • Lat: 41.194722 Lon: -93.383944, Call Sign: WQPT865,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.137 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2022, Expiration Date: 08/14/2032, Certifier: Delane Galvin, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • 21621 Highway G76 (Lat: 41.189889 Lon: -93.392139), Call Sign: WQVX440,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.100 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2015, Expiration Date: 06/05/2025, Certifier: Brian J Dittmer, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:

  • LACONA, 23493 S 23 Hwy (Lat: 41.182333 Lon: -93.383472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WRMV601,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.370 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2021, Expiration Date: 06/10/2031, Certifier: Douglas Mccasland, Registrant: Motorola Solutions, 324 Kingsport Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, Phone: (847) 875-2785, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • LACONA, 21131 G76 Hwy (Lat: 41.191667 Lon: -93.401722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQPH630,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2022, Expiration Date: 05/21/2032, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • WS-WMNS-RL02, N Of 562nd Ln & 235th Trail (Lat: 41.138917 Lon: -93.304056), Type: Upole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRCH467, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19690.0 MHz, 19690.0 MHz, 19690.0 MHz, 19690.0 MHz, 19690.0 MHz, 19690.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2018, Expiration Date: 10/02/2028, Certifier: Christopher W Craven, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6009, Fax: (630) 986-2496, Email:

  • WS-LBCT-RL01, 180th Ave And Tyler St (Lat: 41.203694 Lon: -93.461444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WREL231,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/25/2019, Expiration Date: 10/25/2029, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Bob, LLC Dba Business Only Broadband, 999 Oak Creek Dr, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6006, Email:

  • LACONA, 23493 S 23 Hwy (Lat: 41.182333 Lon: -93.383472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WRLD457, Licensee ID: L00039669,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2021, Expiration Date: 03/11/2031, Certifier: Doug Mccasland, Registrant: Warren County, Iowa, 115 N Howard St, Indianola, IA 50125, Phone: (515) 961-1093, Email:

  • Lacona, Along 233rd Street & Tyler Street (Lat: 41.205139 Lon: -93.360167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WROC347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+7 more), Grant Date: 09/23/2021, Expiration Date: 09/23/2031, Certifier: Steven J Schneider, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB0WPV, Licensee ID: L01160205, Grant Date: 06/22/2016, Expiration Date: 06/22/2026, Certifier: James F Schurman, Registrant: James F Schurman, 182 Hwy G 76, Lacona, IA 50139

  • Call Sign: KD0YII, Licensee ID: L01827059, Grant Date: 11/26/2013, Expiration Date: 11/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2023, Certifier: Mark D Shiels, Registrant: Mark D Shiels, 24342 Pershing St, Lacona, IA 50139

  • Call Sign: KE0WNX, Licensee ID: L02286427, Grant Date: 08/19/2019, Expiration Date: 08/19/2029, Certifier: John P Thompson, Registrant: John P Thompson, 16492 Tyler St, Lacona, IA 50139

  • Call Sign: KE0ZBL, Licensee ID: L02320936, Grant Date: 01/28/2020, Expiration Date: 01/28/2030, Cancellation Date: 02/19/2020, Certifier: Ted J Knust, Registrant: Ted J Knust, 1984 20th Pl, Lacona, IA 50139

  • Call Sign: KT3BBY, Previous Call Sign: KE0ZBL, Licensee ID: L02320936, Grant Date: 02/19/2020, Expiration Date: 02/19/2030, Certifier: Ted J Knust, Registrant: Ted J Knust, 1984 20th Pl, Lacona, IA 50139

  • Call Sign: K0MDX, Previous Call Sign: KD0YII, Licensee ID: L01827059, Grant Date: 05/06/2023, Expiration Date: 05/06/2033, Certifier: Mark D Shiels, Registrant: Mark D Shiels, 24342 Pershing St, Lacona, IA 50139


Most common first names in Lacona, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1079.3 years
George979.3 years
Walter978.0 years
Mary683.0 years
Paul680.2 years
Clarence579.6 years
Robert570.6 years
William579.2 years
Edward481.7 years
Gladys484.3 years
Most common last names in Lacona, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dittmer1278.1 years
Schurman1171.6 years
Putz1077.7 years
Miller881.4 years
Schaefer863.6 years
Ripperger875.8 years
Clark677.2 years
Konrad679.0 years
Herold678.5 years
Butler583.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lacona, IA
  • 92.2%Utility gas
  • 7.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lacona, IA
  • 76.9%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Electricity


Lacona compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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