Lime Springs, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 476 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.0%
 
Males: 231  (48.6%)
Females: 245  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52155.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,273 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Lime Springs:

$63,273
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,435 (it was $15,706 in 2000)

Lime Springs city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,622 (it was $48,300 in 2000)
Lime Springs:

$103,622
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,183; detached houses: $106,940

Median gross rent in 2022: $524.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lime Springs: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.5%
(1.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 44.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 44.4% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Lime Springs, IA (2022)
    • 39488.7%White alone
    • 368.1%Two or more races
    • 92.0%Hispanic
    • 51.1%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (29.7%), Norwegian (22.5%), American (14.8%), English (7.1%), Dutch (2.7%), Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/17/1876

Elevation: 1250 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 468 people per square mile   (low).

Lime Springs, Iowa map

11 residents are foreign born (2.0% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

This city:

2.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,276 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,358 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (41.0 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (112.0 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (259.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chester, IA (2.2 miles),
Cresco, IA (3.1 miles ),
Le Roy, MN (3.5 miles ),
Ostrander, MN (3.7 miles ),
Riceville, IA (3.9 miles ),
Harmony, MN (3.9 miles ),
McIntire, IA (4.0 miles),
Elma, IA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.45 N, Longitude: 92.28 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Lime Springs, IA residents
Average permit cost in Lime Springs, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +54 (+12.2%).
Most common industries in Lime Springs, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Apparel (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Lime Springs, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)

Average climate in Lime Springs, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lime Springs-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the Lime Springs city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

Earthquake activity:

Lime Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 85% 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 240.6 miles away from Lime Springs 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 414.8 miles away from Lime Springs center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.7 miles away from Lime Springs 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 393.5 miles away from Lime Springs center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 414.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 250.5 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 Howard County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lime Springs topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lime Springs:

  • PATTY ELWOOD CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • EVANS MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • CRESCO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CRESCO, IA)
  • OSTRANDER CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OSTRANDER, MN)
  • RICEVILLE FAMILY CARE AND THERAPY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RICEVILLE, IA)
  • HARMONY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HARMONY, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lime Springs:

  • Luther College (about 26 miles; Decorah, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 29 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Riverland Community College (about 40 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 40 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 48 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 49 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 51 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)

Public elementary/middle school in Lime Springs:

See full list of schools located in Lime Springs

Library in Lime Springs:

  • LIME SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $41,942; Location: 112 W MAIN ST; 5,305 books; 295 audio materials; 387 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 60 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lime Springs: A and K Feed and Grain Company Elevator (A), Lime Springs Fire Department (B), Lime Springs City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lime Springs include: Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (A), Lime Spring Mennonite Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Howard 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 Lime Springs and their reported violations in the past:

SARATOGA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Address: 10194 HOWARD AVE , Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (FEB-16-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-17-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-27-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-01-2009 to OCT-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (FEB-16-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUN-19-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-19-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-07-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-01-2009 to OCT-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (FEB-16-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAY-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-13-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-17-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-01-2009 to OCT-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In APR-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-15-2009), St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2009), St Public Notif received (APR-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-01-2009 to OCT-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In MAR-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-19-2009), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-19-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-25-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-01-2009 to OCT-14-2009)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In FEB-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-11-2009), St Public Notif requested (FEB-11-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-19-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-01-2009 to OCT-14-2009)
  • 30 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
TOGIE PUB (Address: 8757 STATE HWY 9 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-17-2011), St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-25-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 30 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Lime Springs (2011 data):

  • C US Bank: Lime Springs Branch at 132 West Main Street, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2008/07/31: Bank assets: $344.2 mil, Deposits: $281.3 mil, headquarters in Cresco, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: How-Win Development Co.

For population 15 years and over in Lime Springs:

Marital status in Lime Springs, IA
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

For population 25 years and over in Lime Springs:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lime Springs, IA (based on Howard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,9305
Mainline Protestant2,91414
Evangelical Protestant1,1048
Other2-
None1,616-
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: 3
Howard County:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Howard County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Howard County:

11.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Howard County:

27.1%
State:

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

15.9%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lime Springs:

65.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lime Springs:

67.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Lime Springs:

26.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.1%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.3%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lime Springs:

7.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lime Springs:

34.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Lime Springs:

69.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Lime Springs:

83.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lime Springs, 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 0$0 8$7,573
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,160
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$295
Water Supply 0$0 2$540
Totals for Government 0$0 13$9,568

Lime Springs government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $57,000 ($119.75)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($25.21)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($21.01)
  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $72,000 ($151.26)
    Financial Administration: $69,000 ($144.96)
    General - Other: $65,000 ($136.55)
    Water Utilities: $58,000 ($121.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($121.85)
    Libraries: $43,000 ($90.34)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($81.93)
    Sewerage: $34,000 ($71.43)
    General Public Buildings: $26,000 ($54.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($42.02)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($14.71)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($12.61)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($18.91)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $6,000 ($12.61)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $31,000 ($65.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($18.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($16.81)
    General Public Building: $5,000 ($10.50)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($6.30)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($2.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $91,000 ($191.18)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($10.50)

Lime Springs government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $76,000 ($159.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($128.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($73.53)
    Other: $12,000 ($25.21)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $45,000 ($94.54)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $25,000 ($52.52)
    Sale of Property: $24,000 ($50.42)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($25.21)
    Rents: $5,000 ($10.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $77,000 ($161.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $63,000 ($132.35)
    Other: $3,000 ($6.30)
  • Tax - Property: $200,000 ($420.17)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $69,000 ($144.96)
    Other License: $3,000 ($6.30)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($2.10)

Lime Springs government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $260,000 ($546.22)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $230,000 ($483.19)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($63.03)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $507,000 ($1065.13)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lime Springs:

  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFIL (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lime Springs:

  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCZQ (102.3 FM; CRESCO, IA; Owner: MEGA MEDIA, LTD.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFIL-FM (103.1 FM; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lime Springs:

  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.8mTotal length
  • 12,395Total average daily traffic
  • 2,943Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,395Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lime Springs, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lime Springs, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Lime Springs, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • DAVIS CORNERS, 15200 Hwy 9 W Rural Rte 3 (Lat: 43.372444 Lon: -92.266556), Overall height: 127.7 m, Call Sign: WPJE768,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2162.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/1996, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Iowa Rsa #13 Limited Partnership, 8725 W Higgins Rd Ste Ms0201, Chicago, IL 60631

  • DAVIS CORNERS, Davis Corners Cell Site 15200 Hwy 9 Rr 3 (Lat: 43.372222 Lon: -92.266667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 127.7 m, Call Sign: WQQZ883,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2023, Expiration Date: 04/02/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Richter, 6035 Jade Ave (Lat: 43.425194 Lon: -92.377083), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: WQYI429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 10/07/2016, Expiration Date: 10/07/2026, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • WS-CRE-RL05B, 0.2m E Of 65th St And 3rd Ave Se (Lat: 43.421917 Lon: -92.187556), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCB204, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 08/14/2028, 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:

  • HOWARD CENTE, 13851 State Highway 9 (Lat: 43.372000 Lon: -92.301861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRDN928, Licensee ID: L02059070,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2019, Expiration Date: 06/15/2029, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Cover 2, LLC, Po Box 835 - 800 S. Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2003, Email:

  • IA-VICTOR-EA-1, Davis Corners Cell Site 15200 Hwy 9 Rr 3 (Lat: 43.372222 Lon: -92.266667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 127.7 m, Call Sign: WRNP280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IA-LIMESPRING-CN-1, Us Highway 63 (Lat: 43.450889 Lon: -92.300028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WRUH503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2022, Expiration Date: 08/26/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K0LHH, Licensee ID: L01337422, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/27/2028, Certifier: Arlen N Sloan, Registrant: Arlen N Sloan, 8254 90th St., Lime Springs, IA 52155

  • Call Sign: KA0LGV, Licensee ID: L01355766, Grant Date: 02/06/2018, Expiration Date: 03/19/2028, Registrant: Gary D Weyers, 323 N. Miller St., Lime Springs, IA 52155-0015

  • Call Sign: KC0ARN, Grant Date: 04/26/1997, Expiration Date: 04/26/2007, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2009, Registrant: Leroy L Corbin Jr, 106 West Jackson St Apt 7w, Lime Springs, IA 52155

  • Call Sign: KC0CTE, Licensee ID: L00309366, Grant Date: 12/06/2017, Expiration Date: 02/25/2028, Certifier: James E Bass, Registrant: James E Bass, 19276 65th St, Lime Springs, IA 52155

  • Call Sign: N0IQE, Licensee ID: L01226341, Grant Date: 12/01/2016, Expiration Date: 02/11/2027, Certifier: George H Ellison, Registrant: George H Ellison, 13131 25th St, Lime Springs, IA 52155-8281


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: ESTUMKEDA LTD DBA MICCO ACFT MAC-145B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 149MA, N149MA, N-149MA, Serial Number: 260005, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2015
    Registrant (LLC): Pilot Ready LLC, 7855 Kent Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2469K, N2469K, N-2469K, Serial Number: 38-79A0654, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/23/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 06/26/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Pilot Ready LLC, 7855 Kent Ave, Lime Springs, IA 52155

Most common first names in Lime Springs, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1477.6 years
William1378.9 years
Anna1086.2 years
Henry978.8 years
Thomas877.1 years
Edward873.5 years
Mary884.5 years
Dorothy881.0 years
Robert876.9 years
Margaret879.3 years
Most common last names in Lime Springs, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones2484.0 years
Johnson1085.2 years
Williams980.6 years
Davis883.1 years
Reis877.3 years
Hovey776.3 years
Hughes681.2 years
Ihns676.8 years
Evans584.8 years
Buresh588.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lime Springs, IA
  • 79.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Electricity
  • 1.2%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Other fuel
  • 1.2%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lime Springs, IA
  • 68.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 6.2%Utility gas


Lime Springs 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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