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Modale, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 280 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.6%
 
Males: 162  (58.1%)
Females: 118  (41.9%)
Median resident age:

51.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51556.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,331 (it was $34,688 in 2000)
Modale:

$50,331
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,957 (it was $19,111 in 2000)

Modale city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,156 (it was $56,600 in 2000)
Modale:

$92,156
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,031; detached houses: $154,548; mobile homes: $27,414

Median gross rent in 2022: $926.

March 2022 cost of living index in Modale: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%

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  • Races in Modale, IA (2022)
    • 22997.9%White alone
    • 31.3%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (24.8%), Irish (21.5%), English (20.7%), American (8.3%), Danish (5.8%), Norwegian (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/22/1882

Elevation: 1013 feet

Land area: 1.08 square miles.

Population density: 259 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,267 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $879 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Omaha, NE (24.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (430.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

California Junction, IA (2.1 miles),
Mondamin, IA (2.5 miles ),
Missouri Valley, IA (2.7 miles ),
Blair, NE (2.9 miles ),
Magnolia, IA (3.0 miles),
Loveland, IA (3.3 miles),
Herman, NE (3.3 miles ),
Fort Calhoun, NE (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.62 N, Longitude: 96.01 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $52,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Modale, IA residents
Average permit cost in Modale, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in Modale, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.8%)
  • Truck transportation (12.8%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Modale, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Top executives (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.0%)
  • Top executives (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)

Average climate in Modale, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Modale, Iowa average temperatures Modale, Iowa average precipitation Modale, Iowa humidity Modale, Iowa wind speed Modale, Iowa snowfall Modale, Iowa sunshine Modale, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 102. This is worse than average.

City:

102
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.508. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.508
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.643. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.643
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.30. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Modale-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/15/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.4 miles away from the Modale city center injured 33 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1975, a category F4 tornado 23.5 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 133 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Modale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 287% 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 362.7 miles away from Modale center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 167.8 miles away from Modale center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 423.1 miles away from Modale center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 244.9 miles away from Modale center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 248.6 miles away from Modale center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 312.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harrison County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Modale topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Modale:

  • LONGVIEW HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MISSOURI VALLEY, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MISSOURI VALLEY, IA)
  • MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BLAIR, NE)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BLAIR, NE)
  • CROWELL MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BLAIR, NE)
  • WEL HOME HEALTH OF LOGAN (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; LOGAN, IA)
  • WESTMONT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LOGAN, IA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Modale:

  • 12 miles: Fort Calhoun in Fort Calhoun, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Modale:

  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 22 miles; Omaha, NE; Full-time enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 25 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 26 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 26 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 27 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 33 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 63 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)

Library in Modale:

  • MODALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,542; Location: 208 MAIN; 8,969 books; 326 audio materials; 316 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 16 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Modale: Modale (A), Modale Fire Department (B), Modale Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Myra Keaton - Film actress.

Harrison 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:

63.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Modale (2011 data):

  • Community Bank: Modale Branch at 203 North Main Street, branch established on 2002/11/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $98.2 mil, Deposits: $87.0 mil, headquarters in Dunlap, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Dunlap Iowa Holding Co.

For population 15 years and over in Modale:

Marital status in Modale, IA
  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 47.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 18.9%

For population 25 years and over in Modale:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Modale, IA (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,57716
Evangelical Protestant1,98813
Catholic1,9695
Other1,3166
None7,078-
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
This county:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Harrison County:

9.09 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Harrison County:

5.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.8%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Harrison County:

28.0%
Iowa:

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

17.3%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Modale:

43.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

37.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Modale:

27.5
Iowa:

28.6

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

25.0%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

18.8%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Modale:

77.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Modale, 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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$49
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,253
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,690
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,314
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$190
Water Supply 0$0 3$4,544
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$231
Totals for Government 0$0 13$9,271

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $16,000 ($57.14)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $57,000 ($203.57)
    Local Fire Protection: $32,000 ($114.29)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($89.29)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($60.71)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($46.43)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($46.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($42.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($25.00)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($25.00)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($21.43)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($7.14)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($3.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($107.14)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $46,000 ($164.29)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $60,000 ($214.29)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $51,000 ($182.14)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($17.86)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($7.14)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.57)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($150.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $18,000 ($64.29)
  • Tax - Property: $105,000 ($375.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $21,000 ($75.00)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($3.57)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.57)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $703,000 ($2510.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $685,000 ($2446.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($64.29)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $450,000 ($1607.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Modale:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Modale:

  • KKYY (101.3 FM; WHITING, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KBLR-FM (97.3 FM; BLAIR, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKCD (105.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVSS (88.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K299AK (107.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: BAER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Modale:

  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KKAZ-CA (Channel 24; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)

Modale fatal accident list:

Feb 6, 1979 09:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.7mTotal length
  • 41,630Total average daily traffic
  • 11,608Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Se Cor Of Sw Quarter Of Sect 36 Twp 79 (Lat: 41.604056 Lon: -96.031917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WNFB706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2015, Expiration Date: 11/26/2025, Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, 31002 C38, Le Mars, IA 51031, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Email:

  • Lat: 41.604056 Lon: -96.031917, Call Sign: WNYY451,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.725 MHz, 456.725 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2022, Expiration Date: 04/01/2032, Registrant: First Wireless, Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:

  • Lat: 41.611944 Lon: -96.011944, Call Sign: WQNW272,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.057 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Certifier: Jason W Buss, Registrant: Bonsall Tv Inc., 618 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Fax: (712) 643-2186, Email:

  • Lat: 41.668306 Lon: -96.022917, Call Sign: WQTA981,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.670 MHz, 151.857 MHz, 152.427 MHz, 159.577 MHz, 160.020 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2023, Expiration Date: 12/20/2033, Certifier: Royal Mcclannahan, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 41.619444 Lon: -96.008889, Call Sign: WRKJ527,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 452.662 MHz, 456.362 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2021, Expiration Date: 01/12/2031, Certifier: Kevin Ganzhorn, Registrant: First Wireless Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • STATION, 1.5 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 41.604417 Lon: -96.033611), Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WNEL699,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1935.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/08/1997, Expiration Date: 01/17/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/01/1999, Phone: (712) 546-3529

  • STATION, Se Cor Of Sw Quarter Of Sect 36 Twp 79 (Lat: 41.604056 Lon: -96.031917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WNEL761,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.731 MHz, 952.731 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2017, Expiration Date: 01/29/2028, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2023, Registrant: Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, 31002 C38, Le Mars, IA 51031, Phone: (712) 546-4141, Fax: (712) 546-8795, Email:

  • MODALE, East Side Of Modale (Lat: 41.620806 Lon: -96.000500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60 m, Call Sign: WQPM322,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2012, Expiration Date: 06/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/04/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • MODALE, 321 E Palmer St (Lat: 41.620833 Lon: -96.009194), Type: Tank, Structure height: 28 m, Overall height: 29 m, Call Sign: WQXR766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2016, Expiration Date: 05/19/2026, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2024, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • MOD, East Side Of Modale (Lat: 41.620806 Lon: -96.000500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRBQ264,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 05/18/2018, Expiration Date: 05/18/2028, Certifier: Donnie Happel, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • IA-MODALE-CN-1, S Mintun St (Lat: 41.619389 Lon: -96.009667), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRUK901,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2022, Expiration Date: 09/07/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IA-MODALE-CN-3, 300 E Palmer St (Lat: 41.620833 Lon: -96.009194), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRWL846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/07/2023, Expiration Date: 03/07/2033, 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:

4
  • Call Sign: KV0G, Grant Date: 05/20/1997, Expiration Date: 05/20/2007, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2009, Registrant: Lawrence R Merriman, 405 Palmer St, Modale, IA 51556

  • Call Sign: N0BTS, Licensee ID: L00210187, Grant Date: 01/22/2015, Expiration Date: 02/24/2025, Registrant: Dale L Vanness, 1827 250 St, Modale, IA 51556-4010

  • Call Sign: WB0PZU, Grant Date: 03/22/1988, Expiration Date: 03/22/1998, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2000, Registrant: Robert L Kraushaar, 503 Main St, Modale, IA 51556

  • Call Sign: KC0KJR, Licensee ID: L00347059, Grant Date: 02/23/2011, Expiration Date: 04/17/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/18/2023, Certifier: Leo A Schwertley, Registrant: Leo A Schwertley, 1752 - 260th Street, Modale, IA 51556


Most common first names in Modale, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Donald676.0 years
Charles486.3 years
George478.0 years
Mary481.8 years
Evelyn478.7 years
Melvin473.0 years
Helen480.0 years
William391.0 years
Ray372.6 years
Harold376.0 years
Most common last names in Modale, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Strain777.0 years
Alexander684.7 years
Vittitoe676.5 years
Ford572.8 years
Peterson567.4 years
Layton577.4 years
Cleaver567.2 years
Hillman480.8 years
Jackson480.5 years
Smith476.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Modale, IA
  • 58.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.8%Electricity
  • 1.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Modale, IA
  • 61.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.1%Electricity


Modale 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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