Morning Sun, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 733 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.9%
 
Males: 375  (51.2%)
Females: 358  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

45.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52640.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,276 (it was $37,727 in 2000)
Morning Sun:

$66,276
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,812 (it was $19,041 in 2000)

Morning Sun city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,835 (it was $41,200 in 2000)
Morning Sun:

$91,835
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $127,287; detached houses: $121,307; mobile homes: $192,325

Median gross rent in 2022: $871.

March 2022 cost of living index in Morning Sun: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Morning Sun, IA (2022)
    • 72892.7%White alone
    • 567.1%Two or more races
    • 20.3%Hispanic

Races in Morning Sun detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Morning Sun, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Morning Sun is 305 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (54.3%), English (9.8%), American (8.5%), Irish (4.7%), Belgian (1.9%), Dutch (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/3/1867

Elevation: 746 feet

Land area: 0.78 square miles.

Population density: 941 people per square mile   (low).

Morning Sun, Iowa map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,621 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $907 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (41.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (166.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (192.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wapello, IA (2.6 miles ),
Mediapolis, IA (2.8 miles ),
Mount Union, IA (2.8 miles),
Winfield, IA (3.1 miles ),
Oakville, IA (3.3 miles ),
Columbus City, IA (3.6 miles ),
Grandview, IA (3.6 miles ),
Fredonia, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.10 N, Longitude: 91.25 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $130,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Morning Sun, IA residents
Average permit cost in Morning Sun, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+3.2%).
Most common industries in Morning Sun, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Food (3.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.1%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.3%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Morning Sun, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)

Average climate in Morning Sun, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.2. This is worse than average.

City:

89.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.338. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.338
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 25.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Morning Sun-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/1/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the Morning Sun city center injured 7 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 8/25/1965, a category F3 tornado 15.8 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Morning Sun-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 167% 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 255.8 miles away from Morning Sun center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 255.9 miles away from Morning Sun 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 238.0 miles away from the city 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 124.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 283.8 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 286.9 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 Louisa County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Morning Sun topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Morning Sun:

  • MORNING SUN CARE CENTER (200 WASHINGTON)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Morning Sun:

  • LOUISA COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; WAPELLO, IA)
  • PRAIRIE RIDGE CARE AND REHABILIT (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MEDIAPOLIS, IA)
  • SUNRISE TERRACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WINFIELD, IA)
  • COLONIAL MANOR OF COLUMBUS JUNCTION (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA)

Amtrak station near Morning Sun:

  • 18 miles: MOUNT PLEASANT (418 N. ADAMS ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morning Sun:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 20 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • University of Iowa (about 42 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 46 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Augustana College (about 46 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 47 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 49 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Black Hawk College (about 50 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Public elementary/middle school in Morning Sun:

See full list of schools located in Morning Sun

Library in Morning Sun:

  • MELLINGER MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $39,305; Location: 11 DIVISION ST; 8,091 books; 139 audio materials; 683 video materials; 25 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Morning Sun: Morning Sun Elevator (A), Morning Sun Community Ambulance (B), Rural Free Delivery Postal Museum (C), Morning Sun Fire Department (D), Morning Sun City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Morning Sun include: First United Presbyterian Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Bill Edgar - Football player.

Louisa 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:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
37 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
40 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Morning Sun (2011 data):

  • Iowa State Bank: Morning Sun Branch at Main Street And Highway 78, branch established on 1987/10/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $75.6 mil, Deposits: $60.6 mil, headquarters in Wapello, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Morning Sun Bank Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Morning Sun:

Marital status in Morning Sun, IA
  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

For population 25 years and over in Morning Sun:

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Morning Sun
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Morning Sun, IA (based on Louisa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,51312
Evangelical Protestant88010
Catholic4931
None7,501-
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
Here:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Louisa County:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Louisa County:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Louisa County:

28.8%
Iowa:

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

18.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Morning Sun:

45.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Morning Sun:

30.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Morning Sun:

22.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

21.0%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Morning Sun:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.9%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Morning Sun:

53.2%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Morning Sun:

77.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Morning Sun, 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
Water Supply 2$13,330$79,9800$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,549$54,5881$419
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,830
Totals for Government 3$17,879$71,5164$3,249

Morning Sun government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $211,000 ($287.86)
    Regular Highways: $119,000 ($162.35)
    Water Utilities: $98,000 ($133.70)
    Sewerage: $71,000 ($96.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($87.31)
    Libraries: $39,000 ($53.21)
    General Public Buildings: $36,000 ($49.11)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($46.38)
    Police Protection: $25,000 ($34.11)
    Correctional Institutions: $22,000 ($30.01)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($24.56)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($15.01)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($5.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($4.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.36)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $25,000 ($34.11)
    Other - Correctional Institutions: $22,000 ($30.01)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $173,000 ($236.02)
    Gas Utilities: $38,000 ($51.84)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($23.19)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($5.46)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($2.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $163,000 ($222.37)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($2.73)

Morning Sun government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $95,000 ($129.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($77.76)
    Other: $3,000 ($4.09)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($16.37)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $19,000 ($25.92)
    Rents: $3,000 ($4.09)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.36)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.36)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $278,000 ($379.26)
    Water Utilities: $145,000 ($197.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $104,000 ($141.88)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.73)
  • Tax - Property: $175,000 ($238.74)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $50,000 ($68.21)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($8.19)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.73)

Morning Sun government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $47,000 ($64.12)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($49.11)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($15.01)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $636,000 ($867.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Morning Sun:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morning Sun:

  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KKMI (93.5 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Morning Sun:

  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.9mTotal length
  • 5,005Total average daily traffic
  • 648Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,005Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Morning Sun, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Morning Sun, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Janean K Amundson, 18857 St Hwy 78 (Lat: 41.087750 Lon: -91.291028), Type: 94.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Southeast Wireless, 158 Davni-lle, Phone: (319) 392-4251

  • Janean K Amundson, 18857 St Hwy 78 (Lat: 41.087750 Lon: -91.291028), Type: 94.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Southeast Wireless, 158 Davni-lle, Phone: (319) 392-4251

  • Richard Byrne, 18857 St Hwy 78 (Lat: 41.087750 Lon: -91.291028), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 19115 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, Suite 200, Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Billy D Carroll, 18857 St Hwy 78 (Lat: 41.087750 Lon: -91.291028), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 19115 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Graincomm Iii, LLC, Jr@graingp.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 373-0033

  • Bridget Carter, 18857 St Hwy 78 (Lat: 41.087750 Lon: -91.291028), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 19115 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: American Towers LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (781) 926-4500


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 78 2 Mi W (Lat: 41.089750 Lon: -91.293750), Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WPEX560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.456 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0KUQ, Licensee ID: L00166963, Grant Date: 08/27/2002, Expiration Date: 11/24/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2014, Registrant: Frank G Salladay, 20843 90th St, Morning Sun, IA 52640

  • Call Sign: KC0ZWU, Licensee ID: L01255523, Grant Date: 01/06/2017, Expiration Date: 03/12/2027, Certifier: Cody K Shaffer, Registrant: Cody K Shaffer, 10 Nw 3rd St, Morning Sun, IA 52640

  • Call Sign: KF0BXR, Licensee ID: L02382969, Grant Date: 10/09/2020, Expiration Date: 10/09/2030, Certifier: Levi A Palmer, Registrant: Levi A Palmer, Morning Sun, IA 52640

  • Call Sign: KF0FPU, Licensee ID: L02448448, Grant Date: 05/12/2021, Expiration Date: 05/12/2031, Certifier: Michael W Dean, Registrant: Michael W Dean, 108 Ne 3rd St, Morning Sun, IA 52640


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: SPARTAN 7W (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 17617, N17617, N-17617, Serial Number: 16, Year manufactured: 1938, Airworthiness Date: 12/16/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Don W Lindholm, 808 E Division St, Morning Sun, IA 52640, Other Owners: Dow W Lindholm
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2759E, N2759E, N-2759E, Serial Number: 7AC-6339, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/30/2002
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Donald W Lindholm, 808 E Division St, Morning Sun, IA 52640, Other Owners: Dow W Lindholm
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172I (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35330, N35330, N-35330, Serial Number: 17256715, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 01/20/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey D Wilkerson, 20053 270th St, Morning Sun, IA 52640
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-301 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 42942, N42942, N-42942, Serial Number: 32-8306018, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 07/22/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 01/20/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Mott Plane LLC, 17980 35th St, Morning Sun, IA 52640
  • Aircraft: RYAN NAVION A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5111K, N5111K, N-5111K, Serial Number: NAV-4-2011, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 01/12/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/06/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Ce-Farm Corp, 18196 230th St, Morning Sun, IA 52640

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 25 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Morning Sun, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (49.0%), and Structure Fires (37.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Morning Sun, IA
    • 7449.0%Outside Fires
    • 5737.7%Structure Fires
    • 117.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 96.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Morning Sun, IA
Most common first names in Morning Sun, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1884.5 years
Robert1374.1 years
Charles1382.5 years
Mildred1277.6 years
John1277.6 years
James1174.0 years
William977.5 years
Kenneth874.7 years
Ralph879.8 years
Harold866.0 years
Most common last names in Morning Sun, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilson1181.4 years
Mcdonald871.9 years
Hamilton779.9 years
Lee786.9 years
Mckee675.0 years
Butler681.5 years
Nichols682.5 years
Brown680.3 years
Baird688.1 years
Bryant681.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Morning Sun, IA
  • 85.5%Utility gas
  • 6.5%Electricity
  • 6.5%Wood
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Morning Sun, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Morning Sun compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.