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Ocheyedan, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 426 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.5%
 
Males: 202  (47.5%)
Females: 224  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51354.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,953 (it was $31,513 in 2000)
Ocheyedan:

$71,953
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,500 (it was $14,554 in 2000)

Ocheyedan city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,729 (it was $39,300 in 2000)
Ocheyedan:

$100,729
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,946; detached houses: $138,917; townhouses or other attached units: $146,165; mobile homes: $43,988

Median gross rent in 2022: $409.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ocheyedan: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.5%
(14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 18.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ocheyedan, IA (2022)
    • 48683.9%White alone
    • 518.8%Two or more races
    • 183.1%Asian alone
    • 132.2%Other race alone
    • 101.7%Black alone
    • 20.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Hispanic

Races in Ocheyedan 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 Ocheyedan, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ocheyedan is 171 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (58.7%), Dutch (7.6%), Norwegian (3.7%), Swedish (2.4%), English (1.8%), American (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/20/1892

Elevation: 1575 feet

Land area: 1.16 square miles.

Population density: 366 people per square mile   (very low).

Ocheyedan, Iowa map

19 residents are foreign born (3.3% Asia).

This city:

3.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,090 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $985 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (60.6 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (151.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (414.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Harris, IA (2.4 miles),
Round Lake, MN (3.0 miles ),
Melvin, IA (3.1 miles ),
Bigelow, MN (3.2 miles ),
Sibley, IA (3.3 miles ),
Lake Park, IA (3.3 miles ),
Ashton, IA (3.8 miles ),
Worthington, MN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.41 N, Longitude: 95.54 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $266,700
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $201,500
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $213,100
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ocheyedan, IA residents
Average permit cost in Ocheyedan, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+0.8%).
Most common industries in Ocheyedan, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Food (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (9.9%)
  • Warehousing & storage (9.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Food (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.7%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (6.3%)
  • Paper (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Ocheyedan, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Ocheyedan, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ocheyedan, Iowa average temperatures Ocheyedan, Iowa average precipitation Ocheyedan, Iowa humidity Ocheyedan, Iowa wind speed Ocheyedan, Iowa snowfall Ocheyedan, Iowa sunshine Ocheyedan, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Ocheyedan-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1992, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.1 miles away from the Ocheyedan city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ocheyedan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 161% 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 157.9 miles away from Ocheyedan center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 201.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 175.5 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 160.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 149.4 miles away from the city center
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 489.0 miles away from Ocheyedan 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 Osceola County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ocheyedan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ocheyedan:

  • OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
  • OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVI (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
  • COUNTRY VIEW MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIBLEY, IA)
  • LAKE PARK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE PARK, IA)
  • C C S INC - RIDGEWOOD (Hospital, about 14 miles away; WORTHINGTON, MN)
  • SOUTH SHORE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WORTHINGTON, MN)
  • SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; WORTHINGTON, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ocheyedan:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 36 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 56 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 64 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 73 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 77 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of South Dakota (about 83 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • South Dakota State University (about 89 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)

Library in Ocheyedan:

  • OCHEYEDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $27,933; Location: 874 MAIN ST; 11,481 books; 149 audio materials; 1,277 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 47 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ocheyedan: Ocheyedan (A), Cooperative Elevator (B), Osceola County Ambulance Service Ocheyedan Division (C), Ocheyedan Fire Department (D), Ocheyedan Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ocheyedan include: Christian Reformed Church (A), Methodist Church (B), Saint John Lutheran Church (C), Saint Peter Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Ocheyedan Township Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: John Webster Thomas - Football player and coach.

Osceola 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
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 Ocheyedan (2011 data):

  • United Community Bank: Ocheyedan Branch at 850 Main Street, branch established on 1995/12/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $188.4 mil, Deposits: $158.7 mil, headquarters in Milford, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Milford Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Ocheyedan:

Marital status in Ocheyedan, IA
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ocheyedan:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ocheyedan, IA (based on Osceola County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,86212
Evangelical Protestant9388
Catholic8352
None1,827-
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
Here:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Osceola County:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

12.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Osceola County:

27.1%
Iowa:

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

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ocheyedan:

51.4%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ocheyedan:

49.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ocheyedan:

21.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ocheyedan:

8.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Ocheyedan:

57.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ocheyedan, 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 1$2,547$30,5640$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$227
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,829
Totals for Government 1$2,547$30,5643$2,056

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $107,000 ($251.17)
    Sewerage: $104,000 ($244.13)
    Water Utilities: $65,000 ($152.58)
    Police Protection: $46,000 ($107.98)
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000 ($98.59)
    General Public Buildings: $36,000 ($84.51)
    Libraries: $35,000 ($82.16)
    General - Other: $31,000 ($72.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $29,000 ($68.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($28.17)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($18.78)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($9.39)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.04)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $2,000 ($4.69)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($2.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $22,000 ($51.64)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $46,000 ($107.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $86,000 ($201.88)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($11.74)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $65,000 ($152.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($100.94)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $36,000 ($84.51)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($4.69)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.35)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.35)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $63,000 ($147.89)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $53,000 ($124.41)
  • Tax - Property: $156,000 ($366.20)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $46,000 ($107.98)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.35)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,003,000 ($2354.46)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $921,000 ($2161.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($192.49)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $378,000 ($887.32)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ocheyedan:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KWOA (730 AM; 1 kW; WORTHINGTON, MN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ocheyedan:

  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KITN (93.5 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KNSW (91.7 FM; WORTHINGTON-MARSHALL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)
  • KBOJ (88.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIWA-FM (105.3 FM; SHELDON, IA; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING CO., INC)

TV broadcast stations around Ocheyedan:

  • K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)

Ocheyedan fatal accident list:

Sep 17, 2000 05:45 AM, Sr-9, Lat: 43.431445, Lon: -95.544576, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 207ft / 63.1mTotal length
  • 9,670Total average daily traffic
  • 1,548Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,670Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ocheyedan, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ocheyedan, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Ocheyedan, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • OCHEYEDAN, 6387 Hwy 9 (Lat: 43.430056 Lon: -95.526889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQKA249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2019, Expiration Date: 03/03/2029, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • CEA ELEVATOR, 823 Main Street (Lat: 43.417972 Lon: -95.534250), Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: WQRZ755,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 06/30/2023, Expiration Date: 08/23/2032, Certifier: Fred Gibson, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • Ocheyedan 1, Lat: 43.417778 Lon: -95.534444, Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQTW870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2022, Certifier: Jeff S Zyzda, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:

  • Ocheyedan 2, Lat: 43.417778 Lon: -95.534444, Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQTW870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2022, Certifier: Jeff S Zyzda, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:

  • Ocheyedan 3, Lat: 43.417778 Lon: -95.534444, Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQTW870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2022, Certifier: Jeff S Zyzda, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:

  • Ocheyedan 4, Lat: 43.417778 Lon: -95.534444, Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQTW870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2022, Certifier: Jeff S Zyzda, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:

  • Ocheyedan WT, 869 Main Street (Lat: 43.415139 Lon: -95.535472), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WRUP416,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2022, Expiration Date: 09/19/2032, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Black & Associates, 2052 Bridgegate Court, Westlake Village, CA 91361, Phone: (805) 495-7619, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA0NVG, Licensee ID: L01236705, Grant Date: 11/08/2016, Expiration Date: 01/23/2027, Certifier: Sandra L Barringer, Registrant: Sandra L Barringer, 678 Poplar, Ocheyedan, IA 51354

  • Call Sign: WB0VKY, Licensee ID: L00820423, Grant Date: 02/26/2004, Expiration Date: 03/29/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2016, Certifier: Dean O Barringer, Registrant: Dean O Barringer, 678 Poplar, Ocheyedan, IA 51354

  • Call Sign: KC0NCV, Licensee ID: L00508711, Grant Date: 04/29/2002, Expiration Date: 04/29/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2014, Certifier: Christopher A Dorr, Registrant: Christopher A Dorr, Ocheyedan, IA 51354


Most common first names in Ocheyedan, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1980.5 years
Henry1478.7 years
Anna783.5 years
Arthur677.5 years
Alice682.5 years
George681.8 years
Mary677.6 years
Helen685.0 years
Harold575.1 years
Elmer581.4 years
Most common last names in Ocheyedan, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bremer981.1 years
Timmons986.4 years
Glade971.2 years
Hattendorf979.4 years
Rueter877.2 years
Noble877.9 years
Johnson781.1 years
Rieck661.5 years
Wackerbarth585.4 years
Hromatko582.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ocheyedan, IA
  • 83.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Utility gas
  • 4.7%Electricity
  • 3.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Wood
  • 0.9%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ocheyedan, IA
  • 69.6%Electricity
  • 21.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.7%Utility gas


Ocheyedan compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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