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Okoboji, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 752 (72% urban, 28% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 
Males: 343  (45.7%)
Females: 409  (54.3%)
Median resident age:

57.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51355.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,053 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Okoboji:

$56,053
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $60,705 (it was $29,297 in 2000)

Okoboji city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $305,402 (it was $114,500 in 2000)
Okoboji:

$305,402
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $658,337; detached houses: $789,919; townhouses or other attached units: $217,823; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $171,233; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $439,595

Median gross rent in 2022: $887.

March 2022 cost of living index in Okoboji: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.0%

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  • Races in Okoboji, IA (2022)
    • 71090.3%White alone
    • 334.2%Asian alone
    • 293.7%Hispanic
    • 30.4%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Black alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Okoboji, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Okoboji is 821 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (31.8%), Irish (9.3%), Norwegian (9.1%), American (8.3%), European (8.1%), English (7.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/28/1922

Elevation: 1451 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 422 people per square mile   (low).

Okoboji, Iowa map

66 residents are foreign born (5.8% Asia, 1.7% Europe).

This city:

8.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,089 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,968 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (80.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (143.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (394.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Arnolds Park, IA (1.3 miles ),
Wahpeton, IA (1.5 miles ),
West Okoboji, IA (1.7 miles ),
Spirit Lake, IA (1.7 miles ),
Orleans, IA (2.1 miles ),
Milford, IA (2.1 miles ),
Terril, IA (3.2 miles ),
Fostoria, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.39 N, Longitude: 95.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in Okoboji, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Okoboji, IA in 2022

Okoboji satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $1,109,600
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $1,108,300
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $510,000
  • 2019: 10 buildings, average cost: $1,395,600
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $450,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $510,000
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $694,900
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $582,800
  • 2014: 13 buildings, average cost: $440,800
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $704,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $535,600
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $381,400
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $550,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $280,100
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $360,000
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $293,800
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $319,900
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $277,100
  • 2003: 22 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $301,300
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $215,200
  • 1999: 37 buildings, average cost: $81,600
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $280,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Okoboji, IA residents
Average permit cost in Okoboji, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +47 (+6.1%).
Most common industries in Okoboji, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (14.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.6%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Okoboji, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.3%)

Average climate in Okoboji, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Okoboji-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Okoboji city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.6 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Okoboji-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 154% 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 164.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 220.7 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 194.6 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 168.1 miles away from Okoboji 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 169.4 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 490.8 miles away from Okoboji 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 Dickinson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Okoboji topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Okoboji:

  • WARNER DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • HILLTOP CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • LAKES HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SPIRIT LAKE, IA)
  • MILFORD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MILFORD, IA)
  • LAKE PARK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE PARK, IA)

Airports located in Okoboji:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Okoboji:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 16 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 52 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • South Central College (about 77 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 78 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 79 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 81 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 84 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Okoboji: Brooks Country Club (A), The Inn Golf Course (B), Arnolds Park - Okoboji Fire and Rescue (C), Okoboji Police Department (D), Higgins Museum (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Okoboji include: Hattie Elston Area (1), Granger Cabin Historical Marker (2), Speier Park (3), Ranch Amusement Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Dixon Beach (A), Brooks Beach (B), Des Moines Beach (C), Fairoaks Beach (D), Omaha Beach (E), Fairoak Beach (F), Omaha Beach (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Lakes Art Center (Museums; 2201 Highway 71 North).

Hotels: AmericInn Okoboji (1005 Brooks Park Drive), Motel Country Club (Highway 71 & Airport), Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center (1405 Highway 71 South).

Dickinson 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 Okoboji and their reported violations in the past:

CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 25, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-19-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-04-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-1988, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-12-1989), St Civil Case referred to AG (AUG-15-1989), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-21-1989)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
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: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Okoboji (2011 data):

  • United Community Bank: Okoboji Branch at Highway 71 North, branch established on 1982/09/13. 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
  • Bank Midwest: Okoboji Branch at 1102 Sanborn Avenue, branch established on 1927/06/27. Info updated 2011/06/08: Bank assets: $678.7 mil, Deposits: $567.5 mil, headquarters in Spirit Lake, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Goodenow Bancorporation
  • Northwest Bank: Okoboji Branch at 1807 Highway 71 North, branch established on 2005/05/25. Info updated 2012/03/07: Bank assets: $863.8 mil, Deposits: $728.0 mil, headquarters in Spencer, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Northwest Financial Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Okoboji:

Marital status in Okoboji, IA
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

For population 25 years and over in Okoboji:

  • High school or higher: 99.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Okoboji, IA (based on Dickinson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,14213
Catholic4,3402
Evangelical Protestant2,02910
Other71
None4,149-
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: 4
Dickinson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Dickinson County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
Dickinson County:

23.40 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Okoboji:

46.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Okoboji:

47.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Okoboji:

28.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Okoboji:

10.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Okoboji:

6.5
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

20.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

67.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

87.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Okoboji, 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
Police Protection - Officers 4$24,325$72,9750$0
Streets and Highways 3$14,352$57,4080$0
Other Government Administration 2$12,056$72,3360$0
Totals for Government 9$50,734$67,6450$0

Okoboji government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $947,000 ($1259.31)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $429,000 ($570.48)
    General - Other: $406,000 ($539.89)
    Water Utilities: $323,000 ($429.52)
    Regular Highways: $171,000 ($227.39)
    Financial Administration: $155,000 ($206.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $94,000 ($125.00)
    Central Staff Services: $68,000 ($90.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $34,000 ($45.21)
    Libraries: $22,000 ($29.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($11.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($10.64)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($9.31)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($2.66)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $77,000 ($102.39)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $82,000 ($109.04)
    Other - Libraries: $22,000 ($29.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $532,000 ($707.45)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $97,000 ($128.99)

Okoboji government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($11.97)
    General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($10.64)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($3.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $723,000 ($961.44)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $103,000 ($136.97)
  • Tax - Property: $1,614,000 ($2146.28)
    Other Selective Sales: $240,000 ($319.15)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $208,000 ($276.60)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($33.24)
    Other License: $20,000 ($26.60)

Okoboji government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,802,000 ($10375.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,950,000 ($9242.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $852,000 ($1132.98)

Okoboji government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,896,000 ($2521.28)
Businesses in Okoboji, IA
NameCountNameCount
AmericInn1McDonald's1
FedEx1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Okoboji:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Okoboji:

  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K249DL (97.7 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: LAKES AREA CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)
  • K210CG (89.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KILR-FM (95.9 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: JACOBSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRAQ (105.7 FM; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINNESOTA)
  • KWOA-FM (95.1 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KITN (93.5 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • K221DO (92.1 FM; ESTHERVILLE, IA; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Okoboji:

  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K07TY (Channel 7; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: NOBLES BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • K23FO (Channel 23; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K57GE (Channel 57; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K53EV (Channel 53; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K41EG (Channel 41; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERAL RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K45EH (Channel 45; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION)
  • K51EN (Channel 51; JACKSON, MN; Owner: FEDERATED RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN.)
  • K59FN (Channel 59; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K61GE (Channel 61; JACKSON, MN; Owner: BLUE EARTH - NICOLLET - FARIBAULT COOP. ELEC. ASSOC.)
  • K33AB (Channel 33; SIBLEY, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K15EB (Channel 15; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Okoboji fatal accident list:

Jun 11, 1988 03:30 AM, Lakeshore, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 3, 1976 02:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 3, 1975 02:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.0mTotal length
  • 13,300Total average daily traffic
  • 399Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,300Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Okoboji)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Hwy 71 2 Blks N Of City Limits (Lat: 43.378861 Lon: -95.065000), Call Sign: KNFE674,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.055 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2022, Expiration Date: 03/20/2032, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (712) 262-2448, Email:

  • 3300 Lakeshore Drive (Lat: 43.388861 Lon: -95.146667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 42 m, Call Sign: KAC362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.220 MHz, 156.015 MHz, Grant Date: 11/11/2014, Expiration Date: 02/02/2025, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St., North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:

  • Lat: 43.388556 Lon: -95.128361, Call Sign: WQCR514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2005, Expiration Date: 05/09/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/11/2015, Certifier: Brett Hetland, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239

  • Lat: 43.392139 Lon: -95.101750, Call Sign: WQPD222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.835 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2022, Expiration Date: 04/11/2032, Certifier: Darren Anderson, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications, 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:

  • 1400 Gordon Drive (Lat: 43.378056 Lon: -95.127222), Call Sign: WQRF474,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2023, Expiration Date: 05/01/2033, Certifier: Julie Andres, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications, 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Lat: 43.333278 Lon: -95.150250, Structure height: 1.8 m, Call Sign: WPNJ696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 02/10/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Registrant: City Of Okoboji, Us Hwy 71, Okoboji, IA 51355

  • Okoboji, 3300 Lakeshore Dr (Lat: 43.388861 Lon: -95.146667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WQEK926,
    Assigned Frequencies: 943.862 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2015, Expiration Date: 02/24/2026, Certifier: Mike Ehret, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St., North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720, Fax: (507) 625-6725, Email:

  • OKOBOJI, Lat: 43.379500 Lon: -95.163000, Call Sign: WQGC641,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2016, Expiration Date: 12/11/2026, Certifier: Dennis Daly, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • 1218 Morningside Dr (Lat: 43.384694 Lon: -95.127778), Type: Building, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WHV796, Licensee ID: L00005973,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.475 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.425 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2005, Expiration Date: 12/07/2015, Cancellation Date: 02/06/2016, Registrant: Kraig D Vos, 2641 Park St, Sheldon, IA 51201, Phone: (712) 324-3656


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB0ENS, Grant Date: 12/29/1994, Expiration Date: 05/09/1999, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2001, Registrant: Philip A Brown, Okoboji, IA 51355

  • Call Sign: KB0FWE, Grant Date: 01/21/1992, Expiration Date: 01/21/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2004, Registrant: William F Adams, Okoboji, IA 51355

  • Call Sign: W0DRU, Licensee ID: L00925113, Grant Date: 01/07/2016, Expiration Date: 04/04/2026, Certifier: Raymond S Schuneman, Registrant: Raymond S Schuneman, 6511 Lake Shore Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355

  • Call Sign: WA0ARS, Licensee ID: L00827548, Grant Date: 01/21/2014, Expiration Date: 03/29/2024, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2016, Certifier: Michael J Earnest, Registrant: Michael J Earnest, 24153 178th St, Okoboji, IA 51355-2549

  • Call Sign: W9BW, Previous Call Sign: WA0AB, Licensee ID: L00193145, Grant Date: 03/28/2020, Expiration Date: 06/07/2030, Certifier: Philip C Petersen, Registrant: Philip C Petersen, 2305 Holliday Way, Okoboji, IA 51355

  • Call Sign: KC0UMA, Licensee ID: L01018325, Grant Date: 05/17/2005, Expiration Date: 05/17/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2017, Certifier: Chris R Yungbluth, Registrant: Chris R Yungbluth, Okoboji, IA 51355

  • Call Sign: W0ARS, Previous Call Sign: WA0ARS, Licensee ID: L00827548, Grant Date: 02/27/2016, Expiration Date: 02/27/2026, Certifier: Michael J Earnest, Registrant: Michael J Earnest, 24153 178th St, Okoboji, IA 51355-2549


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BEECH 58 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3PE, N3PE, N-3PE, Serial Number: TH-820, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 01/25/2013
    Registrant (Corporation): Camm Air, 3500 Lake Shore Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-236 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4044Q, N4044Q, N-4044Q, Serial Number: 28-7911109, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 03/11/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Okoboji Flyers LLC, Po Box 852, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4477S, N4477S, N-4477S, Serial Number: E-699, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 11/09/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): Maynard J Smith Mobile Homes & Rvs Ltd, Po Box 409, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4842M, N4842M, N-4842M, Serial Number: 11-354, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 11/19/1982
    Registrant (Individual): Francis D Hoppe, Po Box 443, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: WORDEN ROBERT EUROPA CLASSIC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912S (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4880W, N4880W, N-4880W, Serial Number: A062, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Robert S Worden, 1232 Summer Circle Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355
  • Aircraft: BEECH E-90 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A-27-28 (680 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 611R, N611R, N-611R, Serial Number: LW-244, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 10/15/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Zim Air LLC, Po Box 529, Okoboji, IA 51355

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Okoboji, Iowa:

  • Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 1405 Hwy 71, Okoboji, Iowa 51355 , Phone: (712) 332-2161, Fax: (712) 332-7727
  • Americinn Lodge & Suites, 1005 Brks Park Dr, Okoboji, Iowa 51355 , Phone: (712) 332-9000, Fax: (712) 332-9724
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Okoboji, Iowa
Most common first names in Okoboji, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Ruth981.7 years
Margaret884.6 years
Richard869.0 years
Robert777.7 years
John679.5 years
Dorothy679.3 years
Helen682.2 years
William675.5 years
James577.4 years
Donald477.5 years
Most common last names in Okoboji, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson469.8 years
Allard375.0 years
Davenport380.7 years
Wilson394.0 years
Ledoux379.3 years
Moritz369.7 years
Olson375.0 years
Russell379.0 years
Smith387.3 years
Thompson387.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Okoboji, IA
  • 72.9%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Electricity
  • 1.7%Other fuel
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Okoboji, IA
  • 66.4%Utility gas
  • 33.6%Electricity


Okoboji compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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