Ossian, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 787 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 
Males: 434  (55.2%)
Females: 353  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52161.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,355 (it was $38,214 in 2000)
Ossian:

$63,355
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,556 (it was $16,490 in 2000)

Ossian city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $145,414 (it was $69,800 in 2000)
Ossian:

$145,414
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $192,442; detached houses: $191,284

Median gross rent in 2022: $665.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ossian: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.0%
(3.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ossian, IA (2022)
    • 77591.2%White alone
    • 526.1%Hispanic
    • 91.1%Two or more races
    • 60.7%Asian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Ossian, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ossian is 323 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (52.5%), Czech (5.5%), Scottish (4.0%), Norwegian (3.7%), European (3.2%), Irish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/10/1876

Elevation: 1220 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 718 people per square mile   (low).

Ossian, Iowa map

58 residents are foreign born (5.9% Latin America, 0.8% Asia).

This city:

6.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,297 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,079 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (53.3 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (119.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (227.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Castalia, IA (2.2 miles),
Calmar, IA (2.4 miles ),
Fort Atkinson, IA (2.9 miles ),
Spillville, IA (3.2 miles ),
St. Lucas, IA (3.2 miles),
Postville, IA (3.3 miles ),
Decorah, IA (3.3 miles ),
Clermont, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.15 N, Longitude: 91.76 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $172,600
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $167,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $161,100
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Ossian, IA residents
Average permit cost in Ossian, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +28 (+3.4%).
Most common industries in Ossian, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.3%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.3%)
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Ossian, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.4%)

Average climate in Ossian, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Ossian-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.0 miles away from the Ossian city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/12/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ossian-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 86% 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 382.9 miles away from Ossian 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 187.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 274.0 miles away from Ossian 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 361.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 382.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 185.2 miles away from Ossian 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 Winneshiek County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ossian topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ossian:

  • OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE (114 FISHER STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Ossian:

  • MAYO DIALYSIS CENTER - DECORAH (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WELLINGTON PLACE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • WINNESHIEK COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; DECORAH, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - POSTVILLE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; POSTVILLE, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WEST UNION, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ossian:

  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 6 miles; Calmar, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 12 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 22 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Viterbo University (about 53 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Western Technical College (about 54 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 54 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 57 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

Public elementary/middle schools in Ossian:

Private elementary/middle school in Ossian:

  • DE SALES SCHOOL (Students: 122, Location: 414 E MAIN ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Ossian

Library in Ossian:

  • OSSIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $42,199; Location: 123 W MAIN ST; 10,931 books; 250 audio materials; 443 video materials; 25 state licensed databases; 30 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ossian: Ossian (A), Ossian Agri Center Elevator (B), Tri-Township Fire Department (C), Ossian Police Department (D), Ossian Library (E), Ossian Fire Department and Ambulance Service (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Ossian: Saint Francis De Sales Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Ossian Community Cemetery (1), Saint Francis DeSales Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Ossian: Ossian City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Winneshiek 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 Ossian that have no violations reported:

  • CASTALIA WATER WORKS (Population served: 173, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
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: 0.0% of all households
45 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
38 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill in 2000
38 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill in 2000

Banks with branches in Ossian (2011 data):

  • Luana Savings Bank: Ossian Branch at 123 East Main Street, branch established on 2003/02/10. Info updated 2009/04/08: Bank assets: $453.2 mil, Deposits: $376.8 mil, headquarters in Luana, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Luana Bancorporation
  • State Bank & Trust Company: Ossian Branch at 106 E. Main Street, branch established on 1880/02/08. Info updated 2011/10/04: Bank assets: $337.3 mil, Deposits: $279.9 mil, headquarters in New Hampton, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Rigler Investment Company

For population 15 years and over in Ossian:

Marital status in Ossian, IA
  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Ossian:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.6
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ossian, IA (based on Winneshiek County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,30828
Catholic6,3076
Evangelical Protestant5007
Other592
None3,882-
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: 7
Winneshiek County:

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

5.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
This county:

10.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
State:

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

12.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ossian:

48.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Ossian:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ossian:

25.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.3%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ossian:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ossian:

35.0%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

53.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ossian, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$6,377$76,5240$0
Water Supply 1$5,584$67,0080$0
Solid Waste Management 1$4,251$51,0121$55
Sewerage 1$4,074$48,8880$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$230
Local Libraries 0$0 2$2,327
Totals for Government 4$20,287$60,8614$2,612

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $198,000 ($251.59)
    Regular Highways: $172,000 ($218.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $59,000 ($74.97)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $143,000 ($181.70)
    Regular Highways: $129,000 ($163.91)
    General - Other: $118,000 ($149.94)
    Sewerage: $98,000 ($124.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($74.97)
    Libraries: $55,000 ($69.89)
    Financial Administration: $39,000 ($49.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($40.66)
    Police Protection: $31,000 ($39.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($8.89)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($7.62)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($5.08)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($5.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.54)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($19.06)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $31,000 ($39.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $188,000 ($238.88)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $156,000 ($198.22)
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($73.70)
    Other: $3,000 ($3.81)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($22.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $65,000 ($82.59)
    Rents: $3,000 ($3.81)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($2.54)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.54)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.27)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $134,000 ($170.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $105,000 ($133.42)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($6.35)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.27)
  • Tax - Property: $311,000 ($395.17)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $106,000 ($134.69)
    Public Utilities Sales: $33,000 ($41.93)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.54)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $628,000 ($797.97)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $527,000 ($669.63)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $102,000 ($129.61)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $427,000 ($542.57)

Businesses in Ossian, IA

  • Ace Hardware: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ossian:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
  • KNEI (1140 AM; 2 kW; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KDEC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ossian:

  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLCD (89.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC)

TV broadcast stations around Ossian:

  • K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Ossian fatal accident list:

Jul 5, 2003 08:24 PM, W42, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.7mTotal length
  • 2,175Total average daily traffic
  • 258Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,175Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ossian, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ossian, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ossian)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • OSSIAN, 1406 B Hwy 52 (Lat: 43.137694 Lon: -91.735583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WQIQ583,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6765.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/2008, Expiration Date: 04/15/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2013, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB0KES, Grant Date: 04/28/1992, Expiration Date: 04/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2004, Registrant: Albert C Tinderholt, Rr 1 Box 148a, Ossian, IA 52161

  • Call Sign: N0WXR, Grant Date: 12/21/1993, Expiration Date: 12/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2005, Registrant: Paul E Buegel, 201 E Brooks, Ossian, IA 52161

  • Call Sign: KE0IWC, Licensee ID: L02022143, Grant Date: 04/28/2016, Expiration Date: 04/28/2026, Certifier: Sean E Snyder, Registrant: Sean E Snyder, 221 Jessie St, Ossian, IA 52161


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4997L, N4997L, N-4997L, Serial Number: AA424 PEG, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 10/09/2007
    Registrant (Individual): James F Massman, 8323 Hamlet Rd, Ossian, IA 52161
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/19/2018

Most common first names in Ossian, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1781.5 years
Anna1187.2 years
Edward1078.0 years
Mary1081.7 years
Albert976.2 years
Joseph973.7 years
Frank978.8 years
Helen985.1 years
Florence782.0 years
Bertha781.7 years
Most common last names in Ossian, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Zweibohmer2176.9 years
Hageman1479.4 years
Johnson1280.2 years
Lansing1280.5 years
Bohr1177.9 years
Moellers1085.7 years
Hemesath1080.9 years
Holthaus978.8 years
Uhlenhake867.5 years
Schroeder883.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ossian, IA
  • 85.1%Utility gas
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ossian, IA
  • 41.7%Electricity
  • 38.3%Utility gas
  • 20.0%No fuel used


Ossian compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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