Stratford, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 691 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.4%
 
Males: 308  (44.6%)
Females: 383  (55.4%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50249.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,338 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Stratford:

$45,338
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,328 (it was $15,553 in 2000)

Stratford city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,549 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
Stratford:

$90,549
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,146; detached houses: $122,899; mobile homes: $88,240

Median gross rent in 2022: $577.

March 2022 cost of living index in Stratford: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.9%
(14.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.9% for Black residents, 60.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Stratford, IA (2022)
    • 73188.6%White alone
    • 445.3%Black alone
    • 344.1%Other race alone
    • 101.2%Hispanic
    • 60.7%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Stratford, Iowa as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Stratford is 325 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (39.6%), Swedish (16.7%), American (10.6%), English (8.8%), Irish (3.9%), French (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/27/1883

Elevation: 1108 feet

Land area: 1.92 square miles.

Population density: 359 people per square mile   (very low).

Stratford, Iowa map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,611 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,342 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (22.7 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (128.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (322.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stanhope, IA (2.6 miles ),
Dayton, IA (2.7 miles ),
Lehigh, IA (3.0 miles ),
Pilot Mound, IA (3.0 miles ),
Fraser, IA (3.2 miles),
Boxholm, IA (3.4 miles ),
Harcourt, IA (3.6 miles ),
Kamrar, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.27 N, Longitude: 93.93 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $225,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Stratford, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.6%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.0%)
  • Utilities (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.0%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.2%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Stratford, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)

Average climate in Stratford, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Stratford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Stratford city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stratford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 435.0 miles away from Stratford center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 257.5 miles away from Stratford center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 413.5 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 307.1 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 255.6 miles away from Stratford 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 397.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hamilton County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Stratford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Stratford:

  • STRATFORD NURSING AND REHAB CENT (1200 HIGHWAY 175 EAST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Stratford:

  • GRANDVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DAYTON, IA)
  • COVENTRY CARE CENTER OF BOONE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BOONE, IA)
  • CRESTVIEW NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • SOUTHFIELD WELLNESS COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • HAMILTON COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • HOME CARE SERVICES OF BOONE CO (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; BOONE, IA)
  • BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BOONE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stratford:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 21 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 23 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 43 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 49 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Buena Vista University (about 71 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 74 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 77 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

Public elementary/middle school in Stratford:

See full list of schools located in Stratford

Library in Stratford:

  • STRATFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $52,460; Location: 816 SHAKESPEARE; 7,367 books; 483 audio materials; 926 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 52 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Stratford: United Co-op Elevator (A), Vintage Iron Antiques Museum (B), Stratford Library (C), Stratford City Hall (D), Stratford Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stratford include: Stratford United Methodist Church (A), Countryside Bible Chapel (B), First Baptist Church (C), Stratford Lutheran Church (D), Calvary United Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hamilton 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:

59.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
66 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Stratford (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Stratford Branch at 725 Shakespeare Ave, branch established on 1910/02/19. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Stratford:

Marital status in Stratford, IA
  • Never married: 30.4%
  • Now married: 39.2%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

For population 25 years and over in Stratford:

  • High school or higher: 94.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Stratford, IA (based on Hamilton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,42217
Evangelical Protestant2,93915
Catholic1,4332
Other21
None5,877-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

7.07 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

7.07 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Hamilton County:

28.3%
Iowa:

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

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Stratford:

66.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Stratford:

68.1%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Stratford:

26.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Stratford:

9.4%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Stratford:

7.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Stratford:

35.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

68.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Stratford, 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
Financial Administration 5$22,703$54,4870$0
Electric Power 2$9,727$58,3620$0
Water Supply 1$4,043$48,5160$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,551
Totals for Government 8$36,474$54,7112$1,551

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $720,000 ($1041.97)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $546,000 ($790.16)
    Regular Highways: $153,000 ($221.42)
    Water Utilities: $109,000 ($157.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $91,000 ($131.69)
    Sewerage: $87,000 ($125.90)
    Local Fire Protection: $74,000 ($107.09)
    Health - Other: $71,000 ($102.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $62,000 ($89.73)
    Libraries: $47,000 ($68.02)
    General - Other: $36,000 ($52.10)
    Financial Administration: $29,000 ($41.97)
    General Public Buildings: $21,000 ($30.39)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($8.68)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($5.79)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($4.34)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($1.45)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($11.58)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $6,000 ($8.68)
    Other - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($4.34)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Libraries: $25,000 ($36.18)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $219,000 ($316.93)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($27.50)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $98,000 ($141.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $98,000 ($141.82)
    Other: $53,000 ($76.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($15.92)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $42,000 ($60.78)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($49.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $76,000 ($109.99)
    Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($11.58)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($4.34)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.45)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $661,000 ($956.58)
    Water Utilities: $193,000 ($279.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $92,000 ($133.14)
    Other: $5,000 ($7.24)
  • Tax - Property: $236,000 ($341.53)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $70,000 ($101.30)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.45)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,076,000 ($1557.16)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,039,000 ($1503.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,000 ($53.55)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $407,000 ($589.00)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,406,000 ($2034.73)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $462,000 ($668.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Stratford:

  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWBG (1590 AM; 1 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KASI (1430 AM; 1 kW; AMES, IA)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stratford:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Stratford:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.6mTotal length
  • 2,185Total average daily traffic
  • 221Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,185Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Stratford, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Stratford, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Stratford)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1.8 Mi E 1.5 Mi S D46 & R21 Junction (Lat: 42.348028 Lon: -93.894111), Call Sign: WYL774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 12/25/2013, Expiration Date: 02/10/2024, Certifier: Marty Johnson, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • CONRAD MM, Conrad Mm - 1443 390th St (Lat: 42.224722 Lon: -92.885278), Type: Upole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPVP771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2012, Expiration Date: 07/29/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2022, Certifier: James Laplant, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • CONRAD ET, Conrad Et - 3872 Fenton Ave (Lat: 42.228056 Lon: -92.871944), Type: Tank, Structure height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WPZP632,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2014, Expiration Date: 02/13/2024, Certifier: James Laplant, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • R Avenue & 110th Street (Lat: 42.197389 Lon: -93.836000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 38.5 m, Overall height: 44.6 m, Call Sign: WRZS901,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9200.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/06/2023, Expiration Date: 12/06/2033, Certifier: Ken Young, Registrant: Womble Bond Dickinson (Us) LLP, 2001 K Street, Nw, Suite 400 South, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 857-4538, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STRATFORD, 301 Teneyck Ave (Lat: 42.265639 Lon: -93.925417), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQOX693,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2022, Expiration Date: 02/28/2032, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • STRATFORD, 3595 Yale Ave. (Lat: 42.270306 Lon: -93.942611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQQQ931,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2023, Expiration Date: 02/14/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • DM04045A, 3595 Yale Ave. (Lat: 42.270306 Lon: -93.942611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WREI731,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 10/08/2019, Expiration Date: 10/08/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Stratford)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 75298, N75298, N-75298, Serial Number: 32R-7680287, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/14/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 11/18/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Storm Aviation Inc, 3102 Bells Mill Rd, Stratford, IA 50249

Most common first names in Stratford, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1279.7 years
Anna1086.5 years
Hazel979.8 years
Robert971.9 years
Mabel985.3 years
Clara889.9 years
Florence881.0 years
Roy781.0 years
Carl781.4 years
Leonard785.1 years
Most common last names in Stratford, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson2678.2 years
Johnson2581.1 years
Carlson2080.4 years
Bergman1778.9 years
Peterson1582.2 years
Westrum1279.6 years
Erickson1284.6 years
Gabrielson881.6 years
Kelley770.7 years
Swanson774.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Stratford, IA
  • 91.4%Utility gas
  • 3.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Electricity
  • 1.8%Wood
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Stratford, IA
  • 51.6%Utility gas
  • 35.5%Electricity
  • 6.5%Other fuel
  • 3.2%Solar energy
  • 3.2%No fuel used


Stratford compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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  • Mark D. Olson (1)
  • Garret Johnson (1)
  • Michael Thomas Peterson (1)
  • Julie Johnson Olson (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.