Bristow, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 143 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.2%
Males: 54  (38.2%)
Females: 89  (61.8%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50611.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Bristow $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,881 (it was $11,305 in 2000)

Bristow city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $57,116 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Bristow:

$57,116
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $57,038; detached houses: $56,909

Median gross rent in 2022: $426.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bristow: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.6%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bristow, Iowa as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bristow is 51 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (71.4%), American (9.5%), Irish (7.1%), English (2.4%), French (1.2%), Norwegian (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/15/1881

Elevation: 1030 feet

Land area: 0.93 square miles.

Population density: 153 people per square mile   (very low).

Bristow, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $527 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $498 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (34.5 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (151.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (275.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dumont, IA (1.9 miles ),
Allison, IA (2.4 miles ),
Aredale, IA (2.6 miles),
Hansell, IA (3.2 miles),
Greene, IA (3.2 miles ),
Clarksville, IA (3.5 miles ),
Dougherty, IA (3.5 miles),
Geneva, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 42.77 N, Longitude: 92.91 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Bristow, IA residents
Average permit cost in Bristow, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+2.5%).
Most common industries in Bristow, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.6%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Machinery (12.4%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Utilities (6.7%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.0%)
  • Machinery (22.0%)
  • Utilities (12.0%)
  • Food (10.0%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.1%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Bristow, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (18.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Electricians (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (23.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.8%)
  • Child care workers (10.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)

Average climate in Bristow, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bristow-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Bristow city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/25/2008, a category F5 tornado 15.5 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 70 people and caused $100 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bristow-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 131% 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 253.4 miles away from the city 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 398.4 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) earthquake occurred 488.5 miles away from Bristow 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 379.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 224.7 miles away from Bristow center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 398.4 miles away from Bristow 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 Butler County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bristow topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bristow:

  • REHABILITATION CENTER OF ALLISON (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ALLISON, IA)
  • LIEBE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GREENE, IA)
  • CLARKSVILLE SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, IA)
  • MAPLE MANOR VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; APLINGTON, IA)
  • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bristow:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 29 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 29 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 38 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 57 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 60 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Riverland Community College (about 63 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Iowa State University (about 65 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bristow: Shear Elevator (A), Bristow (B), Bristow Fire Department (C), Bristow Town Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Bristow: Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Old Bristow Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Butler 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:

53.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bristow:

Marital status in Bristow, IA
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Bristow:

  • High school or higher: 87.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bristow, IA (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,56527
Evangelical Protestant2,19119
Catholic5701
Black Protestant1831
Other-1
None4,358-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Butler County:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.7%
Iowa:

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

15.4%
Iowa:

14.5%
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 0$0 1$600
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,700
Firefighters 0$0 15$5,285
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$261
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$278
Totals for Government 0$0 24$8,124

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $81,000 ($566.43)
    Water Utilities: $21,000 ($146.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($90.91)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($83.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($69.93)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($62.94)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($27.97)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($20.98)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($20.98)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($6.99)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($20.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($153.85)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($83.92)
    Other: $2,000 ($13.99)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $14,000 ($97.90)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $3,000 ($20.98)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($13.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($13.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000 ($146.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($83.92)
  • Tax - Property: $33,000 ($230.77)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($55.94)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $246,000 ($1720.28)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bristow:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Bristow:

  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bristow:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)

Bristow fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 1979 00:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.0mTotal length
  • 14,245Total average daily traffic
  • 741Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,245Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bristow, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 52010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bristow, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 100 Blk Main St (Lat: 42.774139 Lon: -92.906861), Call Sign: WNKF707,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.675 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2002, Expiration Date: 10/29/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/29/2012, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road 134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BRISTOW, IA, Lat: 42.768389 Lon: -92.895556, Call Sign: WPSD687,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz, 956.281 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2021, Expiration Date: 03/21/2031, Certifier: Chris J Jerome, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave, 2900 Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 242-4367, Email:


Most common first names in Bristow, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John676.7 years
George581.2 years
Anna486.2 years
Henry483.5 years
Minnie483.5 years
Ernest379.7 years
Harm388.7 years
Harold365.7 years
Joseph366.0 years
Mary383.3 years
Most common last names in Bristow, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller680.0 years
Finke471.5 years
Dralle475.0 years
True476.5 years
Blanchard380.3 years
Brocka383.3 years
Kollmann384.7 years
Folkerts379.7 years
Bruns385.7 years
Hemmen382.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bristow, IA
  • 48.4%Electricity
  • 40.6%Utility gas
  • 4.7%No fuel used
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bristow, IA
  • 61.1%Utility gas
  • 38.9%Electricity


Bristow compared to Iowa state average:

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