Calamus, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 352 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.7%
 
Males: 182  (51.8%)
Females: 170  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52729.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,765 (it was $38,214 in 2000)
Calamus:

$66,765
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,082 (it was $15,306 in 2000)

Calamus city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,591 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Calamus:

$131,591
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,197; detached houses: $131,660; mobile homes: $22,650

Median gross rent in 2022: $633.

March 2022 cost of living index in Calamus: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.0%
(1.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Calamus, IA (2022)
    • 38493.9%White alone
    • 143.4%Two or more races
    • 82.0%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Calamus, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Calamus is 205 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (67.8%), English (5.9%), Dutch (3.5%), Norwegian (3.5%), American (3.0%), Belgian (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/6/1875

Elevation: 700 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 722 people per square mile   (low).

Calamus, Iowa map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,072 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,354 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (21.5 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (110.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (158.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wheatland, IA (2.0 miles ),
Grand Mound, IA (2.4 miles ),
Dixon, IA (2.5 miles ),
Toronto, IA (2.7 miles),
Lowden, IA (3.0 miles ),
New Liberty, IA (3.1 miles),
Lost Nation, IA (3.2 miles ),
Welton, IA (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 41.83 N, Longitude: 90.76 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Calamus, IA residents
Average permit cost in Calamus, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+4.0%).
Most common industries in Calamus, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.1%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Machinery (3.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Calamus, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)

Average climate in Calamus, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Calamus, Iowa average temperatures Calamus, Iowa average precipitation Calamus, Iowa humidity Calamus, Iowa wind speed Calamus, Iowa snowfall Calamus, Iowa sunshine Calamus, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.220. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.220
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 6.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.00
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.251. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.251
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 21.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Calamus-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 82% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Calamus city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/8/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Calamus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 117% 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 278.5 miles away from the city 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 257.3 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 278.5 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 309.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 278.2 miles away from Calamus 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 Clinton County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Calamus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Calamus:

  • DEWITT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DE WITT, IA)
  • GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DE WITT, IA)
  • COMMUNITY CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; DE WITT, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Calamus:

  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 22 miles; Davenport, IA; Full-time enrollment: 60,376)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 22 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 24 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Augustana College (about 25 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Ashford University (about 29 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)
  • Black Hawk College (about 30 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • University of Iowa (about 42 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)

Public elementary/middle school in Calamus:

See full list of schools located in Calamus

Library in Calamus:

  • CALAMUS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,830; Location: 198 2ND ST; 4,521 books; 34 audio materials; 338 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Calamus: Calamus (A), Calamus Volunteer Fire Department (B), Calamus Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Calamus include: Wesley United Methodist Church (A), Faith Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rose Hill Cemetery (1), Kuebler Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Calamus City - City Maintenance Office (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 198 2nd Street).

Birthplace of: Dave Braet - College basketball player (Iowa State Cyclones).

Clinton 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 Calamus and their reported violations in the past:

ST ANNS CATHOLIC CHURCH (Address: 1994 278TH ST , Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-29-2012), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-07-2012), St Public Notif requested (SEP-07-2012), St Public Notif received (OCT-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-11-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-16-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAY-23-2012), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-23-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-08-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-11-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2011 and OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2011), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Calamus that have no violations reported:

  • CALAMUS WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 439, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WAPSI OAKS COUNTRY CLUB (Address: 1594 HWY 30 , Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Calamus (2011 data):

  • First Trust and Savings Bank: Calamus Branch at 195 2nd Street, branch established on 1935/04/03. Info updated 2008/05/22: Bank assets: $123.2 mil, Deposits: $105.5 mil, headquarters in Wheatland, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Wheatland Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Calamus:

Marital status in Calamus, IA
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Calamus:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Calamus, IA (based on Clinton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,13533
Catholic9,34011
Evangelical Protestant5,18724
Other1,06110
Black Protestant1221
None23,271-
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: 9
Clinton County:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
This county:

5.71 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Clinton County:

7.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clinton County:

27.9%
Iowa:

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

14.6%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Calamus:

57.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

56.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Calamus:

27.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Calamus:

7.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Calamus:

31.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

64.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Calamus, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$6,593$79,1160$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$678
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,400
Totals for Government 1$6,593$79,1162$2,078

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $659,000 ($1872.16)
    Water Utilities: $97,000 ($275.57)
    Regular Highways: $87,000 ($247.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($99.43)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($56.82)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($56.82)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($34.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($19.89)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($17.05)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($17.05)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($14.20)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($11.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($8.52)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($5.68)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($2.84)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $28,000 ($79.55)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $3,000 ($8.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $80,000 ($227.27)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $60,000 ($170.45)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $103,000 ($292.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000 ($93.75)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $142,000 ($403.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($17.05)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($193.18)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $549,000 ($1559.66)
    Highways: $54,000 ($153.41)
  • Tax - Property: $89,000 ($252.84)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $51,000 ($144.89)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.84)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,217,000 ($6298.30)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,194,000 ($6232.95)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($65.34)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $208,000 ($590.91)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $99,000 ($281.25)

Strongest AM radio stations in Calamus:

  • WOC (1420 AM; 5 kW; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Calamus:

  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOB-FM (104.9 FM; GENESEO, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCQQ (106.5 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVIK (90.3 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KMXG (96.1 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KUUL (101.3 FM; EAST MOLINE, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHTS (98.9 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDLM-FM (89.3 FM; EAST MOLINE, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KMAQ-FM (95.1 FM; MAQUOKETA, IA; Owner: MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KORB (93.5 FM; BETTENDORF, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Calamus:

  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KLJB-TV (Channel 18; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: QUAD CITIES TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K61HD (Channel 61; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WQAD-TV (Channel 8; MOLINE, IL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WQPT-TV (Channel 24; MOLINE, IL; Owner: BLACK HAWK COLLEGE)
  • KQIN (Channel 36; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 43.8mTotal length
  • 11,795Total average daily traffic
  • 1,980Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,795Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Calamus, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Calamus, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Calamus)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Mp 34.17, Clinton Sub, 3.5 Mi E Of (Lat: 41.827556 Lon: -90.827861), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQEW550,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.040 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2006, Expiration Date: 05/03/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/15/2013, Certifier: Larry J Kopiasz, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-0486, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:

  • Lat: 41.755556 Lon: -90.723611, Call Sign: WQQS554,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.730 MHz, 151.910 MHz, 151.985 MHz, 157.530 MHz, 160.020 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2013, Expiration Date: 02/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2023, Certifier: Lonny Goettsch, Registrant: Midwest Wireless, 5915 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52806, Phone: (563) 386-7344, Fax: (563) 386-9011, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • CALAMUS, 1775 Hwy 30 (Lat: 41.828528 Lon: -90.747694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPYC517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10637.5 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2013, Expiration Date: 07/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2018, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • clin3 3036 1, Lat: 41.826111 Lon: -90.753611, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 19 m, Call Sign: WQKA204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 03/03/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2019, Certifier: William J Wax, Registrant: Breeze Broadband Communications, Inc., 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 680, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-4040, Email:

  • clin3 3036 2, Lat: 41.826111 Lon: -90.753611, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 19 m, Call Sign: WQKA204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 03/03/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2019, Certifier: William J Wax, Registrant: Breeze Broadband Communications, Inc., 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 680, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-4040, Email:

  • DM03IP693, 1775 Hwy 30 (Lat: 41.828500 Lon: -90.747694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQXK460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2016, Expiration Date: 03/30/2026, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • DM05761A, 1775 Hwy 30 (Lat: 41.828528 Lon: -90.747694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRVH704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2022, Expiration Date: 11/22/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, 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:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0OAL, Licensee ID: L00854395, Grant Date: 04/27/2004, Expiration Date: 07/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2016, Certifier: Harold R Gorzney, Registrant: Harold R Gorzney, 1867 230th St, Calamus, IA 52729

  • Call Sign: KD0WVO, Licensee ID: L01817476, Grant Date: 08/02/2023, Expiration Date: 10/17/2033, Certifier: Cornell M Barkhurst, Registrant: Cornell M Barkhurst, 305 Main St, Calamus, IA 52729


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: ROGERS CAPTAIN F SKY RANGER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 1669L, N1669L, N-1669L, Serial Number: SR2004, Certificate Issue Date: 08/23/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas L Edwards, 1560 257th St, Calamus, IA 52729
  • Aircraft: ANSEEUW BRIAN J CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 667TF, N667TF, N-667TF, Serial Number: CH2-0203-2304, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 09/21/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Randy C Hart, Po Box 57, Calamus, IA 52729

Most common first names in Calamus, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Edward674.8 years
John683.3 years
Margaret684.5 years
Harold571.3 years
Henry575.8 years
George579.4 years
Mary577.4 years
Fred481.0 years
William479.7 years
Anna489.2 years
Most common last names in Calamus, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Olson778.3 years
Heuer784.6 years
Mueller690.2 years
Lund680.9 years
Petersen677.3 years
Anderson582.9 years
Lee575.4 years
Johnson473.5 years
Eden476.8 years
Vetter482.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Calamus, IA
  • 80.5%Utility gas
  • 10.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.0%Electricity
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Wood
  • 0.7%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Calamus, IA
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Calamus compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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