Portsmouth, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 185 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.8%
 
Males: 86  (46.9%)
Females: 99  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51565.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,037 (it was $28,000 in 2000)
Portsmouth:

$77,037
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,471 (it was $15,473 in 2000)

Portsmouth city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,769 (it was $62,900 in 2000)
Portsmouth:

$129,769
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,876; detached houses: $163,041

Median gross rent in 2022: $646.

March 2022 cost of living index in Portsmouth: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Portsmouth, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Portsmouth is 54 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (60.3%), American (15.1%), Danish (4.1%), English (4.1%), European (1.4%), Polish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 1237 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 677 people per square mile   (low).

Portsmouth, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,460 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,783 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (32.7 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (37.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (404.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tennant, IA (2.4 miles),
Persia, IA (2.4 miles ),
Panama, IA (2.4 miles ),
Westphalia, IA (2.8 miles),
Earling, IA (3.2 miles ),
Shelby, IA (3.2 miles ),
Harlan, IA (3.2 miles ),
Corley, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 95.52 W

Area code: 712

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

Portsmouth satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Portsmouth, IA residents
Average permit cost in Portsmouth, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+7.7%).
Most common industries in Portsmouth, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (15.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.9%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.7%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (30.6%)
  • Health care (18.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Portsmouth, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.2%)
  • Registered nurses (12.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (12.2%)
  • Financial managers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)

Average climate in Portsmouth, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

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

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the Portsmouth city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Portsmouth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 271% 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 369.3 miles away from Portsmouth center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 428.5 miles away from Portsmouth center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 189.4 miles away from Portsmouth center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 264.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 265.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 323.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Portsmouth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Portsmouth:

  • HARLAN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • ELM CREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MYRTUE MED CTR HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • REM IOWA-BIRCH COTTAGE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; SHELBY, IA)
  • ROSE VISTA HOME, INC. (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WOODBINE, IA)
  • AVOCA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AVOCA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Portsmouth:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 30 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 33 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 35 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 37 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 38 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Bellevue University (about 41 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Buena Vista University (about 71 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Portsmouth: Portsmouth Elevator (A), G and R Feed and Grain Company Elevator (B), Portsmouth (C), Portsmouth Cass Township Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Portsmouth: Saint Marys Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Marys Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Shelby 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:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.8%
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 Portsmouth (2011 data):

  • The Shelby County State Bank: Portsmouth Branch at 111 Main Street, branch established on 1887/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $224.6 mil, Deposits: $201.5 mil, headquarters in Harlan, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Portsmouth:

Marital status in Portsmouth, IA
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 16.6%

For population 25 years and over in Portsmouth:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Portsmouth, IA (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,4646
Evangelical Protestant3,34417
Mainline Protestant2,03311
Other1901
None3,136-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

27.3%
Iowa:

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

16.0%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Portsmouth:

41.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Portsmouth:

14.3%
State:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Portsmouth:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Portsmouth:

27.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Portsmouth:

57.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Portsmouth, 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 0$0 1$1,000
Financial Administration 0$0 4$3,768
Water Supply 0$0 1$821
Totals for Government 0$0 6$5,589

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $70,000 ($378.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $55,000 ($297.30)
    Water Utilities: $34,000 ($183.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($48.65)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($43.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($37.84)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($27.03)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($21.62)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($10.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,000 ($167.57)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($102.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($70.27)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000 ($43.24)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($16.22)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($140.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000 ($108.11)
  • Tax - Property: $58,000 ($313.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($86.49)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $289,000 ($1562.16)

Strongest AM radio stations in Portsmouth:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Portsmouth:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)

TV broadcast stations around Portsmouth:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)

Portsmouth fatal accident list:

Jul 24, 1993 01:40 PM, St44, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 177ft / 54.2mTotal length
  • 11,720Total average daily traffic
  • 501Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,720Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Portsmouth, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 41940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Portsmouth, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Portsmouth)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 2 Mi N 1 1/8 Mi E (Lat: 41.676667 Lon: -95.494444), Call Sign: KNAJ544,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.325 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2020, Expiration Date: 01/16/2031, Registrant: Kcpj Inc., 1215 Elmwood Road, Panama, IA 51562, Phone: (712) 579-2226, Email:

  • Lat: 41.685917 Lon: -95.480833, Call Sign: WQMZ280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.757 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2020, Expiration Date: 11/15/2030, Certifier: Richard M Keane, Registrant: 437 F32, Panama, IA 51562, Phone: (712) 579-0682, Email:

  • Lat: 41.604306 Lon: -95.478583, Call Sign: WQWL333,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.510 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2015, Expiration Date: 09/25/2025, Certifier: Richard Ohlinger, Registrant: Bonsall Tv Inc., 618 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Fax: (712) 643-2186, Email:

  • Lat: 41.645889 Lon: -95.589889, Call Sign: WQWP863, Licensee ID: L01977151,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.192 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2015, Expiration Date: 10/22/2025, Certifier: Lynn Christiansen, Registrant: Lynn Christiansen, 3744 315th St, Persia, IA 51563, Phone: (712) 488-7181

  • 1192 Apple Road (Lat: 41.674028 Lon: -95.558472), Call Sign: WRJN922,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.540 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael M Leinen, Registrant: Bonsall Tv, 618 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Fax: (712) 643-2186, Email:

  • Lat: 41.648611 Lon: -95.517500, Call Sign: WRZL655,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.742 MHz, 159.982 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2023, Expiration Date: 11/15/2033, Certifier: Kurt Patee, Registrant: First Wireless Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Portsmouth Tower, Lat: 41.687944 Lon: -95.519194, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQLU283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/25/2020, Certifier: Robert Hrbek, Registrant: Jagwire Enterprises, 13205 C St., Omaha, NE 68144, Phone: (402) 933-2877, Fax: (402) 408-0387, Email:

  • Portsmouth, 1250 Cedar Rd. (2.5 Mi. N. Of Portsmouth) (Lat: 41.687917 Lon: -95.519250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: WREP699,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/21/2019, Expiration Date: 11/21/2029, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • PORTSMOUTH, 1250 Cedar Rd. (2.5 Mi. N. Of Portsmouth) (Lat: 41.687917 Lon: -95.519250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: WRMU321, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 06/04/2021, Expiration Date: 06/04/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IAPORTSMOUTH, Sr 44 & Sr 191 (Lat: 41.646750 Lon: -95.525833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRNP277,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • PATT, 1250 Cedar Rd. (2.5 Mi. N. Of Portsmouth) (Lat: 41.687917 Lon: -95.519250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: WSBU664, Licensee ID: L01753407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 03/12/2034, Certifier: Chris Corrin, Registrant: Western Iowa Wireless, 33553 270th St, Neola, IA 51559, Phone: (712) 485-7200, Email:

  • PORTWT, 406 3rd Ave (Lat: 41.651056 Lon: -95.523556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WSBU689, Licensee ID: L01753407,
    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, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 03/12/2034, Certifier: Chris Corrin, Registrant: Western Iowa Wireless, 33553 270th St, Neola, IA 51559, Phone: (712) 485-7200, Email:

  • PORTSMOUTH, 2.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 41.687750 Lon: -95.519444), Overall height: 55.2 m, Call Sign: KAN22,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3790.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3870.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz, 3950.00 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2002, Registrant: At&t Corp., 1200 Peachtree Street, Locn Ll007, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4021, Fax: (404) 810-7349, Email:


Most common first names in Portsmouth, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary792.1 years
John682.7 years
Elizabeth582.0 years
Joseph582.0 years
Richard553.6 years
Helen483.0 years
Michael479.7 years
Peter481.3 years
Raymond479.0 years
Dorothy380.3 years
Most common last names in Portsmouth, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Leinen1578.0 years
Reinig777.2 years
Bruck681.5 years
Lefeber574.6 years
Sandbothe584.6 years
Pauley479.8 years
Herkenrath486.3 years
Ohlinger481.8 years
Stinn473.2 years
Kleffman461.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Portsmouth, IA
  • 78.4%Utility gas
  • 18.9%Electricity
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Portsmouth, IA
  • 92.3%Electricity
  • 7.7%Utility gas


Portsmouth compared to Iowa 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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