Rudd, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 348 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.3%
 
Males: 181  (52.2%)
Females: 167  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50471.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,395 (it was $32,679 in 2000)
Rudd:

$69,395
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,519 (it was $17,167 in 2000)

Rudd city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $101,801 (it was $51,000 in 2000)
Rudd:

$101,801
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $194,736; detached houses: $196,162; townhouses or other attached units: $204,998; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $236,466; mobile homes: $46,394

Median gross rent in 2022: $800.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rudd: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.8%

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  • Races in Rudd, IA (2022)
    • 48197.4%White alone
    • 61.2%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (74.4%), Norwegian (9.0%), English (5.1%), Irish (1.7%), American (1.3%), Italian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/7/1900

Elevation: 1110 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 349 people per square mile   (very low).

Rudd, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,495 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $858 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (52.3 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (126.7 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (280.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Nora Springs, IA (2.3 miles ),
Rockford, IA (2.4 miles ),
Floyd, IA (2.9 miles ),
Orchard, IA (3.1 miles),
Roseville, IA (3.1 miles),
Rock Falls, IA (3.3 miles),
Portland, IA (3.3 miles),
Marble Rock, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.13 N, Longitude: 92.90 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Rudd, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rudd, IA in 2022
Rudd satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Rudd, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.4%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.7%)
  • Educational services (15.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Rudd, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.5%)

Average climate in Rudd, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rudd, Iowa average temperatures Rudd, Iowa average precipitation Rudd, Iowa humidity Rudd, Iowa wind speed Rudd, Iowa snowfall Rudd, Iowa sunshine Rudd, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 1.21. This is significantly better than average.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Rudd-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.1 miles away from the Rudd city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rudd-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 114% 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 234.3 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 416.6 miles away from Rudd center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 235.1 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 396.7 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 416.6 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 510.5 miles away from Rudd 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 Floyd County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rudd topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rudd:

  • NORA SPRINGS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORA SPRINGS, IA)
  • FAITH LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; OSAGE, IA)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; OSAGE, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH/HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - CHARLES CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • CREST VIEW GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rudd:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 12 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 39 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 49 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 53 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 57 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Luther College (about 57 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 60 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)

Library in Rudd:

  • RUDD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,262; Location: 308 CHICKASAW ST; 5,203 books; 130 audio materials; 1,027 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 36 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rudd: Rudd (A), Farmers Cooperative Company Elevator (B), Rudd Volunteer Fire Department (C), Rudd Public Library (D), Rudd City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rudd include: Wesleyan Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Floyd 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:

58.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Rudd (2011 data):

  • First Security Bank and Trust Company: Rudd Branch at 412 Chickasaw Street, branch established on 1950/07/01. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $430.7 mil, Deposits: $342.8 mil, headquarters in Charles City, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Cedar Valley Bankshares, Ltd.

For population 15 years and over in Rudd:

Marital status in Rudd, IA
  • Never married: 30.2%
  • Now married: 45.6%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Rudd:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rudd, IA (based on Floyd County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,25618
Catholic3,0803
Evangelical Protestant1,25513
Other42
None6,708-
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
Floyd County:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Floyd County:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

11.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.6%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.4%
State:

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

12.9%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rudd:

50.7%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rudd:

23.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rudd:

5.8%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.8%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.4%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Rudd:

75.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rudd, 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
Streets and Highways 1$4,686$56,2320$0
Sewerage 1$4,686$56,2320$0
Water Supply 1$10,375$124,5000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$334
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,821
Financial Administration 0$0 2$787
Totals for Government 3$19,747$78,98811$3,942

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $82,000 ($235.63)
    Water Utilities: $55,000 ($158.05)
    General - Other: $41,000 ($117.82)
    Libraries: $25,000 ($71.84)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($37.36)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($31.61)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($22.99)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($22.99)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($8.62)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($2.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.87)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($2.87)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($17.24)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $1,000 ($2.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $44,000 ($126.44)
    General - Other: $13,000 ($37.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $70,000 ($201.15)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $76,000 ($218.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($37.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($77.59)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($5.75)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.87)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $65,000 ($186.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($91.95)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.87)
  • Tax - Property: $121,000 ($347.70)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $40,000 ($114.94)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($11.49)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.87)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $148,000 ($425.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $127,000 ($364.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,000 ($60.34)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $870,000 ($2500.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rudd:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KCHA (1580 AM; 0 kW; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rudd:

  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Rudd:

  • 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)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)

Rudd fatal accident list:

Oct 26, 2019 06:36 AM, Cr-T26 Rudd Park Rd, Cr-6th St Glass Ave, Lat: 43.133172, Lon: -92.905564, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 20, 2013 09:05 AM, Cr-4th Street, Lat: 43.127281, Lon: -92.903192, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 210ft / 64.2mTotal length
  • 30,255Total average daily traffic
  • 7,435Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,255Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rudd, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rudd, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rudd)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 2 Mi N & 1/2 Mi E Po (Lat: 43.155250 Lon: -92.896028), Call Sign: KNCP966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.415 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2001, Expiration Date: 12/31/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2012, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • 5 1/2 Mi N Of Hwy 18 On County Rd T26 (Lat: 43.198583 Lon: -92.904639), Call Sign: KNFC256, Licensee ID: L00061749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.025 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/1997, Expiration Date: 03/11/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2002, Registrant: Apel Farms, Rr 2 Box 100, Rudd, IA 50471, Phone: (515) 395-2654

  • 2 Mi E & 1 Mi N (Lat: 43.141083 Lon: -92.867417), Call Sign: WYR492, Licensee ID: L00030132,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/1998, Expiration Date: 01/27/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2004, Registrant: Campbell Farm, Rr 2 Box 16, Rudd, IA 50471

  • 1245 Kirkwood Avenue (Lat: 43.176667 Lon: -92.830833), Call Sign: WQRR574,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.450 MHz, 461.425 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2023, Expiration Date: 07/15/2033, Certifier: Alex Montagne, Registrant: National License, 17215-2 Boca Club Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:

  • WSS Famers, Mason City Sub Mp 101.49 (Lat: 43.127833 Lon: -92.905806), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQWT625,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.825 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2015, Expiration Date: 11/16/2025, Certifier: Celina Kawasima, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • 1840 120th Street (Lat: 43.183333 Lon: -92.862222), Call Sign: WRVQ336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.562 MHz, 451.925 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2022, Expiration Date: 12/21/2032, Certifier: Lucas Brandau, Registrant: National License, 17215-2 Boca Club Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • RUDD, 1542 Glass Avenue (Lat: 43.134361 Lon: -92.903694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQPW224,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2012, Expiration Date: 08/28/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/24/2016, 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:

  • RUD, 205 Chickasaw St (Lat: 43.127417 Lon: -92.902361), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQUL919,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 08/13/2014, Expiration Date: 08/13/2024, Certifier: James K Smith, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East; Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • RUDD, 211 Chickasaw St (Lat: 43.127444 Lon: -92.902333), Type: Silo, Structure height: 53 m, Overall height: 54 m, Call Sign: WQXX620,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2016, Expiration Date: 07/07/2026, Certifier: Bradley L Mckenzie, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • NORBY, 1190 Foothill Ave (Lat: 43.186444 Lon: -92.924833), Type: Silo, Structure height: 40 m, Call Sign: WRAW323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 03/22/2018, Expiration Date: 03/22/2028, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K0RDY, Licensee ID: L01405006, Grant Date: 06/11/2008, Expiration Date: 06/11/2018, Cancellation Date: 06/12/2020, Registrant: Berdell R Ahrens, 1139 Indigo Ave, Rudd, IA 50471

  • Call Sign: KA0ELE, Licensee ID: L00993479, Grant Date: 03/21/2005, Expiration Date: 06/19/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/20/2017, Certifier: Melvin D Folkerts, Registrant: Melvin D Folkerts, 1767 150th St, Rudd, IA 50471

  • Call Sign: KC0WNA, Licensee ID: L01142902, Grant Date: 04/20/2006, Expiration Date: 04/20/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2018, Certifier: L Boyd Burnett, Registrant: L Boyd Burnett, 1450 110th St, Rudd, IA 50471

  • Call Sign: KC0WNB, Licensee ID: L01142904, Grant Date: 04/20/2006, Expiration Date: 04/20/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2018, Certifier: Louise M Burnett, Registrant: Louise M Burnett, 1450-110th St, Rudd, IA 50471


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23812, N23812, N-23812, Serial Number: 1446, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 06/28/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/1991
    Registrant (Individual): David R Wenzel, 1640 120th St, Rudd, IA 50471
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 45630, N45630, N-45630, Serial Number: 2157, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 07/17/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Nancy E Folkerts, 1767 150th St, Rudd, IA 50471

2002 - 2016 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2016 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 27 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Rudd, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (60.4%), and Outside Fires (26.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rudd, IA
    • 9660.4%Structure Fires
    • 4226.4%Outside Fires
    • 116.9%Other
    • 106.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rudd, IA
Most common first names in Rudd, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John777.6 years
Lloyd673.8 years
Robert674.2 years
George576.8 years
Edna584.6 years
Raymond575.4 years
Harold466.6 years
Dorothy474.0 years
James472.3 years
Luella487.5 years
Most common last names in Rudd, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson682.5 years
Brandau681.0 years
Krause579.2 years
Lacoste467.8 years
Marth474.0 years
Smith478.9 years
Stiles474.5 years
Miller479.5 years
Morische484.3 years
Ethington377.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rudd, IA
  • 88.0%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rudd, IA
  • 49.2%Electricity
  • 42.4%Utility gas
  • 8.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rudd compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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