Washta, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 205 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.3%
 
Males: 103  (50.3%)
Females: 102  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

60.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51061.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,811 (it was $30,673 in 2000)
Washta:

$48,811
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,046 (it was $13,025 in 2000)

Washta city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,579 (it was $28,100 in 2000)
Washta:

$53,579
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,658; detached houses: $75,753; mobile homes: $14,560

Median gross rent in 2022: $542.

March 2022 cost of living index in Washta: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%
(4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 60.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Washta, IA (2022)
    • 14291.6%White alone
    • 95.8%Hispanic
    • 21.3%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Washta, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Washta is 99 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (30.3%), Dutch (22.4%), American (9.2%), English (5.3%), Irish (3.9%), Czechoslovakian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/6/1890

Elevation: 1154 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 195 people per square mile   (very low).

Washta, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $512 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $557 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (35.0 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (92.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (414.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Quimby, IA (2.3 miles ),
Correctionville, IA (2.8 miles ),
Cushing, IA (2.8 miles ),
Pierson, IA (2.8 miles ),
Holstein, IA (3.3 miles ),
Kingsley, IA (3.6 miles ),
Cherokee, IA (3.8 miles ),
Anthon, IA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.58 N, Longitude: 95.72 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Washta, IA residents
Average permit cost in Washta, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+1.1%).
Most common industries in Washta, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Food (9.9%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Apparel (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.5%)
  • Food (11.4%)
  • Truck transportation (11.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Food (8.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Apparel (6.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Washta, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
  • Electricians (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Teachers, secondary school (12.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.5%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)

Average climate in Washta, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Washta-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Washta city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 tornado 35.8 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Washta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 214% 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 214.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 217.3 miles away from Washta center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 162.2 miles away from Washta center
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 430.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.0 miles away from Washta center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 162.4 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 Cherokee County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Washta topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Washta:

  • CORRECTIONVILLE NURSING AND REHA (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CORRECTIONVILLE, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • CAREAGE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • CHEROKEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • CHEROKEE VILLA NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • COUNTRY SIDE ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washta:

  • Buena Vista University (about 27 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 33 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of South Dakota (about 64 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 71 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 73 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 78 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 88 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Public elementary/middle school in Washta:

See full list of schools located in Washta

Library in Washta:

  • WASHTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,787; Location: 100 S 5TH AVE; 8,177 books; 68 audio materials; 964 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 25 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Washta: Washta Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Sunset View Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Stratton Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Washta: Ritts Area County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cherokee 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:

66.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Washta (2011 data):

  • Central Bank: Washta Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1931/08/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $459.8 mil, Deposits: $392.7 mil, headquarters in Storm Lake, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Commercial Financial Corp

For population 15 years and over in Washta:

Marital status in Washta, IA
  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 46.2%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 23.0%

For population 25 years and over in Washta:

  • High school or higher: 86.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 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 Washta, IA (based on Cherokee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,51713
Evangelical Protestant2,16314
Catholic2,0592
Other1913
None4,142-
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
Cherokee County:

2.57 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.56 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.8%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Washta:

45.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Washta:

47.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Washta:

30.5
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

28.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

19.4%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Washta:

41.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

52.2%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.3%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Washta, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,384
Local Libraries 0$0 2$532
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,054
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,054
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$125
Totals for Government 0$0 6$4,149

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $31,000 ($151.22)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($151.22)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($141.46)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($117.07)
    Financial Administration: $14,000 ($68.29)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($48.78)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($48.78)
    Libraries: $7,000 ($34.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($29.27)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $6,000 ($29.27)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($24.39)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($19.51)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($19.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $45,000 ($219.51)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($141.46)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($48.78)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($58.54)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($4.88)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.88)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($4.88)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($136.59)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($102.44)
  • Tax - Property: $78,000 ($380.49)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $26,000 ($126.83)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.88)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $189,000 ($921.95)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $176,000 ($858.54)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,000 ($68.29)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $169,000 ($824.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Washta:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KCHE (1440 AM; 0 kW; CHEROKEE, IA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washta:

  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KCHE-FM (92.1 FM; CHEROKEE, IA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Washta:

  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 35Number of bridges
  • 404ft / 123mTotal length
  • 50,045Total average daily traffic
  • 12,327Total average daily truck traffic
  • 50,045Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Washta, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 131960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Washta, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 42.566083 Lon: -95.725167, Call Sign: WPKE914,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.325 MHz, 451.400 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2022, Expiration Date: 02/04/2032, Certifier: Tim Smith, Registrant: Two Way Solutions Inc, 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Washta, 189 S 5th Ave (Lat: 42.574222 Lon: -95.720833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRDP940,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2019, Expiration Date: 06/24/2029, Certifier: Ken Slater, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • IA-WASHTA-CN-1, Railroad St And Main St (Lat: 42.574917 Lon: -95.716222), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRUU741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/05/2022, Expiration Date: 10/05/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • HOLSTEIN/WASHTA-NW-1, 125th St (Lat: 42.526389 Lon: -95.656250), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WRXL207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 05/25/2023, Expiration Date: 05/25/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0RBO, Grant Date: 02/20/1995, Expiration Date: 02/20/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/21/2007, Registrant: Steven R Peterman, 101 Oak St, Washta, IA 51061

  • Call Sign: KC0LZT, Licensee ID: L00423973, Grant Date: 12/27/2001, Expiration Date: 12/27/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/28/2013, Certifier: Joshua G Warrender, Registrant: Joshua G Warrender, 112 Hwy 31, Washta, IA 51061


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7EC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4667E, N4667E, N-4667E, Serial Number: 7EC-15, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2007
    Registrant (Individual): James R Steffen, Po Box 178, Washta, IA 51061

Most common first names in Washta, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John978.8 years
Albert781.1 years
George682.9 years
James481.7 years
Donald470.8 years
Mary478.2 years
Paul474.8 years
Belle390.0 years
Ernest378.1 years
Helen384.0 years
Most common last names in Washta, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Small673.3 years
Klingensmith685.5 years
Clark568.0 years
Johnson579.8 years
Conley586.4 years
Beazley476.5 years
Roepke481.4 years
Robeson486.3 years
Zupp477.2 years
Kissinger467.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Washta, IA
  • 81.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Other fuel
  • 4.1%Electricity
  • 2.7%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Washta, IA
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Washta compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 no other airmen in this city.
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