Garrison, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 343 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 170  (49.8%)
Females: 173  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

37.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52229.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,150 (it was $26,389 in 2000)
Garrison:

$49,150
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,039 (it was $14,719 in 2000)

Garrison city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $63,759 (it was $41,500 in 2000)
Garrison:

$63,759
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $76,222; detached houses: $76,890; mobile homes: $38,982

Median gross rent in 2022: $799.

March 2022 cost of living index in Garrison: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.9%
(22.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: German (61.7%), American (13.3%), English (5.5%), French (3.9%), European (3.1%), Norwegian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/9/1883

Elevation: 870 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 1,390 people per square mile   (low).

Garrison, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,042 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $679 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (26.3 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (154.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (230.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Vinton, IA (2.5 miles ),
Mount Auburn, IA (2.9 miles),
Dysart, IA (2.9 miles ),
Van Horne, IA (3.1 miles ),
Keystone, IA (3.2 miles ),
La Porte City, IA (3.5 miles ),
Elberon, IA (3.6 miles ),
Newhall, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.14 N, Longitude: 92.14 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $250,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +90 (+27.9%).
Most common industries in Garrison, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.7%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (7.6%)
  • Machinery (6.5%)
  • Food (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Garrison, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.1%)

Average climate in Garrison, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Garrison-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/26/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the Garrison city center killed one person and injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 tornado 20.4 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Garrison-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 141% 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 339.9 miles away from Garrison 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 320.8 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 340.0 miles away from Garrison 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 173.8 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 471.1 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 368.7 miles away from the city 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 Benton County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Garrison topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Garrison:

  • LUTHERAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; VINTON, IA)
  • MERCY DIALYSIS - VINTON (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; VINTON, IA)
  • SUNNYCREST NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DYSART, IA)
  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Garrison:

  • 19 miles: Duane Arnold in Palo, IA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Garrison:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 23 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 30 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 31 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • University of Iowa (about 46 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 52 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 73 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 78 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Library in Garrison:

  • GARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,864; Location: 100 BIRCH AVE; 8,993 books; 71 audio materials; 723 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 13 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Garrison: Garrison City Hall (A), Garrison Library (B), Garrison First Response (C), Garrison Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Garrison include: Fellowship Brethren Church (A), Saint Mark's Lutheran Church (B), Garrison United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Benton 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:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

13.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Garrison:

Marital status in Garrison, IA
  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Garrison:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Garrison, IA (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,07019
Mainline Protestant4,43321
Catholic4,2018
Other1203
None12,252-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

4.53 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.9%
Iowa:

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

16.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Garrison:

41.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Garrison:

15.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Garrison:

25.5%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Garrison:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Garrison:

26.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

54.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.3%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Garrison, 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 0$0 1$908
Sewerage 0$0 1$795
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,133
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,403
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$97
Totals for Government 0$0 6$4,335

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $72,000 ($209.91)
    Regular Highways: $51,000 ($148.69)
    Libraries: $33,000 ($96.21)
    Water Utilities: $32,000 ($93.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($84.55)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($17.49)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($14.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($14.58)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($14.58)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($8.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($8.75)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($5.83)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($2.92)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($8.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $47,000 ($137.03)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $77,000 ($224.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000 ($96.21)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($61.22)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($20.41)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000 ($131.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $40,000 ($116.62)
  • Tax - Property: $34,000 ($99.13)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $25,000 ($72.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($5.83)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $286,000 ($833.82)

Strongest AM radio stations in Garrison:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KNWS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Garrison:

  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQMG-FM (95.3 FM; INDEPENDENCE, IA; Owner: KEENE OF IOWA, INC.)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Garrison:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K44FK (Channel 44; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.2mTotal length
  • 3,600Total average daily traffic
  • 448Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,600Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Garrison, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Garrison, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Garrison)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 2.8 Mi Nw (Lat: 42.166111 Lon: -92.180750), Call Sign: KNCK887, Licensee ID: L00027693,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/1996, Expiration Date: 01/15/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Gerald J Alpers, 5809 16th Ave, Garrison, IA 52229-9677, Phone: (319) 477-3875

  • Lat: 42.176000 Lon: -92.073222, Call Sign: WRQA282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.137 MHz, 463.325 MHz, 463.587 MHz, 463.887 MHz, 464.137 MHz, 464.462 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2022, Expiration Date: 04/12/2032, Certifier: Amy Noe, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KA0EQM, Licensee ID: L01282603, Grant Date: 09/13/2017, Expiration Date: 11/10/2027, Registrant: Alan L Kakac, 6279 19th Ave, Garrison, IA 52229

  • Call Sign: KA0IIF, Licensee ID: L01340529, Grant Date: 09/13/2017, Expiration Date: 11/20/2027, Registrant: Susan K Kakac, 6279 19th Ave, Garrison, IA 52229

  • Call Sign: KB0KAK, Licensee ID: L00504019, Grant Date: 07/13/2012, Expiration Date: 10/01/2022, Certifier: Gary D Wheeler, Registrant: Gary D Wheeler, 102 Birch Ave, Garrison, IA 52229

  • Call Sign: KB0KCH, Licensee ID: L00577793, Grant Date: 10/08/2002, Expiration Date: 10/08/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/09/2014, Registrant: James L Hill, Garrison, IA 52229

  • Call Sign: AA0DC, Previous Call Sign: WB0PIP, Licensee ID: L00520213, Grant Date: 06/12/2017, Expiration Date: 09/05/2027, Certifier: Dwight D Curtis, Registrant: Dwight D Curtis, 1843 65th Street, Garrison, IA 52229-9645

  • Call Sign: KE0DOM, Licensee ID: L01929899, Grant Date: 03/18/2015, Expiration Date: 03/18/2025, Certifier: Allan R Lindsey, Registrant: Allan R Lindsey, Garrison, IA 52229


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: WILSON D A/PICKART E J FISHER HORIZON 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 203ED, N203ED, N-203ED, Serial Number: AH0038, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 10/22/2003
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David A Wilson, 6419 16th Ave, Garrison, IA 52229, Other Owners: Edward J Pickart

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 14 took place in 2011, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Garrison, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.3%), and Structure Fires (42.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Garrison, IA
    • 5345.3%Outside Fires
    • 5042.7%Structure Fires
    • 1210.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Garrison, IA
Most common first names in Garrison, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Harry573.6 years
William570.4 years
James483.7 years
Robert470.5 years
Harold371.0 years
Richard371.3 years
Arthur371.7 years
Ida389.0 years
John391.0 years
Joseph392.7 years
Most common last names in Garrison, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Merchant875.8 years
Flickinger678.3 years
Noe575.4 years
Henkle481.0 years
Pattee477.8 years
Selk483.2 years
Flechner389.0 years
Beyer376.3 years
Gardner385.4 years
Christy378.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Garrison, IA
  • 90.6%Utility gas
  • 6.2%Electricity
  • 2.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Garrison, IA
  • 51.7%Utility gas
  • 48.3%Electricity


Garrison compared to Iowa state average:

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