Larrabee, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 121 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.8%
 
Males: 60  (50.0%)
Females: 61  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

54.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51029

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,536 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Larrabee:

$50,536
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,446 (it was $13,306 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $59,902 (it was $29,400 in 2000)
Larrabee:

$59,902
IA:

$194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Larrabee: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.4%
(8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Larrabee, IA (2022)
    • 11184.1%White alone
    • 139.8%Two or more races
    • 86.1%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (42.6%), American (6.4%), Dutch (4.3%), French (4.3%), Irish (4.3%), Danish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/25/1896

Elevation: 1360 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 950 people per square mile   (low).

Larrabee, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $325 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $669 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (50.0 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (113.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (408.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Calumet, IA (2.4 miles),
Meriden, IA (2.5 miles),
Cherokee, IA (2.8 miles ),
Sutherland, IA (2.8 miles ),
Cleghorn, IA (3.0 miles ),
Paullina, IA (3.3 miles ),
Peterson, IA (3.3 miles ),
Aurelia, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.86 N, Longitude: 95.55 W

Area code: 712

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

Larrabee satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Larrabee, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (17.7%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (27.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.3%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Private households (11.5%)
  • Paper & paper products merchant wholesalers (7.7%)
  • Apparel (7.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Larrabee, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)

Average climate in Larrabee, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Larrabee-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the Larrabee city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Larrabee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 193% 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 195.7 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 215.1 miles away from Larrabee center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 170.1 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 451.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 198.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 160.8 miles away from Larrabee 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).
Larrabee topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Larrabee:

  • CHEROKEE VILLA NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • COUNTRY SIDE ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • CHEROKEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • CAREAGE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CHEROKEE, IA)
  • PAULLINA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PAULLINA, IA)
  • HEARTLAND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MARCUS, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Larrabee:

  • Buena Vista University (about 23 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 49 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 52 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • University of South Dakota (about 71 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 74 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 80 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Wayne State College (about 87 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Larrabee: First Farmers Co-op Elevator (A), Larrabee Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Birthplace of: Bill Johnson (defensive end) - Football defensive end.

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:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Larrabee:

Marital status in Larrabee, IA
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 52.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Larrabee:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 13.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Larrabee, 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.
State:

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:
This county:

9.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.4%
Iowa:

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

13.8%
Iowa:

14.5%
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 2$2,292
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$155
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$271
Sewerage 0$0 1$244
Water Supply 0$0 1$177
Totals for Government 0$0 13$3,138

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $31,000 ($256.20)
    Water Utilities: $29,000 ($239.67)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($231.40)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($214.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($157.02)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($99.17)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($90.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($74.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($49.59)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $24,000 ($198.35)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($16.53)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($173.55)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($99.17)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.26)
    Rents: $1,000 ($8.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000 ($272.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($132.23)
  • Tax - Property: $94,000 ($776.86)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($107.44)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($661.16)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($380.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,000 ($280.99)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $255,000 ($2107.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Larrabee:

  • KCHE (1440 AM; 0 kW; CHEROKEE, IA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Larrabee:

  • KCHE-FM (92.1 FM; CHEROKEE, IA; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • K208DS (89.5 FM; CHEROKEE, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Larrabee:

  • 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.)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 36.4mTotal length
  • 8,675Total average daily traffic
  • 1,679Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,675Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Larrabee, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Larrabee, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Chad Doherty, 1721 450th Street (Lat: 42.866667 Lon: -95.540917), Type: 79.3, Structure height: 19035 m, Overall height: 77.8 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Cdoherty@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5700

  • Chad Doherty, 1721 450th Street (Lat: 42.866667 Lon: -95.540917), Type: 79.3, Structure height: 19035 m, Overall height: 77.8 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Cdoherty@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5700

  • Chad Doherty, 1721 450th Street (Lat: 42.866667 Lon: -95.540917), Type: 79.3, Structure height: 19035 m, Overall height: 77.8 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Cdoherty@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5700

  • Chad Doherty, 1719 450th Street (Lat: 42.866667 Lon: -95.540917), Type: 79.3, Structure height: 19035 m, Overall height: 77.8 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Cdoherty@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5700

  • Chad Doherty, 1719 450th Street (Lat: 42.866667 Lon: -95.540917), Type: 79.3, Structure height: 19035 m, Overall height: 77.8 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Cdoherty@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5700


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1 Mi E On Country Rd C16 & Hwy 59 Jct (Lat: 42.866083 Lon: -95.514722), Call Sign: KGT312,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2012, Expiration Date: 02/05/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2022, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (712) 262-2448, Fax: (712) 262-4039

  • Lat: 42.865778 Lon: -95.524194, Call Sign: WRWV481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.975 MHz, 468.237 MHz, 469.875 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2023, Expiration Date: 04/01/2033, Certifier: Kevin Cedar, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St, N. Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 207-2125, Email:

  • Lat: 42.863000 Lon: -95.546111, Call Sign: WSAL878,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.612 MHz, 463.562 MHz, 464.962 MHz, 466.612 MHz, 469.962 MHz, Grant Date: 01/27/2024, Expiration Date: 01/27/2034, Certifier: Megan Thompson, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St, N. Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 207-2125, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Larrabee, Lat: 42.862972 Lon: -95.546083, Type: Silo, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 44 m, Call Sign: WQJX447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • Larrabee, Lat: 42.862972 Lon: -95.546083, Type: Silo, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 44 m, Call Sign: WQJX447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Roxanne White, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • LARABEE FIRS, 120 Depot Street (Lat: 42.862000 Lon: -95.546667), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.2 m, Call Sign: WQQB304,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2022, Expiration Date: 10/12/2032, Certifier: Fred Gibson, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 735WX, N735WX, N-735WX, Serial Number: 18265753, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 10/28/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Daryl Alan Ducommun, 4265 R Ave, Larrabee, IA 51029, Other Owners: Lisa Marie Ducommun

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Larrabee, IA
  • 63.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.5%Electricity
  • 12.7%Other fuel
  • 3.6%Utility gas
  • 3.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Larrabee, IA
  • 85.7%Utility gas
  • 14.3%Electricity


Larrabee compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black 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 significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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