Sabula, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 493 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.4%
 
Males: 261  (53.1%)
Females: 232  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

47.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52070.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,618 (it was $30,192 in 2000)
Sabula:

$53,618
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,734 (it was $16,901 in 2000)

Sabula city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $122,911 (it was $62,000 in 2000)
Sabula:

$122,911
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,214; detached houses: $228,582; townhouses or other attached units: $156,848; in 2-unit structures: $156,092; mobile homes: $56,774

Median gross rent in 2022: $860.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sabula: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.1%
(14.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Sabula, IA (2022)
    • 52595.5%White alone
    • 91.6%Hispanic
    • 61.1%Asian alone
    • 20.4%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Sabula, Iowa as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sabula is 452 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (62.4%), American (7.6%), Irish (5.2%), English (4.8%), Norwegian (3.6%), Dutch (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/1864

Elevation: 602 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 1,258 people per square mile   (low).

Sabula, Iowa map

14 residents are foreign born (1.3% Europe, 1.3% Asia).

This city:

2.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,607 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,698 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (40.0 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (80.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (129.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Savanna, IL (1.5 miles ),
Andover, IA (2.7 miles),
Miles, IA (2.7 miles ),
Thomson, IL (2.9 miles ),
Mount Carroll, IL (3.2 miles ),
Preston, IA (3.4 miles ),
Goose Lake, IA (3.6 miles ),
Spragueville, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 42.07 N, Longitude: 90.17 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $138,100
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Sabula, IA residents
Average permit cost in Sabula, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Sabula, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (10.7%)
  • Public administration (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.4%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.1%)
  • Machinery (8.1%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Sabula, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Electricians (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)

Average climate in Sabula, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 102. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

102
U.S.:

73
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2004 was 20.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.0
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Sabula-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Sabula city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.5 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sabula-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 91% 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 277.7 miles away from Sabula 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 254.8 miles away from Sabula 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 78.0 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 277.7 miles away from Sabula center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 309.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.4 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 Jackson County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 4, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sabula topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sabula:

  • BIG MEADOWS (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SAVANNA, IL)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MOUNT CARROLL (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT CARROLL, IL)
  • CLINTON RETIREMENT VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, IA)
  • EAGLE POINT NURSING AND REHAB CE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, IA)
  • HARBOR CREST HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FULTON, IL)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CLINTON Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CLINTON, IA)
  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL NORTH (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CLINTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sabula:

  • Ashford University (about 15 miles; Clinton, IA; Full-time enrollment: 73,330)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 41 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 43 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 44 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Black Hawk College (about 44 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Augustana College (about 44 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 49 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)

Library in Sabula:

  • KRABBENHOFT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $51,825; Location: 512 ELK ST; 16,254 books; 176 audio materials; 756 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sabula: Sabula (A), Sabula Ambulance Service (B), Sabula Public Library (C), Sabula City Hall (D), Jackson County Welcome Center (E), Sabula Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sabula include: Calvary Lutheran Church (A), Saint Peters Catholic Church (B), Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Sabula Lakes (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Sabula: South Sabula Lakes Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Jackson 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:

58.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Sabula (2011 data):

  • The Clinton National Bank: Sabula Branch at 404 Sycamore, branch established on 1936/01/02. Info updated 2007/04/02: Bank assets: $369.6 mil, Deposits: $301.9 mil, headquarters in Clinton, IA, positive income, 9 total offices, Holding Company: W. J. Young & Co.

For population 15 years and over in Sabula:

Marital status in Sabula, IA
  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Sabula:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sabula, IA (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,8439
Mainline Protestant4,65119
Evangelical Protestant2502
Other1222
None7,982-
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: 6
Jackson County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Jackson County:

7.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

11.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
Iowa:

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

14.3%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

54.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Sabula:

47.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Sabula:

32.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Sabula:

19.3%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Sabula:

6.7
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

41.9%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

49.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Sabula:

77.5%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sabula, 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
Electric Power 1$6,006$72,0720$0
Sewerage 1$2,827$33,9240$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$7,773$93,2760$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,268$39,2160$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,356$40,2727$2,356
Financial Administration 1$3,268$39,2160$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$255
Local Libraries 0$0 2$2,959
Totals for Government 6$26,499$52,99810$5,570

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $493,000 ($1000.00)
    Gas Utilities: $233,000 ($472.62)
    Water Utilities: $124,000 ($251.52)
    Sewerage: $87,000 ($176.47)
    Police Protection: $85,000 ($172.41)
    Regular Highways: $82,000 ($166.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $78,000 ($158.22)
    Libraries: $67,000 ($135.90)
    Natural Resources - Other: $34,000 ($68.97)
    General - Other: $30,000 ($60.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($42.60)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($40.57)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $13,000 ($26.37)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($24.34)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($12.17)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($8.11)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($4.06)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($22.31)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $289,000 ($586.21)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $117,000 ($237.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($99.39)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($4.06)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.03)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $10,000 ($20.28)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $52,000 ($105.48)
    General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($32.45)
    Rents: $11,000 ($22.31)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($6.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($2.03)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $548,000 ($1111.56)
    Gas Utilities: $292,000 ($592.29)
    Water Utilities: $126,000 ($255.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $72,000 ($146.04)
    Other: $3,000 ($6.09)
  • Tax - Property: $203,000 ($411.76)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $47,000 ($95.33)
    Other License: $8,000 ($16.23)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($10.14)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $487,000 ($987.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $450,000 ($912.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,000 ($75.05)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,098,000 ($2227.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sabula:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCLN (1390 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KROS (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, IA; Owner: KROS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sabula:

  • WCCI (100.3 FM; SAVANNA, IL; Owner: CARROLL COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZEG (94.7 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUUL (101.3 FM; EAST MOLINE, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCQQ (106.5 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMXG (96.1 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVIK (90.3 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZZT (95.1 FM; MORRISON, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KMAQ-FM (95.1 FM; MAQUOKETA, IA; Owner: MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Sabula:

  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

Sabula fatal accident list:

Jul 8, 2020 05:02 PM, Us-52/Jackson Hwy, Lat: 42.083161, Lon: -90.176222, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.3mTotal length
  • 2,030Total average daily traffic
  • 258Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,030Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sabula, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sabula, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Rt 52 1.5 Mi N (Lat: 42.081139 Lon: -90.201806), Call Sign: KFD30,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.060 MHz, 156.105 MHz, 159.180 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2012, Expiration Date: 11/16/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2022, Registrant: State Of, Dept. Of Transportation Iowa, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1552, Fax: (515) 232-6739, Email:

  • Sabula Mississippi Railroad Bridge (Lat: 42.063917 Lon: -90.168194), Call Sign: WNKY730, Licensee ID: L00258361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 935.887 MHz, 935.937 MHz, 935.987 MHz, 936.887 MHz, 936.937 MHz, 936.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2001, Registrant: Association Of American Railroads, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (202) 639-2217

  • Lat: 42.069722 Lon: -90.174278, Call Sign: WQDG948,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.050 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2015, Expiration Date: 08/23/2025, Certifier: David Behan, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E# 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 42.075472 Lon: -90.256861, Call Sign: WQWQ510,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.400 MHz, 462.375 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2015, Expiration Date: 10/27/2025, Certifier: Eric Meyer, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • SABULA, 58609 Hwy 64 (Lat: 42.067028 Lon: -90.213833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRAK463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2017, Expiration Date: 12/13/2027, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Neit Services, LLC, 800 S Main St, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (565) 539-2003, Email:

  • SABULA, 58609 Hwy 64 (Lat: 42.067028 Lon: -90.213833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRBQ959, Licensee ID: L02059070,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 05/25/2018, Expiration Date: 05/25/2028, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Cover 2, LLC, 800 S. Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2003, Email:

  • JACKSON, 550th Ave (Lat: 42.069861 Lon: -90.257278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.8 m, Call Sign: WRCG353, Licensee ID: L00026454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2018, Expiration Date: 09/24/2028, Certifier: Heath Hove, Registrant: State Of Iowa, 215 East 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: (515) 725-6234, Email:

  • IASABULAWE1, 58609 Hwy 64 (Lat: 42.067028 Lon: -90.213833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRPB263,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 01/11/2022, Expiration Date: 01/11/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • Sabula WT, Bank Street (Lat: 42.069806 Lon: -90.174778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRVN612,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2022, Expiration Date: 12/14/2032, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Lawson Pole, 301 South Avenue (Lat: 42.061972 Lon: -90.169556), Type: Building, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WRYC916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2023, Expiration Date: 07/25/2033, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K6GSV, Licensee ID: L00968126, Grant Date: 01/20/2005, Expiration Date: 04/19/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2017, Certifier: Alan F Kindrick, Registrant: Alan F Kindrick, 2155 613th Ave, Sabula, IA 52070

  • Call Sign: KA9ZKT, Licensee ID: L00313213, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 01/17/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2013, Registrant: James L Bauer, Sabula, IA 52070

  • Call Sign: W0BCJ, Grant Date: 06/16/1994, Expiration Date: 06/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2006, Registrant: Clark L Joslin, 515 Elk St, Sabula, IA 52070

  • Call Sign: W9NBA, Grant Date: 05/10/1988, Expiration Date: 05/10/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2000, Registrant: Richard D Carey, Sabula, IA 52070


Most common first names in Sabula, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1180.4 years
George979.2 years
Edward878.4 years
Anna882.9 years
William876.6 years
Helen774.8 years
Fred773.9 years
Mary778.7 years
Robert668.3 years
Ralph679.7 years
Most common last names in Sabula, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson865.9 years
Peters783.5 years
Petersen773.0 years
Papke778.9 years
Marburger772.1 years
Kuhl674.8 years
Gruhn683.7 years
Robinson679.0 years
Mohr581.8 years
Huebner573.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sabula, IA
  • 92.6%Utility gas
  • 5.4%Electricity
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sabula, IA
  • 86.1%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Other fuel
  • 5.6%No fuel used
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sabula compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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