Aplington, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,095 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.9%
 
Males: 546  (49.9%)
Females: 549  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50604.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,697 (it was $32,440 in 2000)
Aplington:

$65,697
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,271 (it was $17,527 in 2000)

Aplington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,306 (it was $64,100 in 2000)
Aplington:

$136,306
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $139,362; detached houses: $139,046

Median gross rent in 2022: $667.

March 2022 cost of living index in Aplington: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.9%

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  • Races in Aplington, IA (2022)
    • 86094.5%White alone
    • 303.3%Two or more races
    • 80.9%Hispanic
    • 40.4%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone

Races in Aplington 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 Aplington, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Aplington is 507 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (57.5%), American (17.2%), European (6.9%), Dutch (5.7%), Irish (3.2%), English (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/9/1877

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 0.58 square miles.

Population density: 1,889 people per square mile   (low).

Aplington, Iowa map

14 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,005 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,143 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (28.0 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (164.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (271.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Parkersburg, IA (2.2 miles ),
Ackley, IA (3.0 miles ),
Stout, IA (3.1 miles ),
Wellsburg, IA (3.2 miles ),
Dumont, IA (3.5 miles ),
Allison, IA (3.6 miles ),
Bristow, IA (3.6 miles ),
Holland, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.58 N, Longitude: 92.88 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $280,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $202,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $96,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Aplington, IA residents
Average permit cost in Aplington, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Aplington, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (8.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.4%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.8%)
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Aplington, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Child care workers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Aplington, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Aplington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 118% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/2008, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 2.3 miles away from the Aplington city center killed 9 people and injured 70 people and caused $100 million in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 17.7 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Aplington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 140% 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 388.0 miles away from Aplington center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 264.8 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 477.4 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 369.1 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 388.0 miles away from Aplington center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.8 miles away from Aplington 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 Butler County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Aplington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Aplington:

  • MAPLE MANOR VILLAGE (345 PARROTT)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Aplington:

  • THE PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE OF AC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ACKLEY, IA)
  • REHABILITATION CENTER OF ALLISON (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ALLISON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aplington:

  • University of Northern Iowa (about 23 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; Full-time enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 31 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 42 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 55 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 58 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 66 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 68 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Public elementary/middle schools in Aplington:

See full list of schools located in Aplington

Library in Aplington:

  • APLINGTON LEGION MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $52,542; Location: 929 PARRIOTT ST; 17,888 books; 562 audio materials; 761 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 65 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Aplington: Aplington Feed and Grain Company Elevator (A), Aplington (B), Aplington Public Library (C), Aplington City Hall (D), Aplington Ambulance Service (E), Aplington Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Aplington include: Baptist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), First Reformed Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Aplington: Aplington Recreation Complex (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Jared DeVries - 2005 NFL player (Detroit Lions, born: Jun 11, 1976).

Butler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Aplington and their reported violations in the past:

APLINGTON WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 1,158, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-15-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and AUG-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2007), St BCA signed (MAR-17-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-24-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-20-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
42 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
54 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Aplington (2011 data):

  • Lincoln Savings Bank: Aplington Branch at 932 Parrott, branch established on 1911/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $582.9 mil, Deposits: $430.7 mil, headquarters in Cedar Falls, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Lincoln Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Aplington:

Marital status in Aplington, IA
  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Aplington:

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Aplington
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Aplington, IA (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,56527
Evangelical Protestant2,19119
Catholic5701
Black Protestant1831
Other-1
None4,358-
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
Here:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Butler County:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Butler County:

8.5%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Butler County:

26.7%
State:

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

15.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Aplington:

52.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Aplington:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Aplington:

6.0%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Aplington:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Aplington:

32.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Aplington:

73.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Aplington, 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 6$29,167$58,3340$0
Streets and Highways 2$9,441$56,6460$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$9,525$57,1500$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,927$47,1241$398
Local Libraries 0$0 7$7,168
Other and Unallocable 0$0 4$2,920
Totals for Government 11$52,060$56,79312$10,486

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $941,000 ($859.36)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $722,000 ($659.36)
    Regular Highways: $162,000 ($147.95)
    Police Protection: $161,000 ($147.03)
    Water Utilities: $90,000 ($82.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $83,000 ($75.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $81,000 ($73.97)
    Libraries: $76,000 ($69.41)
    Financial Administration: $61,000 ($55.71)
    Health - Other: $60,000 ($54.79)
    Sewerage: $55,000 ($50.23)
    General - Other: $49,000 ($44.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $32,000 ($29.22)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($10.96)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $11,000 ($10.05)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($4.57)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($1.83)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($0.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $96,000 ($87.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($13.70)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($4.57)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $307,000 ($280.37)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($16.44)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $139,000 ($126.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $78,000 ($71.23)
    Other: $65,000 ($59.36)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $7,000 ($6.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($3.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $57,000 ($52.05)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $108,000 ($98.63)
    Rents: $13,000 ($11.87)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($1.83)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $723,000 ($660.27)
    Water Utilities: $186,000 ($169.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $142,000 ($129.68)
    Other: $2,000 ($1.83)
  • Tax - Property: $425,000 ($388.13)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $67,000 ($61.19)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($1.83)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.91)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,840,000 ($2593.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,652,000 ($2421.92)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $187,000 ($170.78)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $433,000 ($395.43)

Businesses in Aplington, IA

  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Aplington:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KIFG (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Aplington:

  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIFG-FM (95.3 FM; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Aplington:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 292ft / 89.4mTotal length
  • 11,415Total average daily traffic
  • 1,431Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,415Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Aplington, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31910-1919
  • 31920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Aplington, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Aplington)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Fire Station On Main St (Lat: 42.583028 Lon: -92.882417), Call Sign: KNFM356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.675 MHz, 155.055 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/1997, Expiration Date: 06/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2002, Registrant: City Of Aplington, Aplington, IA 50604, Phone: (319) 347-2425

  • 968 Parrott (Lat: 42.591639 Lon: -92.886306), Call Sign: KWA746, Licensee ID: L00641121,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.865 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2003, Expiration Date: 02/03/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2013, Registrant: Harken Lumber Co, Aplington, IA 50604

  • 1.5 Mi S On N Side Of Rd (Lat: 42.645806 Lon: -92.908528), Call Sign: KTA389,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.930 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2003, Expiration Date: 04/07/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2013, Registrant: R Comm Wireless, 2010 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126, Phone: (641) 648-4821, Fax: (641) 648-5256, Email:

  • Lat: 42.643139 Lon: -92.912417, Call Sign: WQZY356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.075 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2017, Expiration Date: 09/06/2027, Certifier: Jonathan Koop, Registrant: Radio Ag, 501 Bel Air Dr, Waverly, IA 50677, Phone: (319) 269-6207, Email:

  • Aplington DRB, Lat: 42.585444 Lon: -92.881500, Call Sign: WRBU358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.920 MHz, 161.190 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2018, Expiration Date: 06/20/2028, Certifier: Diane M Neese, Registrant: Cn, 17641 S Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-3543, Fax: (708) 332-6669, Email:

  • Lat: 42.643139 Lon: -92.912417, Call Sign: WRCI945, Licensee ID: L02212535,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.112 MHz, Grant Date: 10/16/2018, Expiration Date: 10/16/2028, Certifier: Dan Rooney, Registrant: Rooney Trucking, Inc., 126 1/2 West Main Ave., Rockford, IA 50468, Phone: (641) 425-9542


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • APLINGTON, 32497 13th Street (Lat: 42.576917 Lon: -92.889944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 67 m, Overall height: 69.7 m, Call Sign: WQRX324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2023, Expiration Date: 08/08/2033, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • APLINGTON, 439 Feet Northeast Of 9th Street Rail Crossing (Lat: 42.585444 Lon: -92.881500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 108.2 m, Call Sign: WRCK370,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2018, Expiration Date: 10/24/2028, Certifier: Diane M Neese, Registrant: Cn, 17641 S Ashland Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-3543, Fax: (708) 332-6669, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: WB0QDV, Licensee ID: L00948369, Grant Date: 01/19/2005, Expiration Date: 03/31/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2017, Registrant: Dennis A Matura Mr, 1004 Caldwell St, Aplington, IA 50604

  • Call Sign: KC0JUP, Licensee ID: L00327501, Grant Date: 12/16/2021, Expiration Date: 12/16/2031, Certifier: Erin L Isvik, Registrant: Erin L Flage, 12971 J Ave, Aplington, IA 50604

  • Call Sign: KE0DII, Licensee ID: L01924481, Grant Date: 02/26/2015, Expiration Date: 02/26/2025, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2015, Certifier: Everett A Siddell Jr, Registrant: Everett A Siddell Jr, Aplington, IA 50604

  • Call Sign: K0EVJ, Previous Call Sign: KE0DII, Licensee ID: L01924481, Grant Date: 03/17/2015, Expiration Date: 03/17/2025, Certifier: Everett A Siddell Jr, Registrant: Everett A Siddell Jr, 1130 Ellis St Apt 1, Aplington, IA 50604

  • Call Sign: KF0FGM, Licensee ID: L02440667, Grant Date: 04/19/2021, Expiration Date: 04/19/2031, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2021, Certifier: David J Conrad, Registrant: David J Conrad, 1138 Parriott St, Aplington, IA 50604


Most common first names in Aplington, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2880.8 years
Henry2382.0 years
George1878.8 years
Anna1685.4 years
Harm1478.9 years
Grace1280.6 years
Minnie1290.4 years
Jennie1087.5 years
William1082.1 years
Fred979.0 years
Most common last names in Aplington, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Meyer2682.9 years
Johnson1779.8 years
Frey1686.0 years
Devries1485.1 years
Schipper1474.1 years
Kramer1079.8 years
Jungling984.0 years
Lindaman984.0 years
Hemmen884.8 years
Lindeman890.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Aplington, IA
  • 84.2%Utility gas
  • 14.2%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Aplington, IA
  • 53.6%Electricity
  • 46.4%Utility gas


Aplington compared to Iowa 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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