Britt, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 2,017 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 
Males: 981  (48.7%)
Females: 1,036  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50423.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,972 (it was $33,150 in 2000)
Britt:

$58,972
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,211 (it was $16,130 in 2000)

Britt city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,872 (it was $60,800 in 2000)
Britt:

$102,872
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,150.

March 2022 cost of living index in Britt: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.1%

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  • Races in Britt, IA (2022)
    • 1,70888.6%White alone
    • 1688.7%Hispanic
    • 170.9%Asian alone
    • 120.6%Other race alone
    • 70.4%Black alone
    • 30.2%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Britt, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Britt is 323 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (39.6%), American (8.8%), Norwegian (7.2%), Dutch (5.8%), Irish (5.7%), Czech (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/23/1881

Elevation: 1220 feet

Land area: 1.22 square miles.

Population density: 1,652 people per square mile   (low).

Britt, Iowa map

52 residents are foreign born (1.3% Latin America, 1.0% Asia).

This city:

2.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,496 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,481 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (74.4 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (131.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (324.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hutchins, IA (2.0 miles),
Duncan, IA (2.1 miles),
Hayfield, IA (2.8 miles),
Crystal Lake, IA (3.0 miles ),
Wesley, IA (3.1 miles ),
Garner, IA (3.2 miles ),
Corwith, IA (3.3 miles ),
Woden, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.10 N, Longitude: 93.80 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $211,700
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $211,700
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $211,700
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $211,700
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $182,500
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $156,700
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $233,800
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $139,800
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $103,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $110,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Britt, IA residents
Average permit cost in Britt, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Britt, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (18.9%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (20.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Food (7.6%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Machinery (6.0%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (17.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Britt, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)

Average climate in Britt, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Britt, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Britt-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Britt city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Britt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 137% 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 209.6 miles away from Britt center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 291.0 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 490.4 miles away from Britt center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 216.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 259.0 miles away from Britt center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 446.1 miles away from Britt center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hancock County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Britt topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Britt:

  • HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (provides emergency services, 532 FIRST STREET NW BOX 68)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 532 1ST ST NW)
  • WESTVIEW CARE CENTER (445 EIGHTH AVENUE SW)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Britt:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 35 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 47 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 57 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Riverland Community College (about 57 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 74 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Iowa State University (about 75 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • South Central College (about 76 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)

Public high school in Britt:

  • WEST HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 420 9TH AVE SW, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Britt:

See full list of schools located in Britt

Library in Britt:

  • BRITT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $77,160; Location: 132 MAIN AVE S; 18,586 books; 834 audio materials; 1,117 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 49 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Britt: Britt (A), West Hancock Ambulance Service (B), Armstrong House Museum (C), Hobo Museum (D), Britt Public Library (E), Britt Police Department (F), Britt Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Britt include: Bethel Baptist Church (A), Britt Congregational United Church (B), Christian Reformed Church (C), Church of the Nazarene (D), First Lutheran Church (E), Saint Patricks Church (F), United Methodist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Birthplace of: Dick Woodard - Football player.

Hancock 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 Britt that have no violations reported:

  • BRITT WATER WORKS (Population served: 2,094, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
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: 0.0% of all households
61 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
61 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Britt (2011 data):

  • Farmers Trust and Savings Bank: Britt Branch at 202 Main Avenue North, branch established on 1935/12/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $183.0 mil, Deposits: $140.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo Center, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Koss-Winn Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan With 401(K) Provisions
  • First State Bank: at 183 Main Avenue North, branch established on 1927/11/12. Info updated 2006/10/24: Bank assets: $93.8 mil, Deposits: $76.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Readlyn Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Britt:

Marital status in Britt, IA
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Britt:

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Britt, IA (based on Hancock County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,50216
Evangelical Protestant2,65515
Catholic1,4443
Other--
None3,740-
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: 4
Here:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.9%
Iowa:

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

17.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.6%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Britt:

28.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Britt:

22.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Britt:

12.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Britt:

52.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.4%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Britt, 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
Police Protection - Officers 5$24,070$57,7680$0
Other Government Administration 2$7,018$42,1086$796
Sewerage 2$6,413$38,4780$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,755$45,0600$0
Water Supply 1$3,316$39,7920$0
Local Libraries 1$3,571$42,8524$1,977
Financial Administration 0$0 1$100
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$830
Totals for Government 12$48,142$48,14212$3,703

Britt government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $80,000 ($39.66)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $356,000 ($176.50)
    Police Protection: $352,000 ($174.52)
    Water Utilities: $251,000 ($124.44)
    General - Other: $172,000 ($85.28)
    Sewerage: $158,000 ($78.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $134,000 ($66.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $105,000 ($52.06)
    Libraries: $104,000 ($51.56)
    Local Fire Protection: $46,000 ($22.81)
    Financial Administration: $29,000 ($14.38)
    General Public Buildings: $28,000 ($13.88)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($8.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($4.46)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($2.48)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $58,000 ($28.76)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $598,000 ($296.48)

Britt government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $299,000 ($148.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $148,000 ($73.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($15.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($13.39)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $141,000 ($69.91)
    Interest Earnings: $47,000 ($23.30)
    Special Assessments: $23,000 ($11.40)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($3.97)
    Rents: $2,000 ($0.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $233,000 ($115.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $264,000 ($130.89)
    Other: $36,000 ($17.85)
    General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($4.46)
  • Tax - Property: $949,000 ($470.50)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $187,000 ($92.71)
    Other License: $14,000 ($6.94)

Britt government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,214,000 ($1097.67)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,891,000 ($937.53)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $323,000 ($160.14)

Britt government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,967,000 ($975.21)

Businesses in Britt, IA

  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Britt:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Britt:

  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Britt:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
Britt fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Britt fatal accident list:

Jul 29, 2011 10:30 PM, Us-18, Lat: 43.099478, Lon: -93.812225, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 21, 1990 10:05 PM, Center St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 24, 1987 05:45 PM, Hwy 111, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 28, 1980 03:20 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.6mTotal length
  • 1,055Total average daily traffic
  • 107Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,055Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Britt, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0WOI, Grant Date: 05/04/1993, Expiration Date: 05/04/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2005, Registrant: Eldon L Olson, 72 2nd St Ne, Britt, IA 50423

  • Call Sign: W0ILY, Licensee ID: L01210763, Grant Date: 11/09/2006, Expiration Date: 12/06/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2007, Registrant: Lynn R Forshee, 445 8th Ave Sw, Britt, IA 50423

  • Call Sign: KD0AUT, Licensee ID: L01289721, Grant Date: 08/18/2017, Expiration Date: 08/18/2027, Certifier: Catherine E Butler, Registrant: Catherine E Butler, 756 2nd Ave Sw, Britt, IA 50423


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: OSTERCAMP DENNIS KITFOX SPEEDSTER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912UL (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 514HL, N514HL, N-514HL, Serial Number: FBS-018, Year manufactured: 2019, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 04/12/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis Ostercamp, 583 270th St, Britt, IA 50423
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6127W, N6127W, N-6127W, Serial Number: 28-20143, Airworthiness Date: 06/12/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Catherine E Butler, 756 2nd Ave Sw, Britt, IA 50423
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/27/2018

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 17 took place in 2003, and the least - 3 in 2008. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Britt, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (39.4%), and Structure Fires (31.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Britt, IA
    • 6339.4%Outside Fires
    • 5131.9%Structure Fires
    • 3220.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 148.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Britt, IA
Most common first names in Britt, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4578.2 years
Henry2378.7 years
Robert2275.4 years
William2178.8 years
Anna2184.4 years
George2078.3 years
James1871.9 years
Clarence1674.4 years
Harold1675.8 years
Mary1576.6 years
Most common last names in Britt, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson2276.4 years
Nelson1978.2 years
Johnson1879.6 years
Smith1778.6 years
Anderson1677.9 years
Meyer1480.8 years
Thompson1285.2 years
Hanson1178.1 years
Holck1174.3 years
Weiland1182.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Britt, IA
  • 84.3%Utility gas
  • 12.2%Electricity
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Britt, IA
  • 58.3%Utility gas
  • 30.3%Electricity
  • 8.3%Other fuel
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Britt compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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  • Mitchell Paul Horstman (1)
  • Randal L. Redman (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.