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Cascade, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 2,384 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +21.8%
 
Males: 1,220  (51.2%)
Females: 1,164  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

32.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52033.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,979 (it was $40,273 in 2000)
Cascade:

$62,979
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,519 (it was $18,280 in 2000)

Cascade city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $185,570 (it was $81,700 in 2000)
Cascade:

$185,570
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $280,209; detached houses: $294,068; townhouses or other attached units: $246,204; in 2-unit structures: $277,834; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $196,324; mobile homes: $21,965

Median gross rent in 2022: $803.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cascade: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.7%
(12.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 51.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 56.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Cascade, IA (2022)
    • 2,09890.9%White alone
    • 1858.0%Hispanic
    • 80.3%Asian alone
    • 50.2%Other race alone
    • 50.2%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (51.1%), Irish (20.3%), Polish (2.9%), American (2.1%), Luxembourger (1.7%), Scottish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/14/1880

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 2,108 people per square mile   (low).

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30 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,470 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,534 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (21.9 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (98.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (174.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Worthington, IA (3.0 miles ),
Bernard, IA (3.1 miles),
Monticello, IA (3.2 miles ),
Farley, IA (3.2 miles ),
Epworth, IA (3.3 miles ),
Hopkinton, IA (3.5 miles ),
Center Junction, IA (3.6 miles),
Onslow, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.30 N, Longitude: 91.01 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $312,500
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $377,000
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $27,400
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $224,400
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $206,000
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2013: 22 buildings, average cost: $141,100
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $156,000
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $159,300
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $164,300
  • 2009: 15 buildings, average cost: $178,300
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $179,400
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $226,000
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $329,000
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $171,500
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $141,800
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $144,700
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $134,700
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $118,300
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $148,800
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $98,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Cascade, IA residents
Average permit cost in Cascade, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +160 (+8.9%).
Most common industries in Cascade, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Wood products (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.7%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Wood products (8.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Machinery (4.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Health care (17.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Cascade, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Registered nurses (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)

Average climate in Cascade, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Cascade-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the Cascade city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 24.2 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cascade-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 103% 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 312.8 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 291.2 miles away from the city 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 123.2 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 312.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 343.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 312.5 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 Dubuque County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cascade topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Cascade:

  • SHADY REST CARE CENTER (701 NORTH JOHNSON STREET NW)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Cascade:

  • ABOVE AND BEYOND HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MONTICELLO, IA)
  • EASTERN IOWA VISITING NURSES AND HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MONTICELLO, IA)
  • MONTICELLO NURSING AND REHAB CEN (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MONTICELLO, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cascade:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 41 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 43 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Iowa (about 52 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Ashford University (about 52 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 55 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 57 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 57 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Public high school in Cascade:

Public elementary/middle school in Cascade:

Private elementary/middle school in Cascade:

See full list of schools located in Cascade

Library in Cascade:

  • CASCADE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $81,892; Location: 301 1ST AV W; 13,331 books; 275 audio materials; 924 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 61 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Cascade include: Saint Matthias Parish (A), Saint Peters Catholic Church (B), Community Presbyterian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Cascade Community Park (Amusement & Theme Parks; 500 Johnson Street Southwest).

Birthplace of: Greg McDermott - Basketball player-coach, Red Faber - Baseball player and coach.

Dubuque 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 Cascade and their reported violations in the past:

CASCADE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 2,179, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
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: 0.0% of all households
57 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
63 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Cascade (2011 data):

  • Ohnward Bank & Trust: at 332 1st Avenue West, branch established on 1903/02/28. Info updated 2009/11/13: Bank assets: $188.8 mil, Deposits: $158.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Ohnward Bancshares, Inc.
  • Fidelity Bank & Trust: Cascade Branch at 1550 First Avenue East, branch established on 1992/03/30. Info updated 2011/07/27: Bank assets: $560.1 mil, Deposits: $452.8 mil, headquarters in Dubuque, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Fidelity Company

For population 15 years and over in Cascade:

Marital status in Cascade, IA
  • Never married: 29.7%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Cascade:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 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 - Cascade
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cascade, IA (based on Dubuque County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic49,91729
Mainline Protestant7,45724
Evangelical Protestant5,61330
Other9796
Orthodox701
Black Protestant-1
None29,617-
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: 11
Dubuque County:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
This county:

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 90
This county:

9.75 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dubuque County:

27.3%
State:

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

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cascade:

48.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Cascade:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Cascade:

12.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Cascade:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

57.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.2%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cascade, 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
Streets and Highways 6$11,038$22,0760$0
Sewerage 6$7,708$15,4160$0
Water Supply 6$14,477$28,9540$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$11,734$70,4040$0
Financial Administration 2$14,096$84,5760$0
Local Libraries 1$3,897$46,7643$1,736
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$832
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,382
Totals for Government 23$62,950$32,84310$3,950

Cascade government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $694,000 ($291.11)
    Electric Utilities: $83,000 ($34.82)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($4.19)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,383,000 ($580.12)
    Gas Utilities: $1,107,000 ($464.35)
    Regular Highways: $365,000 ($153.10)
    Water Utilities: $333,000 ($139.68)
    Sewerage: $319,000 ($133.81)
    General - Other: $306,000 ($128.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $262,000 ($109.90)
    Police Protection: $165,000 ($69.21)
    Financial Administration: $133,000 ($55.79)
    General Public Buildings: $132,000 ($55.37)
    Libraries: $120,000 ($50.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $110,000 ($46.14)
    Health - Other: $47,000 ($19.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $34,000 ($14.26)
    Natural Resources - Other: $30,000 ($12.58)
    Parking Facilities: $17,000 ($7.13)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($4.61)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($2.10)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $452,000 ($189.60)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Gas Utilities: $18,000 ($7.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $992,000 ($416.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($5.87)

Cascade government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $862,000 ($361.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $261,000 ($109.48)
    Other: $77,000 ($32.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($16.36)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($2.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($5.03)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $42,000 ($17.62)
    Interest Earnings: $31,000 ($13.00)
    Special Assessments: $5,000 ($2.10)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,517,000 ($1475.25)
    Gas Utilities: $970,000 ($406.88)
    Water Utilities: $341,000 ($143.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $378,000 ($158.56)
    Other: $173,000 ($72.57)
  • Tax - Property: $1,232,000 ($516.78)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $337,000 ($141.36)
    Other License: $26,000 ($10.91)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($10.49)

Cascade government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,667,000 ($4893.88)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,525,000 ($4414.85)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,745,000 ($731.96)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $603,000 ($252.94)

Cascade government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,803,000 ($2014.68)

Businesses in Cascade, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • Ford: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Cascade:

  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cascade:

  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KGRR (97.3 FM; EPWORTH, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDST (99.3 FM; DYERSVILLE, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • K239AB (95.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KLYV (105.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVRE (101.1 FM; DICKEYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K254AE (98.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KXGE (102.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMAQ-FM (95.1 FM; MAQUOKETA, IA; Owner: MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Cascade:

  • 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.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Cascade fatal accident list:

Jul 10, 1990 05:55 PM, 151, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Feb 10, 1989 10:51 PM, 151, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 13, 1989 09:50 PM, 136, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 8, 1987 05:44 AM, Hwy 151, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 42Number of bridges
  • 482ft / 147mTotal length
  • 69,970Total average daily traffic
  • 9,421Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Cascade, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 242000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 32020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Cascade, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cascade)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Cascade, 25379 N Cascade Rd (Lat: 42.319500 Lon: -90.976611), Type: Silo, Structure height: 21 m, Overall height: 26 m, Call Sign: WQUU747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.975 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2014, Expiration Date: 10/20/2024, Certifier: Shawn Schulte, Registrant: Roe-Comm, Inc., 1400 Ramona Avenue, Portage, MI 49002, Phone: (269) 327-1045, Fax: (269) 327-8784, Email:

  • Lat: 42.299972 Lon: -91.017750, Call Sign: WRCN888,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.012 MHz, 469.012 MHz, 464.162 MHz, 469.162 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2018, Expiration Date: 11/23/2028, Certifier: Matt Mccullough, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • 19998 Eby\'s Mill Road (Lat: 42.223000 Lon: -91.024639), Type: Silo, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 29 m, Call Sign: WRFN934,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.637 MHz, Grant Date: 04/04/2020, Expiration Date: 04/04/2030, Certifier: Doug Stoll, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Lat: 42.230083 Lon: -91.048083, Call Sign: WRUS591,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.582 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2022, Expiration Date: 09/28/2032, Certifier: Dale Manternach, Registrant: Graybill Communications Inc, 305 Miller Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233, Phone: (319) 393-5456, Fax: (319) 393-5458, Email:

  • Lat: 42.299167 Lon: -91.017778, Call Sign: WSCC667,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.862 MHz, 457.862 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2024, Expiration Date: 03/28/2034, Certifier: Joann O'Connell, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cascade)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 99354, N99354, N-99354, Serial Number: 1977, Year manufactured: 1946, Certificate Issue Date: 06/19/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Martin W Pfab, P O Box 438, Cascade, IA 52023
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/23/2018

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 24 took place in 2014, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Cascade, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.1%), and Structure Fires (28.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cascade, IA
    • 9651.1%Outside Fires
    • 5428.7%Structure Fires
    • 3016.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 84.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cascade, IA
Most common first names in Cascade, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4282.7 years
John3979.1 years
Joseph2878.8 years
Margaret1885.4 years
William1876.8 years
Charles1476.7 years
Leo1374.4 years
James1270.5 years
Frank1178.8 years
Rose1184.2 years
Most common last names in Cascade, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kurt2482.4 years
Manternach1973.6 years
Green1881.1 years
Knepper1584.7 years
Takes1479.4 years
Kremer1385.2 years
Hosch1277.8 years
Rogers1281.0 years
Martin1083.4 years
Dolphin1079.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cascade, IA
  • 89.5%Utility gas
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cascade, IA
  • 44.3%Electricity
  • 40.7%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Wood
  • 5.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.8%No fuel used


Cascade compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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  • Allen J. Takes (1)

Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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