Denmark, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 423.
Males: 145  (34.3%)
Females: 278  (65.7%)
Median resident age:

49.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52624, 52627, 52656, 52658.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,285
Denmark:

$57,285
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,293

Denmark CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,662
Denmark:

$129,662
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $137,254; detached houses: $136,385

Median gross rent in 2022: $852.

March 2022 cost of living index in Denmark: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (72.6%), American (7.5%), Danish (6.2%), Welsh (2.7%), Swedish (2.2%), Eastern European (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,978 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,297 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (64.0 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (157.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (204.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

West Point, IA (2.5 miles ),
Middletown, IA (2.7 miles ),
Fort Madison, IA (2.8 miles ),
Danville, IA (2.9 miles ),
St. Paul, IA (3.1 miles),
Beaverdale, IA (3.1 miles ),
Pontoosuc, IL (3.2 miles),
Franklin, IA (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 40.74 N, Longitude: 91.34 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Denmark, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Denmark, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 0.840. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.840
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Denmark-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Denmark place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/25/1965, a category F3 tornado 9.1 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Denmark-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 188% 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 242.7 miles away from Denmark center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 242.7 miles away from Denmark 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 226.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 265.6 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 269.2 miles away from Denmark center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 243.2 miles away from Denmark 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 Lee County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Denmark:

  • WEST POINT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WEST POINT, IA)
  • LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT COMM NU (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • MOBILE NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, LC - FT MADISON (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • FORT MADISON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • DANVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DANVILLE, IA)
  • GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; WEST BURLINGTON, IA)

Amtrak stations near Denmark:

  • 9 miles: FORT MADISON (1601 20TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.
  • 14 miles: BURLINGTON (300 S. MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: ALDERSHOT (BURLINGTON, 1199 WATERDOWN RD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Denmark:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 11 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 40 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 60 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 65 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Augustana College (about 67 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 67 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 68 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Denmark Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Park in Denmark: Star Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Denmark (2011 data):

  • Farmers Savings Bank: Denmark Branch at Highway 16, branch established on 1935/05/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $92.7 mil, Deposits: $76.6 mil, headquarters in Wever, IA, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Fsb Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Denmark:

Marital status in Denmark, IA
  • Never married: 12.8%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 25.5%
  • Divorced: 2.9%

For population 25 years and over in Denmark:

  • High school or higher: 97.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 23.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Denmark, IA (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,76526
Catholic6,3897
Evangelical Protestant4,13732
Other7257
None17,846-
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: 8
This county:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
Lee County:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
State:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Denmark:

  • KBKB (1360 AM; 1 kW; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBUR (1490 AM; 1 kW; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCPS (1150 AM; 0 kW; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: JOHN M. GIANNETTINO)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCAZ (990 AM; 1 kW; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: RALLA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Denmark:

  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKMI (93.5 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WCEZ (93.9 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KMDY (90.9 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Denmark:

  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Denmark fatal accident list:

Nov 11, 1990 05:59 AM, 16, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 66.1mTotal length
  • 4,380Total average daily traffic
  • 377Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,380Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Denmark, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 61970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Denmark, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • John Einck, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783528 Lon: -91.352028), Type: 65.5, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Johneinck@alliantenergy.Com, , Dubuq-ue, Phone: (563) 584-7474

  • John Einck, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783528 Lon: -91.352028), Type: 65.5, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Johneinck@alliantenergy.Com, , Dubuq-ue, Phone: (563) 584-7474

  • John Einck, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783528 Lon: -91.352028), Type: 65.5, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Johneinck@alliantenergy.Com, , Dubuq-ue, Phone: (563) 584-7474

  • ANGELA L BOSSARD, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783528 Lon: -91.352028), Type: 65.5, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Johneinck@alliantenergy.Com, , Dubuq-ue, Phone: (563) 584-7474

  • ANGELA L BOSSARD, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783500 Lon: -91.352139), Type: 64.3, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Johneinck@alliantenergy.Com, , Dubuq-ue, Phone: (563) 584-7474

  • ANGELA L BOSSARD, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783500 Lon: -91.352139), Type: 64.3, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Ipltelcom@alliantenergy.Com, , Cedar- Rapids, Phone: (563) 584-7474

  • ANGELA L BOSSARD, 2906 Old Quarry Rd (Lat: 40.783500 Lon: -91.352139), Type: 64.3, Structure height: 19111 m, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, Ipltelcom@alliantenergy.Com, , Cedar- Rapids, Phone: (563) 584-7474


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 40.741000 Lon: -91.333861, Call Sign: WPCQ788,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.587 MHz, 458.587 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2013, Expiration Date: 07/06/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2023, Registrant: Electronic Applications Co., Inc., Burlington, IA 52601, Phone: (319) 752-2435, Fax: (319) 752-0157, Email:

  • Box 217 Hwy 16 1 Mi W (Lat: 40.733361 Lon: -91.333472), Call Sign: KNAM283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/1995, Expiration Date: 01/23/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2001, Registrant: Mynatt & Kelly Enterprises Ltd, Rr 1, West Point, IA 52656, Phone: (319) 528-4362


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DENMARK SUB, 3 Mi W And 2 Mi N Of (Lat: 40.783500 Lon: -91.352139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WNTR650,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6855.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2018, Expiration Date: 05/28/2028, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Fax: (563) 557-2259, Email:

  • DENMARK SUB, Three Mi Nnw Of (Lat: 40.783500 Lon: -91.352139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WNTR653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6835.00 MHz, 6805.00 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz... (+19 more), Grant Date: 04/07/2018, Expiration Date: 05/28/2028, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Fax: (563) 557-2259, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB0LMB, Licensee ID: L00754411, Grant Date: 10/31/2013, Expiration Date: 11/02/2023, Certifier: Deana M Newby, Registrant: Deana M Newby, Denmark, IA 52624-0227

  • Call Sign: W0FUN, Previous Call Sign: KB0VGA, Licensee ID: L02062551, Grant Date: 11/08/2016, Expiration Date: 11/04/2026, Certifier: Larry J Newby, Registrant: Iowa Radiosport Society, Denmark, IA 52624-0073

  • Call Sign: WB0B, Licensee ID: L01304933, Grant Date: 07/12/2017, Expiration Date: 08/28/2027, Certifier: Larry J Newby, Registrant: Larry J Newby, Denmark, IA 52624-0227

  • Call Sign: KE0WWF, Licensee ID: L02294683, Grant Date: 09/25/2019, Expiration Date: 09/25/2029, Certifier: David H Yaley, Registrant: David H Yaley, Denmark, IA 52624

  • Call Sign: KF0OLM, Licensee ID: L02728321, Grant Date: 12/13/2023, Expiration Date: 12/13/2033, Certifier: James C Stephens, Registrant: James C Stephens, Denmark, IA 52624


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Denmark, IA
  • 79.1%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Electricity
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Denmark, IA
  • 61.9%Utility gas
  • 38.1%Electricity


Denmark compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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