Eagle Grove, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 3,565 (84% urban, 16% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.0%
 
Males: 1,977  (55.5%)
Females: 1,588  (44.5%)
Median resident age:

34.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50533.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,312 (it was $35,505 in 2000)
Eagle Grove:

$56,312
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,743 (it was $20,563 in 2000)

Eagle Grove city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,015 (it was $42,800 in 2000)
Eagle Grove:

$102,015
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,531; detached houses: $106,951; mobile homes: $28,004

Median gross rent in 2022: $819.

March 2022 cost of living index in Eagle Grove: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.2%
(23.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.8% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Eagle Grove, IA (2022)
    • 2,51069.7%White alone
    • 89724.9%Hispanic
    • 2256.2%Two or more races
    • 200.6%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Eagle Grove, Iowa as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Eagle Grove is 500 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Eagle Grove by year

Type

2009

2010

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(30.6)
2
(55.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.6)
1
(28.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
7
(214.1)
3
(83.7)
11
(309.6)
12
(343.2)
6
(172.8)
5
(146.1)
1
(29.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
20
(611.8)
13
(362.8)
11
(309.6)
16
(457.7)
12
(345.6)
21
(613.5)
14
(413.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
33
(1,009)
23
(641.9)
16
(450.3)
21
(600.7)
25
(720.0)
23
(671.9)
32
(944.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(61.2)
3
(83.7)
1
(28.1)
3
(85.8)
5
(144.0)
2
(58.4)
2
(59.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(30.6)
1
(27.9)
1
(28.1)
1
(28.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(59.0)
City-Data.com crime index155.4119.2103.9163.0122.1103.7100.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Eagle Grove detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (30.3%), Norwegian (10.5%), English (8.2%), French (4.8%), Irish (1.2%), British (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/16/1882

Land area: 3.97 square miles.

Population density: 899 people per square mile   (low).

Eagle Grove, Iowa map

279 residents are foreign born (6.5% Latin America, 1.1% Africa).

This city:

7.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,551 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,592 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (46.2 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (145.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (323.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Goldfield, IA (2.2 miles ),
Woolstock, IA (2.7 miles ),
Thor, IA (2.8 miles),
Vincent, IA (2.8 miles),
Clarion, IA (3.1 miles ),
Renwick, IA (3.5 miles ),
Hardy, IA (3.5 miles),
Badger, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.67 N, Longitude: 93.90 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2021: 14 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2020: 12 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2019: 10 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2017: 14 buildings, average cost: $205,500
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $156,300
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $288,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $288,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $235,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $77,600
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 1999: 14 buildings, average cost: $66,100
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $35,700
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $96,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Eagle Grove, IA residents
Average permit cost in Eagle Grove, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Historical population in Eagle Grove, IA
Historical housing units in Eagle Grove, IA

Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+1.1%).
Most common industries in Eagle Grove, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Food (10.7%)
  • Truck transportation (9.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.1%)
  • Educational services (16.6%)
  • Social assistance (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Eagle Grove, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
  • Construction laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.7%)
  • Child care workers (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)

Average climate in Eagle Grove, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Eagle Grove-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Eagle Grove city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the city center injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Eagle Grove-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 163% 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 233.3 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 460.7 miles away from Eagle Grove center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 296.5 miles away from the city 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 429.8 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 253.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 239.5 miles away from the city 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 Wright County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Eagle Grove topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Eagle Grove:

  • ROTARY ANN HOME (500 SOUTH BLAINE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Eagle Grove:

  • THE HEART OF WRIGHT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-CLARION Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CLARION, IA)
  • HAMILTON COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • SOUTHFIELD WELLNESS COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • CRESTVIEW NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)

Airports located in Eagle Grove:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eagle Grove:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 20 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 52 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Buena Vista University (about 67 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 68 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 70 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 75 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

Public high school in Eagle Grove:

Public elementary/middle schools in Eagle Grove:

  • ROBERT BLUE SCHOOL (Students: 247, Location: 1015 NW 2ND ST, Grades: 5-8)
  • EAGLE GROVE ELEMENTARY (Location: 425 NORTH FORT, Grades: PK-4)
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Library in Eagle Grove:

  • EAGLE GROVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $177,757; Location: 101 S CADWELL; 31,078 books; 814 e-books; 2,606 audio materials; 1,034 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 80 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Eagle Grove: Eagle Grove (A), Eagle Grove Fire Department (B), Eagle Grove Department of Emergency Medical Services (C), Eagle Grove Museum (D), Eagle Grove Memorial Library (E), Eagle Grove Police Department (F), Eagle Grove City Hall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Eagle Grove include: United Methodist Church (A), Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church (B), Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church (C), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (D), Samuel Lutheran Church (E), Church of the Open Bible (F), United Church of Christ (G), Assembly of God Church (H), Grace and Glory Worship Center (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Eagle Grove include: Central Park (1), Greenwood Park (2), Hewitt Park (3), Jaycee Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Sandman Motel (1521 N Iowa Ave).

Birthplace of: Lynn Poole - Creator of the television program, Frances Lee - Actress and Ziegfeld Girl, Robert D. Blue - Politician.

Wright 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 Eagle Grove that have no violations reported:

  • EAGLE GROVE WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 3,583, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
46 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
11 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
84 people in nursing homes in 2000
14 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Eagle Grove (2011 data):

  • Security Savings Bank: Drive-In Branch at 319 West Broadway, branch established on 1966/12/23; at 201 West Broadway, branch established on 1899/03/01. Info updated 2007/02/21: Bank assets: $119.4 mil, Deposits: $95.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Dunn Investment Co.
  • First State Bank: Eagle Grove Branch at 323 South Commercial Avenue, branch established on 2001/10/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $283.6 mil, Deposits: $217.7 mil, headquarters in Webster City, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Van Diest Investment Company
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Eagle Grove Branch at 121 North Commercial Ave, branch established on 1948/07/30. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Eagle Grove:

Marital status in Eagle Grove, IA
  • Never married: 39.3%
  • Now married: 43.4%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Eagle Grove:

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Eagle Grove, IA (based on Wright County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,79623
Evangelical Protestant2,11517
Catholic1,9723
Other41
None4,342-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Wright County:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Wright County:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

9.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.5%
Iowa:

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

16.3%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.3%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Eagle Grove:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Eagle Grove:

20.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Eagle Grove:

10.6%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Eagle Grove:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Eagle Grove:

35.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Eagle Grove:

57.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Eagle Grove, 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 6$31,974$63,9481$682
Streets and Highways 5$21,392$51,3410$0
Sewerage 3$14,785$59,1400$0
Water Supply 3$13,392$53,5680$0
Parks and Recreation 2$8,428$50,5680$0
Financial Administration 2$8,941$53,6460$0
Local Libraries 1$3,800$45,6003$5,407
Other Government Administration 1$7,154$85,8480$0
Health 0$0 1$604
Fire - Other 0$0 4$653
Totals for Government 23$109,866$57,3219$7,346

Eagle Grove government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $1,031,000 ($289.20)
    Sewerage: $826,000 ($231.70)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $704,000 ($197.48)
    Police Protection: $640,000 ($179.52)
    Regular Highways: $449,000 ($125.95)
    Sewerage: $372,000 ($104.35)
    Solid Waste Management: $328,000 ($92.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $241,000 ($67.60)
    Health - Other: $209,000 ($58.63)
    Libraries: $192,000 ($53.86)
    Housing and Community Development: $107,000 ($30.01)
    Financial Administration: $106,000 ($29.73)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $65,000 ($18.23)
    General - Other: $61,000 ($17.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $57,000 ($15.99)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($8.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $20,000 ($5.61)
    Air Transportation: $9,000 ($2.52)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($2.24)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $233,000 ($65.36)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $103,000 ($28.89)
    Other - Transit Utilities: $12,000 ($3.37)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $354,000 ($99.30)
    Police Protection: $29,000 ($8.13)
    Libraries: $10,000 ($2.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,307,000 ($366.62)

Eagle Grove government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $595,000 ($166.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $351,000 ($98.46)
    Other: $213,000 ($59.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($10.94)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $25,000 ($7.01)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $91,000 ($25.53)
    Other: $21,000 ($5.89)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $79,000 ($22.16)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $344,000 ($96.49)
    Rents: $30,000 ($8.42)
    Sale of Property: $22,000 ($6.17)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($1.96)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($1.96)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $742,000 ($208.13)
    Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($0.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $445,000 ($124.82)
    General Local Government Support: $64,000 ($17.95)
    Other: $9,000 ($2.52)
  • Tax - Property: $1,361,000 ($381.77)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $399,000 ($111.92)
    Other License: $31,000 ($8.70)
    Other Selective Sales: $6,000 ($1.68)

Eagle Grove government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,830,000 ($1635.34)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,298,000 ($1486.12)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $533,000 ($149.51)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $655,000 ($183.73)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,587,000 ($445.16)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $200,000 ($56.10)
Businesses in Eagle Grove, IA
NameCountNameCount
FedEx1RadioShack1
Ford1U-Haul1
Jones New York1U.S. Cellular1
La-Z-Boy1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Eagle Grove:

  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eagle Grove:

  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Eagle Grove:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • 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)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
Eagle Grove fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Eagle Grove fatal accident list:

Dec 16, 2021 11:30 PM, Cr-C54/270th St, Lat: 42.662450, Lon: -93.959114, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 3, 2006 04:28 PM, Sr-17, Broadway St, Lat: 42.663930, Lon: -93.904720, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 13, 1988 07:41 PM, 17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 16, 1976 08:33 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 16, 1975 08:33 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.5mTotal length
  • 5,346Total average daily traffic
  • 483Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,346Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Eagle Grove, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Eagle Grove, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

49 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Eagle Grove)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Eagle Grove, IA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Eagle Grove)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3653L, N3653L, N-3653L, Serial Number: 17253822, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 03/13/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Kent T Ristau, 310 S Jackson Ave, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
  • 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: 55920, N55920, N-55920, Serial Number: 28-7325529, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 06/07/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Greg W Sheppard, 303 Nw 8th St, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
  • Aircraft: SIX CHUTER - PROWLER DE PROWLER DE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5624C, N5624C, N-5624C, Serial Number: 2838, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 11/23/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2019
    Registrant (Individual): James K Fisher, 2840 Highway 17, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7EC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7592B, N7592B, N-7592B, Serial Number: 7EC-619, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 11/14/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Brandon Maier, 614 S Jackson Ave, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97842, N97842, N-97842, Serial Number: 108-842, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 07/21/1994
    Registrant (Individual): James R Zigrang, 406 E Broadway, Eagle Grove, IA 50533

Most common first names in Eagle Grove, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3777.6 years
Harold2676.3 years
Robert2573.3 years
Mary2476.9 years
George2276.8 years
Anna2084.7 years
Ruth1982.9 years
Charles1975.9 years
Arthur1879.8 years
James1875.5 years
Most common last names in Eagle Grove, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3681.7 years
Thompson3379.8 years
Anderson2876.8 years
Nelson2777.6 years
Larson2181.4 years
Hanson1882.2 years
Christensen1885.1 years
Smith1777.6 years
Spangler1676.4 years
Olson1580.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eagle Grove, IA
  • 93.1%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eagle Grove, IA
  • 75.8%Utility gas
  • 20.4%Electricity
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Eagle Grove compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.