Elkader, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,204 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.8%
 
Males: 572  (47.5%)
Females: 632  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52043.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,702 (it was $32,857 in 2000)
Elkader:

$61,702
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,761 (it was $16,785 in 2000)

Elkader city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $138,770 (it was $66,300 in 2000)
Elkader:

$138,770
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $242,313; detached houses: $246,147; townhouses or other attached units: $250,953; in 2-unit structures: $233,796; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $425,753; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $464,319; mobile homes: $40,362

Median gross rent in 2022: $760.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elkader: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.5%
(6.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Elkader, IA (2022)
    • 1,24893.8%White alone
    • 473.5%Hispanic
    • 181.4%Two or more races
    • 40.3%Black alone
    • 20.2%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Elkader, Iowa as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elkader is 668 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (47.0%), Irish (10.1%), American (8.5%), English (6.6%), Norwegian (4.1%), Dutch (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1/1900

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 1.40 square miles.

Population density: 862 people per square mile   (low).

Elkader, Iowa map

32 residents are foreign born (2.4% Latin America).

This city:

2.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,055 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,148 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (43.8 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (102.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (202.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Olaf, IA (2.2 miles),
Littleport, IA (2.7 miles),
Farmersburg, IA (2.7 miles ),
Volga, IA (2.8 miles ),
Garnavillo, IA (2.9 miles ),
Elkport, IA (3.2 miles),
Garber, IA (3.2 miles),
Wadena, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.86 N, Longitude: 91.40 W

Area code: 563

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $255,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $116,700
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $66,300
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $56,700
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $93,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Elkader, IA residents
Average permit cost in Elkader, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Elkader, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Educational services (17.8%)
  • Social assistance (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Elkader, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)

Average climate in Elkader, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Elkader-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the Elkader city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.3 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Elkader-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 90% 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 356.1 miles away from Elkader 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 160.6 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 334.3 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 356.1 miles away from Elkader center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 301.0 miles away from Elkader center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 160.5 miles away from Elkader 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 Clayton County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 20, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elkader topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Elkader:

  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 901 DAVIDSON STREET NW)
  • CLAYTON COUNTY VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (100 SANDPIT ROAD, BOX 522)
  • ELKADER CARE CENTER (116 REIMER STREET SW)

Airports and heliports located in Elkader:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elkader:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 21 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 33 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 38 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 47 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 56 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 59 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Viterbo University (about 66 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)

Public high school in Elkader:

Public elementary/middle school in Elkader:

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Library in Elkader:

  • ELKADER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $93,850; Location: 130 N MAIN ST; 19,496 books; 1,453 audio materials; 855 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Central Community School is now K-12 in the Elkader building. The middle school in Volga was closed two years ago. Also, correct the name of the park to "Abdel Kader", not "Ardel". Thank you. Great site!
  • Strongest FM Radio Stations in Elkader, IA: KCTN-FM 100.1 - Elkader, IA (Owner: Design Homes) KKHQ-FM 92.3 - Oelwein, IA (Owner: Cumulus Broadcasting) KFMW-FM 107.9 - Waterloo, IA (Owner: KXEL Broadcasting) KUNI-FM 90.9 - Cedar Falls, IA(Owner: University of Northern Iowa) WQPC-FM 94.3 - Prairie Du Chien, WI (Owner: Robinson Communications) KNEI-FM 103.5 - Waukon, IA (Owner: Wennes Communications) Strongest TV Stations in Elkader, IA: KGAN-TV Ch. 2 (CBS) - Cedar Rapids, IA KWWL-TV Ch. 7 (NBC) - Waterloo, IA KCRG-TV Ch. 9 (ABC) - Cedar Rapids, IA KRIN-TV Ch. 32 (PBS) - Waterloo, IA KFXA-TV Ch. 28 (FOX) - Cedar Rapids, IA Strongest TV Stations Near Decorah, IA KGAN-TV Ch. 2 (CBS) - Cedar Rapids, IA KWWL-TV Ch. 7 (NBC) - Waterloo, IA KCRG_TV Ch. 9 (ABC) - Cedar Rapids, IA KRIN-TV Ch. 32 - Waterloo, IA WXOW-TV Ch. 19 (ABC)- La Crosse, WI WHLA-TV Ch. 31 - La Crosse, WI (PBS?) WLAX-TV Ch. 25 (FOX) - La Crosse, WI WKBT-TV Ch. 8 (CBS) - La Crosse, WI

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elkader: Central Ambulance Service (A), Clayton County Office Building (B), Elkader Public Library (C), Carter House Museum (D), Clayton County Sheriffs Office (E), Elkader Fire Department (F), Clayton County Courthouse (G), Elkader Police Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Elkader include: Zion Lutheran Church (A), Saint Josephs Church (B), Peace United Church of Christ (C), Grace Evangelical Free Church (D), First Congregational Church (E), Bethany Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Eastside Cemetery (1), Saint Josephs Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Elkader include: Ardell Kader City Park (1), Lovers Leap Park (2), Riverside Park (3), Elkader City Park (4), Table Rock Site of July 4 1838 Celebration Historical Marker (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Johnson's Restaurant & Reception Hall (915 High Street Northeast), Elkader Inn Motel (24886 Highway 13).

Court: Juvenile Court Service (429 High Street Northeast).

Birthplace of: Asle Gronna - Politician, Jack Dittmer - Baseball player.

Clayton 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 Elkader and their reported violations in the past:

OSBORNE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER (Address: 29862 OSBORNE RD , Population served: 84, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2013), St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-2013), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-22-2013), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-22-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2013), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-17-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-30-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-25-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-10-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-15-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-11-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-12-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-12-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-08-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2010 and NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-08-2010), St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2010), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-15-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-14-2011)
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elkader that have no violations reported:

  • ELKADER MUNI WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,273, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
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: 0.3% of all households
51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
10 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Elkader in 2000:

  • 56 people in nursing homes
  • 14 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with branches in Elkader (2011 data):

  • Central State Bank: at 102 North Main Street, branch established on 1931/11/12; Elkader Branch at 200 North Main, branch established on 1990/04/13. Info updated 2010/12/07: Bank assets: $155.1 mil, Deposits: $130.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Ajj Bancorp, Inc.
  • FreedomBank: Freedombank at 210 South Main, branch established on 1903/01/01. Info updated 2006/12/22: Bank assets: $225.5 mil, Deposits: $189.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Leroy C. Darby, Inc. Esop

For population 15 years and over in Elkader:

Marital status in Elkader, IA
  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 15.1%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Elkader:

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Elkader, IA (based on Clayton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,65624
Catholic4,3518
Evangelical Protestant1,17415
Other2503
None5,698-
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
Clayton County:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Clayton County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Clayton County:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clayton County:

28.4%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Elkader:

58.6%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Elkader:

59.6%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Elkader:

28.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Elkader:

18.2%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Elkader:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

40.0%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

63.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.3%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elkader, 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 5$11,066$26,5580$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$11,052$44,2080$0
Other Government Administration 2$6,084$36,5040$0
Local Libraries 1$2,727$32,7244$1,607
Other and Unallocable 1$2,616$31,3921$1,268
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$886
Totals for Government 12$33,545$33,5456$3,760

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

  • Construction - Natural Resources - Other: $41,000 ($34.05)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($6.64)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $598,000 ($496.68)
    Water Utilities: $357,000 ($296.51)
    Regular Highways: $261,000 ($216.78)
    General - Other: $260,000 ($215.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $211,000 ($175.25)
    Police Protection: $182,000 ($151.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $164,000 ($136.21)
    Libraries: $130,000 ($107.97)
    Financial Administration: $68,000 ($56.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $29,000 ($24.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $20,000 ($16.61)
    Health - Other: $18,000 ($14.95)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($7.48)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $7,000 ($5.81)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($4.98)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($0.83)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($0.83)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $170,000 ($141.20)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $192,000 ($159.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $474,000 ($393.69)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($16.61)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $564,000 ($468.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $213,000 ($176.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000 ($23.26)
    Other: $5,000 ($4.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $183,000 ($151.99)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $65,000 ($53.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $40,000 ($33.22)
    Sale of Property: $8,000 ($6.64)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($3.32)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($2.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $388,000 ($322.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $158,000 ($131.23)
    Other: $3,000 ($2.49)
  • Tax - Property: $1,085,000 ($901.16)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $119,000 ($98.84)
    Public Utilities Sales: $50,000 ($41.53)
    Other License: $6,000 ($4.98)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($3.32)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,509,000 ($5406.15)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,849,000 ($4857.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $660,000 ($548.17)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $481,000 ($399.50)
Businesses in Elkader, IA
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1Subway1
Lane Furniture1True Value1
MasterBrand Cabinets2U.S. Cellular1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elkader:

  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elkader:

  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

TV broadcast stations around Elkader:

  • 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.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

Elkader fatal accident list:

Jul 31, 2004 03:14 PM, Sr-13, Bridge St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 3, 1996 08:05 AM, E Bridge, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 23, 1978 06:50 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 305ft / 92.6mTotal length
  • 22,895Total average daily traffic
  • 2,999Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,055Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elkader, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 31910-1919
  • 31920-1929
  • 21940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elkader, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elkader)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 101V, N101V, N-101V, Serial Number: 335, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 02/12/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 02/29/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis M Bergan, 28727 Egret Rd, Elkader, IA 52043
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1914V, N1914V, N-1914V, Serial Number: 17263792, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 08/14/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Roger Breitsprecher, 23822 Highway 128, Elkader, IA 52043
  • 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: 3612L, N3612L, N-3612L, Serial Number: 17253781, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 10/22/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 576, Elkader, IA 52043
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4073X, N4073X, N-4073X, Serial Number: 5173, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 04/29/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 09/03/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Gary D Willie, 611 1st St Nw, Elkader, IA 52043
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 488X, N488X, N-488X, Serial Number: 5111, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Paul E Marcotte, 30168 Highway 13, Elkader, IA 52043, Other Owners: Cathy E Marcotte
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6471F, N6471F, N-6471F, Serial Number: 15063071, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/01/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 10/09/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Mark W Koehn, 20788 Grandview Rd, Elkader, IA 52043
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 14-13-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86903, N86903, N-86903, Serial Number: 1265, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/09/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): George J Tegeler, 21193 Grape Rd, Elkader, IA 52043, Other Owners: Pamela M Tegeler

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 7. The highest number of fires - 25 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Elkader, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (50.8%), and Structure Fires (28.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elkader, IA
    • 6050.8%Outside Fires
    • 3428.8%Structure Fires
    • 2117.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elkader, IA
Most common first names in Elkader, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3276.6 years
William2677.4 years
George2278.4 years
Robert1668.7 years
Mary1680.4 years
Marie1579.0 years
James1575.7 years
Arthur1382.0 years
Joseph1378.2 years
Harry1375.4 years
Most common last names in Elkader, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Meyer1782.0 years
Glawe1380.5 years
Larson1279.3 years
Johnson1185.0 years
Miller1174.7 years
Olson1180.3 years
Ehrhardt983.6 years
Lenth983.3 years
Kuehl879.4 years
Moser880.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elkader, IA
  • 88.7%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elkader, IA
  • 65.8%Utility gas
  • 30.0%Electricity
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%No fuel used


Elkader compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Elkader on our top lists:

  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally ill (population 1,000+)"
There are 5 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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