Gowrie, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 939 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.5%
 
Males: 460  (49.0%)
Females: 479  (51.0%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50543.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,409 (it was $36,136 in 2000)
Gowrie:

$51,409
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,682 (it was $17,348 in 2000)

Gowrie city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,086 (it was $62,300 in 2000)
Gowrie:

$97,086
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,391; detached houses: $128,998; townhouses or other attached units: $102,327; in 2-unit structures: $159,170

Median gross rent in 2022: $629.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gowrie: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.4%
(2.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Gowrie, IA (2022)
    • 73585.8%White alone
    • 617.1%Hispanic
    • 485.6%Two or more races
    • 80.9%Other race alone
    • 70.8%Asian alone

Races in Gowrie 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 Gowrie, Iowa as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gowrie is 528 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.06
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (29.4%), Swedish (11.5%), Norwegian (8.2%), American (8.0%), Czech (5.5%), Irish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/18/1881

Elevation: 1137 feet

Land area: 1.46 square miles.

Population density: 642 people per square mile   (low).

Gowrie, Iowa map

11 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,657 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,008 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (38.1 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (113.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (340.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Callender, IA (2.4 miles ),
Farnhamville, IA (2.4 miles ),
Harcourt, IA (2.5 miles ),
Paton, IA (2.9 miles ),
Somers, IA (3.1 miles),
Rinard, IA (3.3 miles),
Moorland, IA (3.4 miles),
Dayton, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.28 N, Longitude: 94.29 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $224,600
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $289,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $318,800
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $144,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $157,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $123,200
  • 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $13,600
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,800
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $111,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Gowrie, IA residents
Average permit cost in Gowrie, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+1.0%).
Most common industries in Gowrie, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.0%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.2%)
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Gowrie, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)

Average climate in Gowrie, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gowrie-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Gowrie city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 11.1 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gowrie-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 195% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 428.8 miles away from Gowrie center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 250.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 290.4 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 237.1 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 428.8 miles away from Gowrie center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 485.3 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 Webster County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gowrie topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Gowrie:

  • GOWRIE CARE CENTER LLC (1808 MAIN STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Gowrie:

  • GRANDVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DAYTON, IA)
  • FRIENDSHIP HAVEN, INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • TRINITY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF FORT DODGE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • TRINITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FORT DODGE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gowrie:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 16 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 38 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 53 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Buena Vista University (about 54 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Drake University (about 58 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 83 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 85 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)

Public high school in Gowrie:

See full list of schools located in Gowrie

Library in Gowrie:

  • GOWRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $39,958; Location: 1204 MARKET ST; 10,820 books; 244 audio materials; 520 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 44 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gowrie: Gowrie Golf and Country Club (A), Bruntlett Elevator (B), West Central Co-op Elevator (C), Gowrie (D), Southwest Webster Ambulance Service (E), Gowrie Fire Department (F), Gowrie Depot Historical Museum (G), Gowrie City Community Center (H), Gowrie Public Library (I), Gowrie City Police Department (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gowrie include: United Methodist Church (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Gowrie: Laurel Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Darrell Huff - author.

Webster 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 Gowrie that have no violations reported:

  • GOWRIE MUNI UTILITIES WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,037, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
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
30 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
44 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Gowrie (2011 data):

  • Security Savings Bank: at 1015 Market, branch established on 1914/04/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $100.8 mil, Deposits: $86.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Security Financial, Inc.
  • Heartland Bank: 1113 Market Street Branch at 1113 Market Street, branch established on 1883/10/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $106.4 mil, Deposits: $79.8 mil, headquarters in Somers, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Somers Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Gowrie:

Marital status in Gowrie, IA
  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 14.9%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Gowrie:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gowrie, IA (based on Webster County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,41429
Evangelical Protestant7,05832
Catholic7,0561
Other8934
Black Protestant1322
None13,460-
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: 7
Webster County:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Webster County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Webster County:

7.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Webster County:

5.70 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Webster County:

28.0%
State:

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

15.6%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

52.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.4%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

40.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Gowrie:

57.8%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gowrie, 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
Electric Power 3$12,577$50,3080$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,504$42,0480$0
Financial Administration 1$2,848$34,1760$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,100$49,2000$0
Local Libraries 1$4,082$48,9842$1,374
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,510$42,1202$704
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,190
Sewerage 0$0 1$989
Welfare 0$0 3$6,726
Totals for Government 8$30,621$45,9329$11,983

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $105,000 ($111.82)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,020,000 ($1086.26)
    Financial Administration: $298,000 ($317.36)
    Regular Highways: $242,000 ($257.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $187,000 ($199.15)
    Water Utilities: $179,000 ($190.63)
    Sewerage: $156,000 ($166.13)
    Police Protection: $153,000 ($162.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $102,000 ($108.63)
    Libraries: $63,000 ($67.09)
    Public Welfare - Other: $60,000 ($63.90)
    Local Fire Protection: $45,000 ($47.92)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($25.56)
    Housing and Community Development: $11,000 ($11.71)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($6.39)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($5.32)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($5.32)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($3.19)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($13.84)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($39.40)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $237,000 ($252.40)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($5.32)

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

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $300,000 ($319.49)
    Sewerage: $148,000 ($157.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $103,000 ($109.69)
    Other: $60,000 ($63.90)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $2,000 ($2.13)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $19,000 ($20.23)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $247,000 ($263.05)
    Interest Earnings: $125,000 ($133.12)
    Rents: $17,000 ($18.10)
    Sale of Property: $6,000 ($6.39)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.06)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,008,000 ($1073.48)
    Water Utilities: $158,000 ($168.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $129,000 ($137.38)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.06)
  • Tax - Property: $459,000 ($488.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $141,000 ($150.16)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.13)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,583,000 ($2750.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,347,000 ($2499.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $236,000 ($251.33)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,394,000 ($1484.56)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,265,000 ($1347.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gowrie:

  • 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.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVFD (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gowrie:

  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KICB (88.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Gowrie:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.5mTotal length
  • 3,090Total average daily traffic
  • 585Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,090Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Gowrie, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gowrie, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, Grain Elevator 1/2 Mi E & 1/2 Mi N Of Inters Of Hwy 53 & 175 (Lat: 42.274972 Lon: -94.270500), Structure height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WNEJ579,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6825.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2012, Expiration Date: 11/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2022, Registrant: Iowa Central Community College, One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, Phone: (515) 576-7201, Email:

  • E Walnut St (Lat: 42.266917 Lon: -94.332167), Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNTX631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.162 MHz, 928.162 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2000, Expiration Date: 03/03/2010, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2010, Phone: (515) 432-8602

  • Gowrie, 1461 355th Street (Lat: 42.275944 Lon: -94.309056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQEE891,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6775.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2006, Expiration Date: 01/10/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • GOWRIE, Lat: 42.281000 Lon: -94.291306, Call Sign: WQHK727,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2017, Expiration Date: 08/23/2027, Certifier: Chuck Angstrom, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K0VBH, Licensee ID: L00213280, Grant Date: 02/06/2004, Expiration Date: 04/05/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2016, Certifier: Kent M Moustgard, Registrant: Kent M Moustgard, 903 Walnut, Gowrie, IA 50543

  • Call Sign: W7DCR, Licensee ID: L01308582, Grant Date: 08/08/2017, Expiration Date: 10/21/2027, Certifier: Gary W Kaehler, Registrant: Gary W Kaehler, 1009 County Rd, Gowrie, IA 50543-7439

  • Call Sign: WA0OWE, Licensee ID: L01310883, Grant Date: 05/24/2017, Expiration Date: 08/18/2027, Certifier: Robert I Jacobson, Registrant: Robert I Jacobson, 1018 Sunrise Drive, Gowrie, IA 50543

  • Call Sign: KD0OWY, Licensee ID: L01644535, Grant Date: 06/14/2011, Expiration Date: 06/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2023, Certifier: Stephenie L Black, Registrant: Stephenie L Black, 1110 Walnut St, Gowrie, IA 50543


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: DOUGLAS L OLSON OLSON SUPER CUB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320 (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 522D, N522D, N-522D, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2019, Airworthiness Date: 05/08/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas L Olson, 1135 310th St, Gowrie, IA 50543

Most common first names in Gowrie, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Carl2283.1 years
Clarence1281.7 years
Ruth1180.0 years
Donald1072.5 years
Robert1069.3 years
Richard1071.7 years
Roy981.3 years
Anna990.3 years
John978.9 years
Mabel889.3 years
Most common last names in Gowrie, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson3580.7 years
Johnson2782.1 years
Peterson2480.3 years
Carlson1974.6 years
Nelson1582.7 years
Youngquist1179.9 years
Amandus1181.6 years
Larson972.4 years
Telleen980.0 years
Swanson886.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gowrie, IA
  • 89.9%Utility gas
  • 6.8%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gowrie, IA
  • 71.2%Electricity
  • 28.8%Utility gas


Gowrie compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Gowrie on our top lists:

  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Malaysia (population 500+)"
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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