Nichols, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 330 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.8%
 
Males: 151  (45.8%)
Females: 179  (54.2%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52766.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,723 (it was $43,750 in 2000)
Nichols:

$72,723
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,376 (it was $16,082 in 2000)

Nichols city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,447 (it was $63,700 in 2000)
Nichols:

$123,447
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,175; detached houses: $148,600; mobile homes: $65,235

Median gross rent in 2022: $621.

March 2022 cost of living index in Nichols: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.5%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Nichols, IA (2022)
    • 25273.0%White alone
    • 8725.2%Hispanic
    • 41.2%Two or more races
    • 10.3%Black alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Nichols, Iowa as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nichols is 121 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (38.8%), English (10.0%), American (9.4%), Czech (2.4%), Italian (1.8%), Norwegian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/15/1884

Elevation: 637 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 1,416 people per square mile   (low).

Nichols, Iowa map

35 residents are foreign born (10.1% Latin America).

This city:

10.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,371 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,597 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (16.6 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (147.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (189.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lone Tree, IA (2.5 miles ),
West Liberty, IA (2.6 miles ),
Conesville, IA (2.7 miles ),
Atalissa, IA (3.1 miles ),
Letts, IA (3.3 miles ),
Fruitland, IA (3.6 miles ),
Hills, IA (3.6 miles ),
Fredonia, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.48 N, Longitude: 91.31 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $131,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Nichols, IA residents
Average permit cost in Nichols, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+2.2%).
Most common industries in Nichols, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (17.5%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (21.4%)
  • Truck transportation (9.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Food (11.8%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Nichols, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Food processing workers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.2%)
  • Food processing workers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Communications equipment operators (5.9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.4%)

Average climate in Nichols, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Nichols, Iowa average temperatures Nichols, Iowa average precipitation Nichols, Iowa humidity Nichols, Iowa wind speed Nichols, Iowa snowfall Nichols, Iowa sunshine Nichols, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.326. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.326
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 25.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Nichols-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.9 miles away from the Nichols city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 32.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Nichols-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 150% 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 277.0 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 257.9 miles away from Nichols center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 277.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 124.8 miles away from Nichols center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 305.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 277.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Muscatine County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Nichols topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Nichols:

  • LONE TREE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LONE TREE, IA)
  • SIMPSON MEMORIAL HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WEST LIBERTY, IA)
  • LUTHERAN HOMES SOCIETY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MUSCATINE, IA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - MUSCATINE (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MUSCATINE, IA)
  • BETHESDA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MUSCATINE, IA)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE AT MUSCATINE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MUSCATINE, IA)
  • ALL-AMERICAN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MUSCATINE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nichols:

  • University of Iowa (about 18 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 35 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 38 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 38 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Augustana College (about 40 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 40 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Black Hawk College (about 45 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Nichols: Nichols Fire Department (A), Nichols City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Nichols include: United Methodist Church (A), Church of Saint Mary (B), Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Nichols (2011 data):

  • Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank: Nichols Branch at 431 Main Street, branch established on 1934/07/01. Info updated 2008/07/18: Bank assets: $115.6 mil, Deposits: $83.0 mil, headquarters in Iowa City, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Lone Tree Service Company

For population 15 years and over in Nichols:

Marital status in Nichols, IA
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 58.1%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Nichols:

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Nichols, IA (based on Muscatine County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,54230
Catholic6,1204
Evangelical Protestant3,26228
Other6793
None25,142-
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: 9
This county:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Muscatine County:

27.9%
State:

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

19.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Nichols:

46.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Nichols:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Nichols:

22.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Nichols:

10.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Nichols:

33.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Nichols:

54.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Nichols, 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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 9$629
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 5$5,253
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$3,164
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,737
Totals for Government 0$0 16$10,783

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

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $34,000 ($103.03)
    Police Protection: $34,000 ($103.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($75.76)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($66.67)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($48.48)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($24.24)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($15.15)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($12.12)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($3.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($3.03)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $1,000 ($3.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $36,000 ($109.09)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $40,000 ($121.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($90.91)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($18.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $6,000 ($18.18)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($12.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $46,000 ($139.39)
  • Tax - Property: $60,000 ($181.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $39,000 ($118.18)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($6.06)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $825,000 ($2500.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Nichols:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOC (1420 AM; 5 kW; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nichols:

  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVIK (90.3 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • K295AC (106.9 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Nichols:

  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K62FU (Channel 62; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 41.5mTotal length
  • 4,215Total average daily traffic
  • 656Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,215Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Nichols, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Nichols, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1651 Davis Ave. (Lat: 41.502500 Lon: -91.308889), Call Sign: WPVP666,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.675 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2022, Expiration Date: 07/26/2032, Certifier: Kory Kaalberg, Registrant: National License Corporation, 9050 Briarclift Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-NICHOLS-SW-1, 210th St (Lat: 41.437972 Lon: -91.340194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRVL552,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 12/06/2022, Expiration Date: 12/06/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: N0LSH, Previous Call Sign: KB0EYT, Licensee ID: L00166608, Grant Date: 03/17/2000, Expiration Date: 06/12/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/13/2012, Registrant: Audrey J Rasmussen, 1788 Hwy 22, Nichols, IA 52766

  • Call Sign: WA0VYZ, Licensee ID: L00856279, Grant Date: 05/09/2016, Expiration Date: 07/29/2026, Certifier: Galo J Stroppel Sr, Registrant: Galo J Stroppel Sr, 411 Pleasant St, Nichols, IA 52766

  • Call Sign: KC0QXK, Licensee ID: L00753117, Grant Date: 08/23/2023, Expiration Date: 10/09/2033, Certifier: Kevin W Flynn, Registrant: Kevin W Flynn, 2269 Camp Ave, Nichols, IA 52766

  • Call Sign: KC0RUV, Licensee ID: L00826818, Grant Date: 03/09/2004, Expiration Date: 03/09/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2016, Certifier: Melisa R Abbot, Registrant: Melisa R Abbot, 1195 Bay Cir, Nichols, IA 52766

  • Call Sign: KD0BDU, Licensee ID: L01160080, Grant Date: 07/12/2007, Expiration Date: 07/12/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2009, Certifier: Casey A Jones, Registrant: Casey A Jones, 2046 Davis Ave, Nichols, IA 52766

  • Call Sign: KD0FDO, Licensee ID: L01429791, Grant Date: 02/06/2019, Expiration Date: 02/06/2029, Certifier: Michael S Conroy, Registrant: Michael S Conroy, Nichols, IA 52766


Most common first names in Nichols, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert669.8 years
Clarence474.0 years
James462.0 years
John480.0 years
George484.7 years
Helen376.1 years
Albert379.7 years
Edward376.3 years
Joseph371.3 years
Elsie387.6 years
Most common last names in Nichols, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schmitt1079.8 years
Mills976.9 years
Hazen576.6 years
Brenneman477.3 years
Hillyer482.8 years
Hutchinson456.7 years
Kirkpatrick472.8 years
Lanfier460.5 years
Mcgowan469.2 years
Oostendorp481.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nichols, IA
  • 78.8%Utility gas
  • 20.3%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Nichols, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Nichols compared to Iowa state average:

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

Nichols on our top lists:

  • #82 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Richard D. Woodford (3)
  • Troy Daniel Fridley (1)
  • Timothy J. Nichols (1)

Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.