Parkersburg, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 2,002 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.0%
 
Males: 992  (49.6%)
Females: 1,010  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

47.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50665.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,076 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
Parkersburg:

$68,076
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,030 (it was $16,978 in 2000)

Parkersburg city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $204,244 (it was $71,100 in 2000)
Parkersburg:

$204,244
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $274,129; detached houses: $272,712; townhouses or other attached units: $169,334; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $143,755; mobile homes: $41,403

Median gross rent in 2022: $621.

March 2022 cost of living index in Parkersburg: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%

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  • Races in Parkersburg, IA (2022)
    • 1,62793.3%White alone
    • 512.9%Other race alone
    • 392.2%Asian alone
    • 140.8%Hispanic
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 10.06%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Parkersburg, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Parkersburg is 407 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (72.0%), English (5.6%), American (5.1%), Irish (2.9%), Dutch (2.2%), European (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/7/1874

Elevation: 998 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 1,755 people per square mile   (low).

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18 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,823 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,934 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (23.2 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (165.4 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (266.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Aplington, IA (2.2 miles ),
Stout, IA (2.2 miles ),
New Hartford, IA (2.9 miles ),
Dike, IA (3.3 miles ),
Holland, IA (3.5 miles ),
Wellsburg, IA (3.5 miles ),
Allison, IA (3.5 miles ),
Ackley, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.57 N, Longitude: 92.79 W

Area code: 319

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $431,100
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $263,300
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $257,300
  • 2016: 16 buildings, average cost: $222,000
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $191,700
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $251,700
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $270,500
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $228,300
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $195,500
  • 2010: 14 buildings, average cost: $179,400
  • 2009: 30 buildings, average cost: $176,700
  • 2008: 175 buildings, average cost: $161,100
  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $236,200
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $169,200
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $159,600
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $200,600
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $92,600
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $129,400
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $121,700
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Parkersburg, IA residents
Average permit cost in Parkersburg, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +80 (+4.4%).
Most common industries in Parkersburg, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.3%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Machinery (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Machinery (14.5%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.3%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Parkersburg, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)

Average climate in Parkersburg, Iowa

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 95.4. This is worse than average.

City:

95.4
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Parkersburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 116% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/2008, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Parkersburg city center killed 9 people and injured 70 people and caused $100 million in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 tornado 21.7 miles away from the city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Parkersburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 138% 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 384.2 miles away from Parkersburg center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 268.1 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 365.2 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 384.2 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) earthquake occurred 479.2 miles away from Parkersburg center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 214.1 miles away from Parkersburg 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 Butler County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Parkersburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Parkersburg:

  • MAPLE MANOR VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; APLINGTON, IA)
  • REHABILITATION CENTER OF ALLISON (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ALLISON, IA)
  • THE PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE OF AC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ACKLEY, IA)
  • SHELL ROCK HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SHELL ROCK, IA)
  • GRUNDY CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • GRUNDY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parkersburg:

  • University of Northern Iowa (about 18 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; Full-time enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 26 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 44 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 54 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Iowa State University (about 59 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 63 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 72 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)

Public high school in Parkersburg:

Public elementary/middle school in Parkersburg:

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Library in Parkersburg:

  • KOTHE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $74,463; Location: 309 3RD ST; 12,456 books; 526 audio materials; 1,302 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 61 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Parkersburg: Wagoner Supply and Elevator Incorporated Elevator (A), Parkersburg (B), Parkersburg City Hall (C), Parkersburg Police Department (D), Parkersburg Historical Home (E), Parkersburg Public Library (F), Parkersburg Ambulance Service (G), Parkersburg Fire Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Parkersburg include: Parkersburg United Methodist Church (A), Saint Patricks Church (B), Calvary Baptist Church (C), Hope Reformed Church (D), Christian Reformed Church (E), First Congregational Church (F), Bethel Lutheran Church (G), Faith Lutheran Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery (1), Oak Hill Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: South Beaver Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Parkersburg include: Depot-Caboose Riverfront Park (1), Ed Thomas Field (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Parkersburg Economic Dev (Recreational Trips & Guides; 505 Coates Street).

Birthplace of: Casey Wiegmann - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Jul 20, 1973), Edwin N. Clark - General, Roy Luebbe - Baseball player.

Butler 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:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Parkersburg (2011 data):

  • Iowa State Bank: Parkersburg Branch at 904 Florence Street, branch established on 2002/05/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $202.3 mil, Deposits: $182.1 mil, headquarters in Clarksville, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Clarkel, Inc.
  • MidWestOne Bank: Parkersburg - Branch 33 at 1001 U.S. Highway 57, branch established on 1890/01/01. Info updated 2008/09/04: Bank assets: $1,676.4 mil, Deposits: $1,308.1 mil, headquarters in Iowa City, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 26 total offices, Holding Company: Midwestone Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Parkersburg:

Marital status in Parkersburg, IA
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Parkersburg:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Iowa average:

10.5

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

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Religion statistics for Parkersburg, IA (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,56527
Evangelical Protestant2,19119
Catholic5701
Black Protestant1831
Other-1
None4,358-
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: 5
Butler County:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Butler County:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.7%
Iowa:

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

15.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Parkersburg:

52.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

52.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Parkersburg:

19.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.1%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Parkersburg:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

41.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.6%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Parkersburg:

79.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Parkersburg, 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 3$25,915$103,6603$1,311
Financial Administration 1$7,691$92,2920$0
Water Supply 1$13,711$164,5320$0
Sewerage 1$8,026$96,3120$0
Local Libraries 1$3,760$45,1203$7,007
Streets and Highways 1$6,110$73,3201$4,117
Other and Unallocable 0$0 8$3,486
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$9,475
Totals for Government 8$65,213$97,82027$25,396

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $3,000 ($1.50)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $560,000 ($279.72)
    Regular Highways: $320,000 ($159.84)
    Sewerage: $211,000 ($105.39)
    Water Utilities: $198,000 ($98.90)
    Police Protection: $174,000 ($86.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $150,000 ($74.93)
    Parks and Recreation: $112,000 ($55.94)
    Financial Administration: $100,000 ($49.95)
    Libraries: $97,000 ($48.45)
    Local Fire Protection: $88,000 ($43.96)
    Health - Other: $66,000 ($32.97)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $24,000 ($11.99)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $22,000 ($10.99)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($5.49)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($3.00)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($2.00)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $58,000 ($28.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $457,000 ($228.27)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $204,000 ($101.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $139,000 ($69.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($12.99)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $29,000 ($14.49)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $146,000 ($72.93)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $78,000 ($38.96)
    Sale of Property: $23,000 ($11.49)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.50)
    Special Assessments: $3,000 ($1.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $298,000 ($148.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $232,000 ($115.88)
    General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($4.50)
  • Tax - Property: $1,218,000 ($608.39)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $121,000 ($60.44)
    Other License: $12,000 ($5.99)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,451,000 ($724.78)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,201,000 ($599.90)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $250,000 ($124.88)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,863,000 ($930.57)

Businesses in Parkersburg, IA

  • True Value: 1
  • U.S. Cellular: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Parkersburg:

  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KWAY (1470 AM; 1 kW; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parkersburg:

  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, 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)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KWAY-FM (99.3 FM; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Parkersburg:

  • 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.)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K44FK (Channel 44; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Parkersburg fatal accident list:

Apr 12, 2011 06:49 PM, Sr-14, Top Air Rd, Lat: 42.570669, Lon: -92.789158, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 9, 1987 09:40 PM, 3rd. St., Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 73.3mTotal length
  • 11,295Total average daily traffic
  • 904Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,295Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Parkersburg, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Parkersburg, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 813 3rd Ave (Lat: 42.577194 Lon: -92.780472), Call Sign: KIQ817, Licensee ID: L00027216,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.515 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/1997, Expiration Date: 04/21/2002, Cancellation Date: 02/19/2002, Registrant: Lavern Kluiter, 813 3rd Ave, Parkersburg, IA 50663, Phone: (319) 346-1282

  • 606 Us Hwy 20 (Lat: 42.570250 Lon: -92.786028), Call Sign: WQT973, Licensee ID: L00000015,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.075 MHz, 451.250 MHz, 451.375 MHz, 456.075 MHz, 456.250 MHz, 456.375 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2002, Expiration Date: 09/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2002, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50303, Phone: (319) 333-8007

  • Lat: 42.572861 Lon: -92.790278, Call Sign: WQVG651,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.787 MHz, 456.537 MHz, 457.887 MHz, 452.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2015, Expiration Date: 02/05/2025, Certifier: Rhonda Allen, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:

  • PARKERSBURG, 1309 Circle Drive (Lat: 42.572361 Lon: -92.774167), Call Sign: WRCK747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.012 MHz, 457.012 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2018, Expiration Date: 10/26/2028, Certifier: Timothy Culvelier, Registrant: Radio Communications Dba Rc Systems, 1657 Falls Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701, Phone: (319) 234-3511, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • PARKERSBURG, Rr 2 (Lat: 42.583611 Lon: -92.808889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WMS507,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11285.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • 125 Ft W Of Ccprr And 3rd St (Lat: 42.574417 Lon: -92.791861), Overall height: 25.9 m, Call Sign: WPND581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.218 MHz, 928.218 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2012, Expiration Date: 07/18/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/09/2022, Registrant: Cn, 17641 S Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-3543, Fax: (708) 332-6669, Email:

  • 1252201_Parkersburg, 1016 1/2 Florence Street (Lat: 42.568389 Lon: -92.775639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQYA845,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2016, Expiration Date: 08/02/2026, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • PRK, 1016 1/2 Florence Street (Lat: 42.568389 Lon: -92.775639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRBS653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/2018, Expiration Date: 06/07/2028, Certifier: Donnie Happel, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Parkersburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1584E, N1584E, N-1584E, Serial Number: 17271052, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 08/28/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 05/03/2006
    Registrant (Individual): William E Durbin, 1211 Wemple St, Parkersburg, IA 50665
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 71 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3650Y, N3650Y, N-3650Y, Serial Number: 301=0253, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 548, Parkersburg, IA 50665
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/26/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of reported fires - 12 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Parkersburg, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.3%), and Structure Fires (29.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Parkersburg, IA
    • 5652.3%Outside Fires
    • 3229.9%Structure Fires
    • 1715.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Parkersburg, IA
Most common first names in Parkersburg, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4380.8 years
Henry2582.0 years
Grace2082.0 years
William2081.3 years
George1982.3 years
Anna1882.2 years
Herman1878.0 years
Fred1477.6 years
Jennie1384.0 years
Margaret1380.7 years
Most common last names in Parkersburg, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2278.1 years
Meester1975.3 years
Degroote1282.6 years
Schuck1175.7 years
Jansen1076.1 years
Knock1079.7 years
Nicklaus983.0 years
Card976.2 years
Allspach980.6 years
Arends977.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Parkersburg, IA
  • 81.1%Utility gas
  • 16.4%Electricity
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Wood
  • 0.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Parkersburg, IA
  • 71.2%Electricity
  • 19.9%Utility gas
  • 8.9%Wood


Parkersburg compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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