Ruthven, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 713 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.3%
 
Males: 347  (48.8%)
Females: 366  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51358.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,383 (it was $31,027 in 2000)
Ruthven:

$61,383
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,633 (it was $17,079 in 2000)

Ruthven city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,014 (it was $40,900 in 2000)
Ruthven:

$96,014
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $97,013; detached houses: $97,343; mobile homes: $65,923

Median gross rent in 2022: $566.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ruthven: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.5%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ruthven, IA (2022)
    • 63484.8%White alone
    • 729.6%Two or more races
    • 435.7%Hispanic
    • 40.5%Asian alone

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Ancestries: American (24.2%), German (23.2%), Irish (11.2%), English (2.8%), Norwegian (2.8%), European (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/12/1885

Elevation: 1430 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 1,693 people per square mile   (low).

Ruthven, Iowa map

19 residents are foreign born (1.9% Latin America, 0.7% Asia).

This city:

2.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,082 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $922 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (87.6 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (141.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (378.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dickens, IA (2.5 miles ),
Ayrshire, IA (2.7 miles ),
Gillett Grove, IA (3.3 miles),
Graettinger, IA (3.3 miles ),
Emmetsburg, IA (3.3 miles ),
Spencer, IA (3.5 miles ),
Terril, IA (3.6 miles ),
Curlew, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 43.13 N, Longitude: 94.90 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Ruthven, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ruthven, IA in 2022

Ruthven satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $116,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $190,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $53,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ruthven, IA residents
Average permit cost in Ruthven, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+0.7%).
Most common industries in Ruthven, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (10.0%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Machinery (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Ruthven, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Religious workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)

Average climate in Ruthven, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Ruthven-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Ruthven city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/11/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the city center caused $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ruthven-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 184.4 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 237.7 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 203.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 476.1 miles away from Ruthven center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 188.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 185.1 miles away from Ruthven center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palo Alto County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ruthven topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ruthven:

  • RUTHVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (2701 MITCHELL STREET BOX 0)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Ruthven:

  • PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • EMMETSBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; SPENCER, IA)
  • LONGHOUSE-NORTHSHIRE, LTD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SPENCER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ruthven:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 20 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 38 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 57 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 84 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 84 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 87 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 90 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)

Public high school in Ruthven:

Public elementary/middle school in Ruthven:

See full list of schools located in Ruthven

Library in Ruthven:

  • RUTHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $30,409; Location: 1301 GOWRIE ST; 7,650 books; 669 audio materials; 480 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 51 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ruthven: Ruthven (A), Farmer Co-op Elevator (B), Palo Alto Community Ambulance Ruthven (C), Ruthven Fire Department (D), Ruthven City Hall (E), Ruthven Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ruthven include: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Palo Alto CO (Nature Centers; 3259 355th Avenue).

Hotel: Redwood Motel Resort (3524 330th Street).

Birthplace of: Ross E. Rowell - Marine Corps general.

Palo Alto 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:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

29 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Ruthven (2011 data):

  • Iowa State Bank: -Ruthven Branch at 1108 Gowrie Street, branch established on 1941/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $259.4 mil, Deposits: $194.8 mil, headquarters in Algona, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co.

For population 15 years and over in Ruthven:

Marital status in Ruthven, IA
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 37.5%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 22.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ruthven:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ruthven, IA (based on Palo Alto County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00812
Catholic2,7987
Evangelical Protestant1,4449
Other--
None2,171-
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
Palo Alto County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

9.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
State:

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

9.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.6%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ruthven:

49.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Ruthven:

29.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.6%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ruthven:

15.6%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ruthven:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

39.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Ruthven:

55.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ruthven, 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
Water Supply 3$12,811$51,2440$0
Streets and Highways 3$11,173$44,6920$0
Other Government Administration 3$11,563$46,2523$1,233
Local Libraries 0$0 8$8,308
Totals for Government 9$35,547$47,39611$9,542

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

  • Construction - Natural Resources - Other: $37,000 ($51.89)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $230,000 ($322.58)
    Sewerage: $229,000 ($321.18)
    Water Utilities: $139,000 ($194.95)
    General - Other: $78,000 ($109.40)
    Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($74.33)
    Police Protection: $50,000 ($70.13)
    Libraries: $38,000 ($53.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($53.30)
    General Public Buildings: $38,000 ($53.30)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $18,000 ($25.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $15,000 ($21.04)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($8.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($8.42)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($7.01)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.40)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($16.83)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $50,000 ($70.13)
    Other - General - Other: $7,000 ($9.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $168,000 ($235.62)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $242,000 ($339.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($102.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($11.22)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $5,000 ($7.01)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $12,000 ($16.83)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $128,000 ($179.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $32,000 ($44.88)
    Sale of Property: $11,000 ($15.43)
    Rents: $5,000 ($7.01)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.40)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $161,000 ($225.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $91,000 ($127.63)
    Other: $45,000 ($63.11)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($9.82)
  • Tax - Property: $178,000 ($249.65)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $60,000 ($84.15)
    Other License: $3,000 ($4.21)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $516,000 ($723.70)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $471,000 ($660.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($63.11)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,425,000 ($1998.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ruthven:

  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KICD (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Ruthven:

  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLLT (104.9 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KICD-FM (107.7 FM; SPENCER, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KUOO (103.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUQQ (102.1 FM; MILFORD, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KOJI (90.7 FM; OKOBOJI, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KJIA (88.9 FM; SPIRIT LAKE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Ruthven:

  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Ruthven fatal accident list:

Feb 24, 2014 07:20 PM, Us-18, Lat: 43.126356, Lon: -94.888247, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 9, 1982 02:00 PM, 341, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.1mTotal length
  • 810Total average daily traffic
  • 95Total average daily truck traffic
  • 810Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • RUTHVEN, 2.1 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 43.150528 Lon: -94.857750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WNEQ255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2134.80 MHz, 2139.60 MHz, 1965.00 MHz, 6665.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2002, Expiration Date: 07/23/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2004, Phone: (515) 332-2571

  • STATION, 2.1 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 43.150500 Lon: -94.857750), Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WNER886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.581 MHz, 928.581 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2012, Expiration Date: 11/03/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2023, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7767, Email:

  • RUTHVEN, On Rte 18 2 Mi E Of (Lat: 43.123278 Lon: -94.858028), Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WPOR621,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10562.5 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 10552.5 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2008, Expiration Date: 08/31/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/13/2016, Certifier: Paul Bergmann, Registrant: Chadbourne & Parke LLP, 1200 New Hampshire Ave. Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 974-5600, Fax: (202) 974-5602, Email:

  • Ruthven, 2.1 Mi Ne (Lat: 43.150528 Lon: -94.857750), Type: Mast, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 58.9 m, Call Sign: WPYD382,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+25 more), Grant Date: 06/29/2023, Expiration Date: 07/22/2033, Certifier: Allan J Becker, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7767, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:

  • WHITTEMORE, 4898 410th Street (Lat: 43.052417 Lon: -94.620056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WQDE393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6780.62 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2005, Expiration Date: 08/04/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/10/2015, Certifier: Lynn J Miller, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7767, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:

  • RUTHVEN, 350th Street (Ia15_ruthven 196549325) (Lat: 43.141306 Lon: -94.912639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQPP499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2012, Expiration Date: 07/12/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • WHITTEMORE, 4898 410th Street (Lat: 43.052472 Lon: -94.619833), Type: Pole, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WRWQ877, Licensee ID: L00003092,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 03/18/2023, Expiration Date: 03/18/2033, Certifier: Brad Hill, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, Po Box 508 - 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7767, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0NEP, Licensee ID: L00837135, Grant Date: 03/25/2004, Expiration Date: 06/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 06/23/2016, Certifier: Carol A Peaslee, Registrant: Carol A Peaslee, 3242 335th Ave, Ruthven, IA 51358

  • Call Sign: KG0UK, Licensee ID: L00819100, Grant Date: 02/24/2004, Expiration Date: 05/17/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2016, Certifier: Donald M Peaslee, Registrant: Donald M Peaslee, 3242 335th Ave, Ruthven, IA 51358

  • Call Sign: WB0PKK, Licensee ID: L00231037, Grant Date: 03/31/1992, Expiration Date: 03/31/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2004, Registrant: David A Lindahl, Ruthven, IA 51358

  • Call Sign: KD0FHT, Licensee ID: L01435137, Grant Date: 10/02/2008, Expiration Date: 10/02/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/03/2020, Certifier: Mike R Meyer, Registrant: Mike R Meyer, Ruthven, IA 51358


Most common first names in Ruthven, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1572.9 years
Mary1484.2 years
John1477.1 years
George1083.2 years
Earl979.3 years
Leonard878.0 years
Anna787.7 years
Charles778.2 years
Arthur774.9 years
Harry776.9 years
Most common last names in Ruthven, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1782.3 years
Nelson1485.3 years
Hanson1283.5 years
Miller1081.7 years
Hansen976.3 years
Eaton879.0 years
Peterson772.9 years
Roland776.8 years
Rustan679.9 years
Zielstra681.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ruthven, IA
  • 71.1%Utility gas
  • 20.9%Electricity
  • 7.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ruthven, IA
  • 90.4%Electricity
  • 9.6%Utility gas


Ruthven 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Ruthven on our top lists:

  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in South Africa (population 500+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Southern Africa (population 500+)"
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