Scranton, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 504 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.6%
 
Males: 278  (55.3%)
Females: 226  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

47.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51462.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,906 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Scranton:

$50,906
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,036 (it was $13,836 in 2000)

Scranton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $59,580 (it was $32,900 in 2000)
Scranton:

$59,580
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,655; detached houses: $151,312

Median gross rent in 2022: $825.

March 2022 cost of living index in Scranton: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.2%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 90.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Scranton, IA (2022)
    • 48592.7%White alone
    • 275.2%Two or more races
    • 101.9%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Scranton, Iowa as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Scranton is 114 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.2%), Irish (13.0%), English (9.2%), American (7.0%), Swedish (3.8%), Scottish (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/18/1880

Elevation: 1185 feet

Land area: 1.88 square miles.

Population density: 268 people per square mile   (very low).

Scranton, Iowa map

27 residents are foreign born (3.3% Latin America, 0.8% Europe).

This city:

4.5%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $935 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $692 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (47.0 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (92.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (353.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ralston, IA (2.1 miles),
Jefferson, IA (3.0 miles ),
Glidden, IA (3.1 miles ),
Churdan, IA (3.1 miles ),
Bayard, IA (3.4 miles ),
Coon Rapids, IA (3.5 miles ),
Lanesboro, IA (3.7 miles),
Bagley, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.02 N, Longitude: 94.55 W

Area code: 712

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $73,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+0.8%).
Most common industries in Scranton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.7%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.3%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.1%)
  • Machinery (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.7%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Scranton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)

Average climate in Scranton, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Scranton, Iowa average temperatures Scranton, Iowa average precipitation Scranton, Iowa humidity Scranton, Iowa wind speed Scranton, Iowa snowfall Scranton, Iowa sunshine Scranton, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Scranton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the Scranton city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.3 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Scranton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 218% 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 407.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 263.0 miles away from Scranton center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 228.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 464.5 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 288.5 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 429.5 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 Greene County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Scranton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Scranton:

  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; JEFFERSON, IA)
  • GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JEFFERSON, IA)
  • BAYARD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BAYARD, IA)
  • THOMAS REST HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; COON RAPIDS, IA)
  • NEW HOPE VILLAGE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CARROLL, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Scranton:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 37 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 53 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 55 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Buena Vista University (about 55 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 83 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 89 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Library in Scranton:

  • SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $34,228; Location: 1102 MAIN; 10,324 books; 156 audio materials; 959 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 31 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Bryce Paup Pro Football player for Green Bay Packers born 1968

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Scranton: West Central Co-op Elevator (A), Scranton (B), Scranton Fire and Rescue Unit (C), Scranton Volunteer Fire Department (D), Scranton City Town Hall (E), Scranton Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Scranton include: Saint Paul's Catholic Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), Church of Christ (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Raccoon River Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 957 E Avenue).

Greene 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 Scranton and their reported violations in the past:

RACCOON RIVER BIBLE CAMP (Address: 875 B AVE , Population served: 87, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Scranton (2011 data):

  • Peoples Trust & Savings Bank: Scranton Branch at 1021 Main Street, branch established on 1985/06/10. Info updated 2008/03/24: Bank assets: $265.7 mil, Deposits: $224.0 mil, headquarters in Clive, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Green Circle Investments, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Scranton:

Marital status in Scranton, IA
  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

For population 25 years and over in Scranton:

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Scranton, IA (based on Greene County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,80116
Evangelical Protestant1,4146
Catholic8804
Other1582
None4,083-
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: 1
Greene County:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

9.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Greene County:

28.7%
Iowa:

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

17.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Scranton:

42.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.4%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Scranton:

13.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Scranton:

36.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

52.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Scranton:

74.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Scranton, 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 2$11,869$71,2140$0
Financial Administration 1$2,824$33,8880$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$1,638
Totals for Government 3$14,693$58,7723$1,638

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $21,000 ($41.67)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $139,000 ($275.79)
    Sewerage: $122,000 ($242.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $65,000 ($128.97)
    Regular Highways: $63,000 ($125.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $48,000 ($95.24)
    General - Other: $45,000 ($89.29)
    Libraries: $37,000 ($73.41)
    Financial Administration: $37,000 ($73.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $29,000 ($57.54)
    Police Protection: $29,000 ($57.54)
    General Public Buildings: $14,000 ($27.78)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($9.92)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($3.97)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($3.97)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($1.98)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($27.78)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $29,000 ($57.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $104,000 ($206.35)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($7.94)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $121,000 ($240.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $67,000 ($132.94)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $23,000 ($45.63)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $31,000 ($61.51)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $74,000 ($146.83)
    Rents: $12,000 ($23.81)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($3.97)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($3.97)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.98)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $201,000 ($398.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $69,000 ($136.90)
    General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($33.73)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.98)
  • Tax - Property: $189,000 ($375.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $55,000 ($109.13)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.98)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $902,000 ($1789.68)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $746,000 ($1480.16)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $156,000 ($309.52)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $902,000 ($1789.68)
    End of Fiscal Year: $746,000 ($1480.16)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $821,000 ($1628.97)

Strongest AM radio stations in Scranton:

  • 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.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCIM (1380 AM; 1 kW; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Scranton:

  • KGRA (98.9 FM; JEFFERSON, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • 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)
  • KWOI (90.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKRL (93.7 FM; CARROLL, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIKD (106.7 FM; LAKE CITY, IA; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Scranton:

  • 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.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 33.0mTotal length
  • 1,515Total average daily traffic
  • 189Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,515Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Scranton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Scranton Fire Dept (Lat: 42.023306 Lon: -94.548861), Call Sign: WXY387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.205 MHz, 154.280 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2023, Expiration Date: 10/25/2033, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Maintenance Shop (Lat: 42.021639 Lon: -94.545806), Call Sign: KGI654, Licensee ID: L00026273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.200 MHz, 458.200 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2002, Expiration Date: 03/05/2012, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2012, Registrant: County Of Greene, 114 N. Chestnut, Jefferson, IA 50129, Phone: (515) 386-5650

  • 7 Mi S Of Int Ia 25 And Us 30 Hwys (Lat: 41.916361 Lon: -94.553306), Call Sign: KNFB531, Licensee ID: L00492987,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.655 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2002, Expiration Date: 05/11/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2012, Registrant: Donald Bielenberg, 495 290th St, Scranton, IA 51462

  • 2204 E Avenue (Lat: 42.022222 Lon: -94.546111), Call Sign: WQIM995,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.095 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2018, Expiration Date: 03/24/2028, Certifier: Brian D Hunter, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668

  • Mp 240.93 Boone Sub Ded (Lat: 42.018944 Lon: -94.542833), Type: Pole, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQNH398,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.890 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2021, Expiration Date: 02/07/2031, Certifier: Larry J Kopiasz, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 S 15th St Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • 1718 F Ave (Lat: 41.976944 Lon: -94.534000), Call Sign: WQQY569,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.200 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/2013, Expiration Date: 03/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2023, Certifier: Craig Skalla, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • 1204 Main St (Lat: 42.018583 Lon: -94.544972), Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WPJD551,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.437 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/1996, Expiration Date: 03/05/2001, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2001, Phone: (515) 432-8602

  • 900 Madison (Lat: 42.022194 Lon: -94.543583), Structure height: 19.8 m, Call Sign: WPOP256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2008, Expiration Date: 08/05/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2018, Registrant: Jefferson-Scranton Csd, 204 W. Madison, Jefferson, IA 50129, Phone: (515) 386-3613, Email:

  • Scranton, 4.4 Mi Se Of (Lat: 41.986944 Lon: -94.474667), Type: Pole, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WPYT874,
    Assigned Frequencies: 954.350 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2003, Expiration Date: 10/27/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2004, Certifier: Allan J Becker, Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, 1554 St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 840-2878, Fax: (303) 840-1129, Email:

  • boia 24235 3, Lat: 42.022778 Lon: -94.569722, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 19 m, Call Sign: WQKA204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 03/03/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2019, Certifier: William J Wax, Registrant: Breeze Broadband Communications, Inc., 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 680, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-4040, Email:

  • Hoyle Tower, 2208 F Ave (Lat: 41.906361 Lon: -94.532750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WREC333, Licensee ID: L00170236,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2019, Expiration Date: 09/17/2029, Certifier: Andrew M Randol, Registrant: Panora Telecommunications, Panora, IA 50216, Phone: (641) 755-2800, Fax: (641) 755-2425, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 1.63 Miles Sse Of Scranton City Center (Lat: 41.999972 Lon: -94.536361), Call Sign: KNKC334, Licensee ID: L00011049,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.090 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 01/04/1999, Registrant: West Central Pagers, Inc., 1421 Second Street, Perry, IA 50220


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0MCP, Licensee ID: L00832021, Grant Date: 01/18/2014, Expiration Date: 03/29/2024, Certifier: Randy J Hoyt, Registrant: Randy J Hoyt, 199 250th St, Scranton, IA 51462

  • Call Sign: WA0SPK, Licensee ID: L00249581, Grant Date: 05/04/2018, Expiration Date: 05/27/2028, Certifier: Charles R Duff, Registrant: Charles R Duff, 687 260th St, Scranton, IA 51462


FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: JACOBS ARMIN B VANS RV9A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 26AJ, N26AJ, N-26AJ, Serial Number: 90444, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 10/31/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Pemble Digging And Drainage Service Inc, 1093 D Ave, Scranton, IA 51462
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 425 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 12, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A SERIES (715 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 425SB, N425SB, N-425SB, Serial Number: 425-0017, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 10/19/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Mclaughlin Family Companies Inc, Po Box 336, Scranton, IA 51462
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-201T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 59LM, N59LM, N-59LM, Serial Number: 28R-7703402, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 09/30/1988, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brian D Hunter, 2204 E Ave, Scranton, IA 51462, Other Owners: Vaughn Bauer
  • Aircraft: PIPER AEROSTAR 601P (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 60772, N60772, N-60772, Serial Number: 61P07278063353, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 02/09/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Mclaughlin Family Co, Po Box 336, Scranton, IA 51462
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7342J, N7342J, N-7342J, Serial Number: 28-24671, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Juke Wc Skalla, 661 250th St, Scranton, IA 51462
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8600G, N8600G, N-8600G, Serial Number: 15062700, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 01/06/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 05/03/2010
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brian D Hunter, 2204 E Ave, Scranton, IA 51462, Other Owners: Lyle A Hoyle, Robert K Jr Miller

Most common first names in Scranton, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1280.1 years
Mary1285.3 years
John1182.0 years
James782.6 years
Harold771.9 years
Lloyd771.6 years
George679.6 years
Hazel677.1 years
Margaret670.8 years
Charles675.8 years
Most common last names in Scranton, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gibson1282.0 years
Stevens1073.7 years
Johnson986.2 years
Mcdonald777.3 years
Walker776.7 years
Peterson776.6 years
Eason784.9 years
Duff684.4 years
Christensen685.2 years
Henning680.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Scranton, IA
  • 88.2%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Scranton, IA
  • 80.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Electricity


Scranton compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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