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Sheffield, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,114 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +19.8%
Males: 526  (47.2%)
Females: 588  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50475.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,090 (it was $38,594 in 2000)
Sheffield:

$61,090
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,581 (it was $16,980 in 2000)

Sheffield city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $137,806 (it was $59,900 in 2000)
Sheffield:

$137,806
IA:

$194,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $768.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sheffield: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.0%
(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 8.8% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Sheffield, IA (2022)
    • 1,10190.8%White alone
    • 685.6%Two or more races
    • 272.2%Other race alone
    • 221.8%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Sheffield, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sheffield is 647 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (56.0%), American (9.2%), Irish (7.9%), Norwegian (7.3%), Dutch (4.1%), English (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/8/1876

Elevation: 1077 feet

Land area: 5.55 square miles.

Population density: 201 people per square mile   (very low).

Sheffield, Iowa map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,470 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,875 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (52.3 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (142.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (292.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chapin, IA (2.0 miles),
Rockwell, IA (2.5 miles ),
Swaledale, IA (2.8 miles),
Dougherty, IA (3.0 miles),
Thornton, IA (3.0 miles ),
Hampton, IA (3.2 miles ),
Hansell, IA (3.3 miles),
Aredale, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 42.89 N, Longitude: 93.22 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $270,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $196,400
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $196,700
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $177,600
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $265,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Sheffield, IA residents
Average permit cost in Sheffield, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Sheffield, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Machinery (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (15.4%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Rail transportation (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.3%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.0%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Sheffield, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Sheffield, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Sheffield, Iowa average temperatures Sheffield, Iowa average precipitation Sheffield, Iowa humidity Sheffield, Iowa wind speed Sheffield, Iowa snowfall Sheffield, Iowa sunshine Sheffield, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 1.21. This is significantly better than average.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Sheffield-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the Sheffield city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 tornado 16.0 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sheffield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 133% 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 237.5 miles away from Sheffield 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 415.3 miles away from Sheffield center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 489.0 miles away from Sheffield center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 242.4 miles away from Sheffield 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 396.3 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 415.3 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 Franklin County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sheffield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Sheffield:

  • SHEFFIELD CARE CENTER (100 BENNETT DRIVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Sheffield:

  • ROCKWELL COMMUNITY NURSING HOM (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ROCKWELL, IA)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)
  • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; HAMPTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sheffield:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 19 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 47 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Riverland Community College (about 56 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 56 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 58 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa State University (about 64 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 72 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)

Public high school in Sheffield:

Public elementary/middle school in Sheffield:

  • WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SHEFFIELD (Location: 504 PARK ST., Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Sheffield

Library in Sheffield:

  • SHEFFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $101,727; Location: 123 S 3RD ST; 13,617 books; 438 audio materials; 1,578 video materials; 25 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 59 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Sheffield no longer has an African and North American Wildlife Museum.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sheffield: Sheffield (A), Sheffield Farmers Co-op Elevator (B), Edgington Grain Elevator (C), Sheffield Emergency Medical Services (D), Sheffield Fire Department (E), Africa and North American Wildlife Museum (F), Sheffield Police Department (G), Sheffield Public Library (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sheffield include: Grace Baptist Church (A), First United Methodist Church (B), Saint John Lutheran Church (C), Zion United Methodist Church (D), First Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Sheffield: Galvin Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Franklin 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 Sheffield that have no violations reported:

  • ZION REFORM CHURCH (Address: 2029 JONQUILL AVE , Population served: 225, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

40 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
57 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Sheffield (2011 data):

  • United Bank and Trust Company: Sheffield Branch at 202 Gilman Street, branch established on 1935/08/12. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $129.8 mil, Deposits: $109.1 mil, headquarters in Hampton, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: J. E. Coonley Company

For population 15 years and over in Sheffield:

Marital status in Sheffield, IA
  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Sheffield:

  • High school or higher: 97.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sheffield, IA (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,29318
Evangelical Protestant1,3509
Catholic1,1292
Other1301
None3,778-
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: 2
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Franklin County:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Franklin County:

27.8%
Iowa:

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

17.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

44.6%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

34.5%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Sheffield:

27.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Sheffield:

6.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Sheffield:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Sheffield:

27.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Sheffield:

48.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Sheffield:

70.5%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sheffield, 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
Streets and Highways 2$7,623$45,7380$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,676$46,0560$0
Local Libraries 1$2,215$26,5802$1,481
Other Government Administration 1$3,111$37,3321$418
Totals for Government 6$20,626$41,2523$1,899

Sheffield government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $246,000 ($220.83)
    Police Protection: $161,000 ($144.52)
    Water Utilities: $141,000 ($126.57)
    Sewerage: $130,000 ($116.70)
    Libraries: $105,000 ($94.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $81,000 ($72.71)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($35.01)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $35,000 ($31.42)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($16.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($9.87)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($4.49)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($8.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $309,000 ($277.38)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($8.98)

Sheffield government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $260,000 ($233.39)
    Other: $25,000 ($22.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($15.26)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $15,000 ($13.46)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $11,000 ($9.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($30.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $15,000 ($13.46)
    General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($12.57)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($5.39)
    Special Assessments: $4,000 ($3.59)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($1.80)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $122,000 ($109.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $175,000 ($157.09)
  • Tax - Property: $762,000 ($684.02)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $123,000 ($110.41)
    Public Utilities Sales: $9,000 ($8.08)
    Other License: $4,000 ($3.59)

Sheffield government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $767,000 ($688.51)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $386,000 ($346.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $382,000 ($342.91)

Sheffield government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,177,000 ($1056.55)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $582,000 ($522.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sheffield:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Sheffield:

  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Sheffield:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)

Sheffield fatal accident list:

Jun 14, 1984 09:30 AM, Lincoln St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.3mTotal length
  • 6,150Total average daily traffic
  • 671Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,150Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sheffield, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sheffield, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Sheffield)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1/2 Mi W Of Hwy 65 On North Rd (Lat: 42.903861 Lon: -93.204083), Call Sign: KNEP302, Licensee ID: L00639170,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.155 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2003, Expiration Date: 03/02/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2006, Registrant: Sukup Inc, 000, Sheffield, IA 50475, Phone: (641) 892-4222

  • 8 Mi Ssw (Lat: 42.788306 Lon: -93.312417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 126 m, Call Sign: WPMI437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.862 MHz, 857.287 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2013, Expiration Date: 08/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 12/31/2019, Certifier: Thomas C Floyd, Registrant: Northern Border Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4520, Fax: (248) 205-4620, Email:

  • Lat: 42.893833 Lon: -93.218528, Call Sign: WPTV643,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.187 MHz, 457.187 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2011, Expiration Date: 12/26/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2022, Certifier: Jim Blood, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5993, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • MOBILES, 2440 Nettle Ave (Lat: 42.895611 Lon: -93.241972), Call Sign: WRVD278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.250 MHz, 468.587 MHz, 468.812 MHz, 469.012 MHz, 469.850 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2022, Expiration Date: 11/04/2032, Certifier: Gary Schaefer, Registrant: Radio Ag LLC, 501 Bellare Dr, Waverly, IA 50677, Phone: (319) 269-6207, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Sheffield, Near Cnty Rd S34, 4 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 42.855333 Lon: -93.282806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 29 m, Call Sign: WQAB870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 953.950 MHz, Grant Date: 04/30/2004, Expiration Date: 04/30/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2004, Certifier: Allan J Becker, Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, Inc., 1554 St Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206, Phone: (303) 840-2878, Fax: (303) 840-1129, Email:

  • RS V 14 MW RPTR 847, 8 Miles Ssw (Lat: 42.788333 Lon: -93.312500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 126.4 m, Call Sign: WQDT296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Certifier: Thomas C Floyd, Registrant: Northern Border Pipeline Company, 13710 Fnb Parkway - Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68154-5200, Phone: (402) 492-3451, Fax: (402) 492-7475, Email:

  • SHEFFIELD, Lat: 42.893389 Lon: -93.217000, Call Sign: WQFG886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.381 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2016, Expiration Date: 07/12/2026, Certifier: Donald Thorson, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E# 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Sheffield WT, Lat: 42.894806 Lon: -93.223917, Type: Tank, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQOL966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/11/2011, Expiration Date: 01/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2021, Certifier: Ryan J Malek, Registrant: Router12 Networks, Mason City, IA 50402, Phone: (641) 420-7180, Fax: (641) 420-7180, Email:

  • DM04231A, 335 East Street (Lat: 42.889750 Lon: -93.212000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.5 m, Call Sign: WQXJ370,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2016, Expiration Date: 03/22/2026, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th St Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Email:

  • Sheffield Water Towe, 244 Mc Kinley (Lat: 42.894944 Lon: -93.224222), Type: Tank, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 38 m, Call Sign: WRPU582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+16 more), Grant Date: 03/18/2022, Expiration Date: 03/18/2032, Certifier: Ryan Malek, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • IA-LATIMER-NO-1, Sheffield (Lat: 42.834472 Lon: -93.358889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.8 m, Call Sign: WRTN204,
    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: 07/06/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, 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:

2
  • Call Sign: N0ZYQ, Licensee ID: L00330681, Grant Date: 01/18/1994, Expiration Date: 01/18/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2004, Registrant: Jeremy W Whitver, 1995 Mallard Ave, Sheffield, IA 50475

  • Call Sign: KE0YHT, Licensee ID: L02300250, Grant Date: 11/07/2019, Expiration Date: 11/07/2029, Certifier: Alan E Lubkeman, Registrant: Alan E Lubkeman, 454 N 5th St, Sheffield, IA 50475


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • 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: 1823T, N1823T, N-1823T, Serial Number: 28-7125206, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 02/22/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Richard C Showalter, 1976 215th St, Sheffield, IA 50475
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9593L, N9593L, N-9593L, Serial Number: AA5-0593, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 11/09/2004
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Larry L Peters, 434 N 4th St, Sheffield, IA 50475, Other Owners: Darvin L Peters

Most common first names in Sheffield, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1876.0 years
George1779.4 years
Henry1683.9 years
James1378.6 years
Anna1287.6 years
Dorothy1280.3 years
Clarence1280.1 years
Carl1179.5 years
John1075.7 years
Marie982.4 years
Most common last names in Sheffield, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schroeder1081.8 years
Boehlje986.9 years
Emhoff878.9 years
Endriss777.9 years
Timmerman776.8 years
Wiele772.0 years
Rust790.4 years
Heuberger777.5 years
Kammrad674.5 years
Atkinson684.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sheffield, IA
  • 75.4%Utility gas
  • 22.4%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sheffield, IA
  • 66.2%Utility gas
  • 33.8%Electricity


Sheffield compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are no pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 20 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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