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Tripoli, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,204 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.1%
 
Males: 583  (48.5%)
Females: 621  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50676.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,643 (it was $34,444 in 2000)
Tripoli:

$70,643
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,069 (it was $16,882 in 2000)

Tripoli city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $121,304 (it was $64,800 in 2000)
Tripoli:

$121,304
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $267,500; detached houses: $277,589; townhouses or other attached units: $231,860; in 2-unit structures: $192,423; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $149,503; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $133,099; mobile homes: $24,938

Median gross rent in 2022: $784.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tripoli: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%

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  • Races in Tripoli, IA (2022)
    • 1,12292.7%White alone
    • 756.2%Two or more races
    • 141.2%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Tripoli, Iowa as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tripoli is 664 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 (73.5%), American (9.6%), Polish (2.5%), Czech (1.8%), English (1.8%), Norwegian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/16/1894

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land area: 1.40 square miles.

Population density: 859 people per square mile   (low).

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10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,878 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,287 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (22.1 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (146.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (243.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Frederika, IA (2.4 miles),
Readlyn, IA (2.7 miles ),
Sumner, IA (2.9 miles ),
Denver, IA (3.2 miles ),
Fredericksburg, IA (3.4 miles ),
Waverly, IA (3.5 miles ),
Westgate, IA (3.7 miles ),
Plainfield, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.81 N, Longitude: 92.26 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Tripoli, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tripoli, IA in 2022
Tripoli satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +197 (+17.7%).
Most common industries in Tripoli, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Machinery (6.6%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Machinery (12.1%)
  • Food (8.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.5%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.7%)
  • Food (3.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Tripoli, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Top executives (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)

Average climate in Tripoli, Iowa

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Tripoli, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
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 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Tripoli-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the Tripoli city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/1/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tripoli-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 113% 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 378.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 195.7 miles away from Tripoli 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 358.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 272.7 miles away from Tripoli center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 378.5 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 506.5 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 Bremer County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tripoli topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Tripoli:

  • TRIPOLI NURSING HOME (604 THIRD STREET SW)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Tripoli:

  • DENVER SUNSET HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DENVER, IA)
  • SUNRISE GUEST HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FREDERICKSBURG, IA)
  • COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; WAVERLY, IA)
  • WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; WAVERLY, IA)
  • CEDAR VALLEY WAVERLY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; WAVERLY, IA)
  • BREMER-BUTLER HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; WAVERLY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tripoli:

  • University of Northern Iowa (about 23 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; Full-time enrollment: 10,816)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 24 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 27 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 33 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 42 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 51 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 70 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Public high school in Tripoli:

  • TRIPOLI MIDDLE/SR HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 209 8TH AVE SW, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Tripoli:

See full list of schools located in Tripoli

Library in Tripoli:

  • TRIPOLI PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $57,196; Location: 101 4TH AVE SW; 11,915 books; 438 audio materials; 1,520 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 69 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa should be added to the list of nearby colleges

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tripoli: Tripoli City Hall (A), Tripoli Fire Department (B), Tripoli Police Department (C), Tripoli Recreation Center (D), Tripoli Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Tripoli include: Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church (A), Grace Lutheran Church (B), Faith United Church of Christ (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Tripoli include: South Park (1), North Park (2), Chapin Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Bremer 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 Tripoli and their reported violations in the past:

MAPLE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 55, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
NORTH CEDAR PARK (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In APR-2006, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (APR-25-2006), St Formal NOV issued (APR-25-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-25-2006), St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2006)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
32 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
32 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Tripoli (2011 data):

  • American Savings Bank: at 312 S. Main St, branch established on 1899/01/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $50.9 mil, Deposits: $38.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Tripoli Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Tripoli:

Marital status in Tripoli, IA
  • Never married: 32.0%
  • Now married: 47.2%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Tripoli:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tripoli, IA (based on Bremer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant11,27423
Evangelical Protestant3,08022
Catholic2,5582
Other1401
None7,224-
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
This county:

2.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Bremer County:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
This county:

8.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

7.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
State:

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

13.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tripoli:

44.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Tripoli:

29.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tripoli:

25.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tripoli:

12.8%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Tripoli:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tripoli:

36.0%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

53.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.8%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tripoli, 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 1$3,693$44,3161$151
Financial Administration 1$4,134$49,6080$0
Water Supply 1$4,446$53,3520$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,599$55,1880$0
Totals for Government 4$16,873$50,6191$151

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $205,000 ($170.27)
    Police Protection: $167,000 ($138.70)
    Water Utilities: $146,000 ($121.26)
    Sewerage: $122,000 ($101.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $101,000 ($83.89)
    Financial Administration: $99,000 ($82.23)
    Local Fire Protection: $74,000 ($61.46)
    Libraries: $69,000 ($57.31)
    General - Other: $63,000 ($52.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $62,000 ($51.50)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($16.61)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($14.95)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($6.64)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($2.49)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Solid Waste Management: $96,000 ($79.73)
    Other - General - Other: $21,000 ($17.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $293,000 ($243.36)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $36,000 ($29.90)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $315,000 ($261.63)
    Other: $129,000 ($107.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $99,000 ($82.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $63,000 ($52.33)
    Hospital Public: $15,000 ($12.46)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.83)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $450,000 ($373.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($28.24)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($6.64)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($4.15)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($0.83)
    Rents: $1,000 ($0.83)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $240,000 ($199.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $197,000 ($163.62)
    Other: $10,000 ($8.31)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($1.66)
  • Tax - Property: $527,000 ($437.71)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $176,000 ($146.18)
    Public Utilities Sales: $45,000 ($37.38)
    Other License: $2,000 ($1.66)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,486,000 ($1234.22)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,101,000 ($914.45)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $673,000 ($558.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $289,000 ($240.03)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $813,000 ($675.25)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,470,000 ($2051.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tripoli:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tripoli:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 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)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWAY-FM (99.3 FM; WAVERLY, IA; Owner: AEL SUHR ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Tripoli:

  • 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.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 312ft / 95.2mTotal length
  • 11,955Total average daily traffic
  • 1,192Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,955Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Tripoli, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tripoli, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Tripoli)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 2nd St And 1st Ave Se (Lat: 42.808583 Lon: -92.255722), Call Sign: KUY691,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.280 MHz, 154.340 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2013, Expiration Date: 04/25/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Registrant: Radio Communication Co., 1657 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701, Phone: (319) 234-3511, Fax: (319) 233-8292, Email:

  • 9 Mi E Plainfield Hwy 188 N Side (Lat: 42.848306 Lon: -92.356833), Call Sign: KNAF893,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.335 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2005, Expiration Date: 01/03/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2016, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • 209 8th Street (Lat: 42.801000 Lon: -92.260500), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 8.2 m, Call Sign: WQDM453,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.2000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/2015, Expiration Date: 09/29/2025, Certifier: Robert Longmuir, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

  • TRIPOLI, 233ft West Of South Main Street On 10th Ave Sw (Lat: 42.799028 Lon: -92.259056), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 42.5 m, Call Sign: WQXC653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.075 MHz, 458.562 MHz, 154.340 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2016, Expiration Date: 02/01/2026, Certifier: Dan Pickett, Registrant: Rcsystems /Radio Communications, 1657 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701, Phone: (319) 234-3511, Email:

  • 2219 150th St (Lat: 42.833333 Lon: -92.313333), Call Sign: WRDZ593,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.137 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2019, Expiration Date: 08/28/2029, Certifier: Kevin Luhring, Registrant: Radio Communications Dba Rc Systems, 1657 Falls Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701, Phone: (319) 234-3511, Email:

  • Lat: 42.764139 Lon: -92.257417, Call Sign: WRPI582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.675 MHz, 159.990 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2022, Expiration Date: 02/09/2032, Certifier: James L Figanbaum, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • TRIPOLI, 1753 Piedmont (Lat: 42.794306 Lon: -92.256972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQGC588,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2006, Expiration Date: 12/08/2016, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Tripoli)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32518, N32518, N-32518, Serial Number: 28-7515174, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 11/12/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 08/27/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Jason L Lahmann, 2332 160th St, Tripoli, IA 50676

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 19 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Tripoli, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (50.0%), and Structure Fires (25.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tripoli, IA
    • 6650.0%Outside Fires
    • 3325.0%Structure Fires
    • 2317.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 107.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Tripoli, IA
Most common first names in Tripoli, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Fred1882.6 years
Herman1780.1 years
William1680.8 years
Henry1381.7 years
John1379.2 years
Emma1289.0 years
Mary1276.9 years
Clarence1179.1 years
Walter1178.2 years
Erwin1075.1 years
Most common last names in Tripoli, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Tegtmeier1279.0 years
Buchholz1284.3 years
Bunger1178.3 years
Holm1178.9 years
Meier1179.3 years
Buls1083.9 years
Tonne1079.6 years
Bergmann1078.5 years
Peters1079.6 years
Miller1077.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tripoli, IA
  • 94.0%Utility gas
  • 4.4%Electricity
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tripoli, IA
  • 55.8%Utility gas
  • 44.2%Electricity


Tripoli compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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