Decorah, Iowa Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 8,172. Estimated population in July 2005: 8,084 (-1.1% change)
Males: 3,673 (44.9%), Females: 4,499 (55.1%)

Winneshiek County

Zip code: 52101

Median resident age: 29.8 years
Median household income: $37,485 (year 2000)
Median house value: $96,000 (year 2000)

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Races in Decorah:

• White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
• Hispanic (1.3%)
• Black (1.1%)
• Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (38.1%), Norwegian (34.6%), Irish (10.5%), English (9.1%), Swedish (4.2%), Czech (3.9%).

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 6.4 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Decorah

• High school or higher: 84.7%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 11.6%
• Unemployed: 6.8%
• Mean travel time to work: 11.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Decorah city

• Never married: 43.3%
• Now married: 43.3%
• Separated: 0.4%
• Widowed: 8.1%
• Divorced: 4.9%

4.3% Foreign born (1.9% Asia, 0.8% Europe, 0.7% Latin America, 0.7% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+0.3%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (52.1 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (146.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (300.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Calmar, IA (9.8 miles ), Ossian, IA (10.9 miles ), Spillville, IA (13.1 miles ), Ridgeway, IA (13.7 miles ), Fort Atkinson, IA (14.8 miles ), Castalia, IA (15.2 miles) , Mabel, MN (15.3 miles ), Canton, MN (18.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 14 buildings, average cost: $127,700
• 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $180,500
• 1998: 25 buildings, average cost: $129,100
• 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $124,600
• 2000: 21 buildings, average cost: $157,500
• 2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $144,300
• 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $182,900
• 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $224,300
• 2004: 21 buildings, average cost: $146,400
• 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $185,400

Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 91.79 W

Area code: 563

Decorah, Iowa business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (43.9%), Retail trade (11.6%), Manufacturing (10.9%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.6%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,997 (+36.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,741 (83.2%)

Average climate in Decorah, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Decorah-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.5 miles away from the Decorah city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.4 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Oswald Veblen - (1880-1960), mathematician.

Hospital/medical center in Decorah:

• WINNESHIEK COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (901 MONTGOMERY STREET)

• VETERANS MEMORIAL (about 22 miles; WAUKON, IA)
• PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER (about 22 miles; WEST UNION, IA)
• REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OF IOWA (about 23 miles; CRESCO, IA)

• LA CROSSE MUNI (about 54 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; ID: LSE)
• ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 64 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; ID: RST)
• WATERLOO MUNI (about 67 miles; WATERLOO, IA; ID: ALO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Decorah:

• DECORAH MUNI (about 5 miles; DECORAH, IA; ID: DEH)
• DALE DELIGHT (about 21 miles; POSTVILLE, IA; ID: Y16)
• GEORGE L SCOTT MUNI (about 22 miles; WEST UNION, IA; ID: 3Y2)

College/University in Decorah:

• LUTHER COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,566; Location: 700 COLLEGE DR; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.Luther.edu)

• NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 11 miles; CALMAR, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,393)
• UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
• WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 6,568)
• SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 52 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
• UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 53 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 8,669)
• WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 60 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,973)
• ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 65 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; FT enrollment: 3,368)

• DECORAH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 725; Location: 100 EAST CLAIBORNE DRIVE; Grades: 09 - 12)

• DECORAH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 432; Location: 210 VERNON ST; Grades: 05 - 08)
• JOHN CLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 358; Location: 101 CLAIBORNE DR; Grades: PK - 02)
• WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 198; Location: 301 CENTER ST; Grades: 03 - 04)
• NORTH WINNESHIEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 147; Location: 3495 NORTH WINN ROAD; Grades: PK - 05)
• NORTH WINNESHIEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 58; Location: 3495 NORTH WINN ROAD; Grades: 06 - 08)

• SAINT BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 179; Location: 402 RURAL AVENUE; Grades: KG - 8)

• DECORAH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $381,381; Location: 202 WINNEBAGO ST; 57,996 books; 2,884 audio materials; 2,226 video materials; 230 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Decorah: Decorah City Campground (A), Trout Run Access Area (B), Nor-ski Runs (C), Winneshiek County Fairground (D), Centrum Plaza (E), Gjerset House (F), Olson Hall (G), Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum (H), Campus House (I), Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library (J), Regents Center (K), Valders Hall of Science (L), Koren Building (M), Korsrud Annex (N), Korsrud Heating Plant (O), Preus Library (P), Porter House Museum (Q), Centennial Union (R), Center for Faith and Life (S), Maintenance Building (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Decorah include: First Lutheran Church (A), Decorah Lutheran Church (B), Saint Benedicts Catholic Church (C), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (D), Grace Episcopal Church (E), Grace Fellowship Church (F), Decorah Covenant Church (G), Lutheran Cemetery (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dry Run (A), Trout Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Decorah include: Luther College Tennis Courts (1), Nordhem Park (2), Mary Christopher Park (3), Dunnings Spring Park (4), Phelps Park (5), Miller Park (6), Will Baker Park (7), Campsite Park (8), Wold Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map  

Decorah compared to Iowa state average:

• Black race population percentage above state average.
• Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
• Median age significantly below state average.
• Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
• Number of college students significantly above state average.

• KWLC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: LUTHER COLLEGE)
• KDEC (1240 AM; 1 kW; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
• WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
• KNEI (1140 AM; 2 kW; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
• WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
• KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• 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)
• WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
• WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
• KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

• KDEC-FM (100.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: DECORAH BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KLCD (89.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC)
• K268AF (101.5 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
• KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
• K257CI (99.3 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
• KLNI (88.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
• KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
• KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
• KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
• KCLH (94.7 FM; CALEDONIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
• KPVL (89.1 FM; POSTVILLE, IA; Owner: POSTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

TV broadcast stations around Decorah:

• K14AF (Channel 14; DECORAH, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
• KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
• KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
• WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)

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