Bancroft, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 682 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.6%
 
Males: 317  (46.6%)
Females: 365  (53.4%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50517.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,935 (it was $31,055 in 2000)
Bancroft:

$42,935
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,191 (it was $15,312 in 2000)

Bancroft city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,441 (it was $47,300 in 2000)
Bancroft:

$81,441
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $103,168; detached houses: $102,866

Median gross rent in 2022: $658.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bancroft: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.5%
(9.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 35.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bancroft, IA (2022)
    • 56891.3%White alone
    • 203.2%Two or more races
    • 193.1%Black alone
    • 91.4%Hispanic
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Bancroft, Iowa as of May 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bancroft is 718 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 (63.0%), American (3.3%), Norwegian (3.0%), Scottish (3.0%), Irish (2.6%), Swedish (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/16/1884

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 1,253 people per square mile   (low).

Bancroft, Iowa map

12 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.9%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,191 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,059 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (92.5 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (124.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Burt, IA (2.6 miles ),
Lone Rock, IA (2.7 miles),
Swea City, IA (2.8 miles ),
Lakota, IA (2.9 miles ),
Ledyard, IA (3.1 miles),
Titonka, IA (3.1 miles ),
Fenton, IA (3.4 miles ),
Ringsted, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.29 N, Longitude: 94.22 W

Area code: 515

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $700,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $162,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $195,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $103,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $160,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Bancroft, IA residents
Average permit cost in Bancroft, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Bancroft, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Wood products (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Machinery (4.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (9.4%)
  • Machinery (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.1%)
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Bancroft, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.6%)
  • Child care workers (6.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.6%)

Average climate in Bancroft, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Bancroft-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the Bancroft city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.2 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:

Bancroft-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 137% 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 187.4 miles away from Bancroft center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 267.1 miles away from Bancroft center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 193.9 miles away from Bancroft center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 239.3 miles away from Bancroft 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 496.3 miles away from Bancroft 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 216.1 miles away from Bancroft 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 Kossuth County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bancroft topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Bancroft:

  • HERITAGE NURSING HOME (546 EAST RAMSEY STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Bancroft:

  • WEST HOME EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; BURT, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • TIMELY MISSION NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BUFFALO CENTER, IA)
  • ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ALGONA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bancroft:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 33 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 56 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 56 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 61 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 62 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Riverland Community College (about 67 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Buena Vista University (about 68 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)

Private elementary/middle school in Bancroft:

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Library in Bancroft:

  • BANCROFT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $67,377; Location: 208 E RAMSEY ST; 17,290 books; 566 audio materials; 1,232 video materials; 25 state licensed databases; 104 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bancroft: Bancroft Ambulance Service (A), Bancroft Volunteer Fire Department (B), Bancroft Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bancroft include: Saint John's Church (A), First Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Randy Rahe - Basketball coache, Dolores Mertz - Politician, Joe Hatten - Baseball player.

Kossuth 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 Bancroft and their reported violations in the past:

BANCROFT WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 732, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: TTHM
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

29 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
37 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Bancroft (2011 data):

  • Farmers & Traders Savings Bank: at 108 West Ramsey, branch established on 1887/01/01. Info updated 2009/07/28: Bank assets: $53.7 mil, Deposits: $40.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Kennedy Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bancroft:

Marital status in Bancroft, IA
  • Never married: 33.5%
  • Now married: 38.7%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 17.1%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bancroft:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Iowa average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bancroft, IA (based on Kossuth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7337
Mainline Protestant4,12019
Evangelical Protestant3,04417
Other11
None1,645-
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: 8
This county:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
This county:

12.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bancroft:

50.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bancroft:

46.3%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bancroft:

23.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bancroft:

21.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

43.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

52.9%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bancroft, 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
Electric Power 6$28,856$57,7121$1,920
Local Libraries 2$3,742$22,4520$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,517$54,2040$0
Other Government Administration 1$6,176$74,1126$2,214
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,274$51,2880$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,109
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,070
Welfare 0$0 1$726
Totals for Government 11$47,564$51,88810$7,039

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $1,081,000 ($1585.04)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $214,000 ($313.78)
    Electric Utilities: $197,000 ($288.86)
    Housing and Community Development: $151,000 ($221.41)
    General - Other: $137,000 ($200.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $122,000 ($178.89)
    Libraries: $92,000 ($134.90)
    Water Utilities: $71,000 ($104.11)
    Health - Other: $61,000 ($89.44)
    Police Protection: $58,000 ($85.04)
    Sewerage: $57,000 ($83.58)
    Financial Administration: $27,000 ($39.59)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($13.20)
    Public Welfare - Other: $8,000 ($11.73)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($8.80)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($7.33)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($5.87)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($26.39)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($93.84)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $830,000 ($1217.01)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($8.80)

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

  • Charges - Other: $213,000 ($312.32)
    Sewerage: $165,000 ($241.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($55.72)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,000 ($7.33)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $164,000 ($240.47)
    General Local Government Support: $78,000 ($114.37)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $50,000 ($73.31)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $50,000 ($73.31)
    Interest Earnings: $33,000 ($48.39)
    Rents: $24,000 ($35.19)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,692,000 ($2480.94)
    Water Utilities: $156,000 ($228.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $91,000 ($133.43)
    General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($21.99)
    Other: $10,000 ($14.66)
  • Tax - Property: $410,000 ($601.17)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $90,000 ($131.96)
    Other: $44,000 ($64.52)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.93)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,865,000 ($4200.88)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,621,000 ($3843.11)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $244,000 ($357.77)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $556,000 ($815.25)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $400,000 ($586.51)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $316,000 ($463.34)

Businesses in Bancroft, IA

  • Ford: 1
  • La-Z-Boy: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bancroft:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • 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))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bancroft:

  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KJLY (104.5 FM; BLUE EARTH, MN; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • KFMC-FM (106.5 FM; FAIRMONT, MN; Owner: WOODWARD BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bancroft:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)

Bancroft fatal accident list:

Jul 6, 1981 11:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.7mTotal length
  • 4,335Total average daily traffic
  • 887Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,335Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bancroft, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bancroft, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Bruce Gluckman, Next To Golf Course (Lat: 43.297500 Lon: -94.206111), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Mediacom Iowa LLC, Bgluckma@mediacomllc.Com, , Middl-etown, Phone: (914) 695-2600

  • William S Schilling, Next To Golf Course (Lat: 43.297500 Lon: -94.206111), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Bgluckma@mediacomllc.Com, , Middl-etown, Phone: (914) 695-2600

  • Lori Dawson, 3705 Hwy 169 (Lat: 43.304889 Lon: -94.219056), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Erin Hibma, 3705 Hwy 169 (Lat: 43.304889 Lon: -94.219056), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 19109 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Next To Golf Course (Lat: 43.297500 Lon: -94.206111), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Triax Midwest Associates LP, Denve-r, Phone: (303) 333-2424


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 4 Mi W 1 1/4 Mi S (Lat: 43.282750 Lon: -94.309972), Call Sign: KNEQ626, Licensee ID: L00034258,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.975 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2003, Expiration Date: 03/23/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/24/2013, Registrant: Duane G Johannesen, 3507 80 Ave, Bancroft, IA 50517, Phone: (515) 925-3660

  • Lat: 43.300250 Lon: -94.300194, Call Sign: WQBB739,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.850 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2014, Expiration Date: 09/15/2024, Certifier: Brian Lium, Registrant: R Comm Wireless, 2010 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126, Phone: (641) 648-4821, Fax: (641) 648-5256, Email:

  • Lat: 43.293333 Lon: -94.187361, Call Sign: WQPQ816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.850 MHz, 461.387 MHz, 467.150 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2022, Expiration Date: 07/23/2032, Certifier: Andy Merron, Registrant: Tri-State Communications, 1030 5th Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776, Phone: (402) 494-5477, Fax: (402) 494-1420, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 2.75 Mi Nne Of (Lat: 43.334389 Lon: -94.188278), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WNTE226,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2181.60 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2000, Expiration Date: 05/04/2010, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2004, Phone: (515) 332-2571

  • SPRINGFIELD, 2.75 Mi Ne (Lat: 43.334389 Lon: -94.188278), Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WPOS455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.368 MHz, 952.368 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2019, Expiration Date: 03/02/2029, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 13th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-2571, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:

  • Springfield, 2.75 Nne Of (Lat: 43.334389 Lon: -94.188278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WPYD390,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2023, 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:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K0LSG, Licensee ID: L01013763, Grant Date: 05/05/2005, Expiration Date: 08/02/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2015, Certifier: Max N Reed, Registrant: Max N Reed, 201 E Grove, Bancroft, IA 50517

  • Call Sign: KC7VDX, Licensee ID: L01241099, Grant Date: 01/06/2017, Expiration Date: 03/19/2027, Certifier: Theresa Cummins, Registrant: Theresa Cummins, Bancroft, IA 50517

  • Call Sign: KI0GE, Previous Call Sign: N0SPQ, Licensee ID: L00192954, Grant Date: 01/16/1997, Expiration Date: 05/19/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/16/2000, Registrant: Joseph E Menke, 401 S Summit, Bancroft, IA 50517

  • Call Sign: KJ7ZN, Licensee ID: L01097229, Grant Date: 01/15/2016, Expiration Date: 03/16/2026, Certifier: Lawrence T Cummins, Registrant: Lawrence T Cummins, Bancroft, IA 50517

  • Call Sign: N0SPR, Licensee ID: L00192969, Grant Date: 05/19/1992, Expiration Date: 05/19/2002, Cancellation Date: 06/30/2000, Registrant: Carol S Menke, Box 1 401 S Summitt, Bancroft, IA 50517

  • Call Sign: AB0NY, Previous Call Sign: N0SPR, Licensee ID: L00192969, Grant Date: 05/19/1992, Expiration Date: 05/19/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2000, Certifier: Carol S Menke, Registrant: Carol S Menke, 401 S Summitt, Bancroft, IA 50517-8029

  • Call Sign: KC0LXC, Licensee ID: L00435635, Grant Date: 12/18/2001, Expiration Date: 12/18/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2013, Certifier: Jonathan J Antoine, Registrant: Jonathan J Antoine, 179 380th St, Bancroft, IA 50517


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 628SK, N628SK, N-628SK, Serial Number: 0182, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Precision Management Services Inc, Po Box 372, Bancroft, IA 50517

Most common first names in Bancroft, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2080.2 years
John1583.5 years
Arthur1372.6 years
Anna1187.1 years
Frank1085.3 years
Lawrence876.9 years
Joseph878.1 years
Charles773.9 years
Margaret780.0 years
Agnes781.6 years
Most common last names in Bancroft, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Menke1781.1 years
Johnson1177.5 years
Vaske1076.7 years
Weber980.8 years
Nemmers969.9 years
Merrill782.4 years
Elsbecker775.6 years
Droessler783.6 years
Welp781.5 years
Schiltz786.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bancroft, IA
  • 57.3%Utility gas
  • 23.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 5.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bancroft, IA
  • 47.8%Utility gas
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 3.3%No fuel used


Bancroft compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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