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Shenandoah Authority

Shenandoah is a middle-income small town of 4,892 with home prices 1.8× below the Iowa median.

Shenandoah, Iowa

In Fremont County, Iowa, Shenandoah anchors a community of 4,892. Median household income is $59,783.

Definition and scope

Located in Fremont County, Iowa, Shenandoah operates within Iowa's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3.

Who lives here

Shenandoah has approximately 4,892 residents. The median age is 47.0 years. Roughly 59% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $116,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Shenandoah is $59,783. Poverty rate stands at 21.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.7%. Educational attainment: 18.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Shenandoah:

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Shenandoah is Shenandoah Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Fremont County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Omaha, Nebraska.

Geography and climate

Shenandoah sits at an elevation of 1,049 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 5a.

References

Federal Disaster Declarations (10)

COVID-19 Pandemic Federal Disaster
January 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4483-IA
COVID-19 Emergency
January 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · EM-3480-IA
Severe Storms And Flooding
March 2019 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4421-IA
Flooding
May 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1998-IA
Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm
December 2009 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1877-IA
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2008 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1763-IA
Severe Winter Storm
December 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1737-IA
Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
May 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1705-IA
Hurricane Katrina (hosted evacuees, no local impact)
August 2005 · Emergency declaration · hosted federal evacuees (no local impact) · EM-3239-IA
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2004 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1518-IA

Codes & laws coverage

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Laws & Codes

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  • X96-10314 Fertilizer Manufacturing Point Source Category · source
  • 96-7733 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Meeting of the National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisor · source
  • 96-2843 Review of the Pioneer's Preference Rules · source
  • 96-2205 IES Utilities, Inc; Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Facility Operating License, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consider · source
  • 96-4215 Announcement of Public Meeting on Public Law 104-58, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Deep Water Royalty Relief Act, and Its Effect on OCS Natu · source
  • 96-2793 Special Emphasis Panel in Civil and Mechanical Systems; Notice of Meeting · source
  • 96-4805 California Spotted OwlSierra NevadaManagement Direction for National Forests in California · source
  • 96-7106 Special Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Maternal and Child Health Services; Federal Set-Aside Program; Comprehensive Hemophilia C · source
  • 96-3874 Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations · source
  • 96-7550 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes · source

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