Surrounding Communities
Badger Township was organized on October 10, 1865, and the town of Badger was laid out and plotted by Charles Knudson in 1882. Knudson is known as the "Founder of Badger".
Myron fleming was the first settler in the town of Badger. He served as the first postmaster, and he built and operated the first general store in 1881. His daughter Josie was the first child born in Badger in 1882.
Otto Ottoson and N.P. Hill built the first elevator in 1885. One year later, the Peevie Company built another elevator nearby. Both of these elevators were purchased by the Quaker Oats Company. In 1902, the Farmers Elevator Company was organized, and in 1942 it was reorganized and became the Badger Cooperative Elevator. In 1973, it merged with the Vincent Co-op Elevator and formed the New Co-op.
A local farmer, Tom Chantland, developed a superior open-pollinated corn which bears his name. Tom and his son Alfred put up a seed cleaning plant at their farm. Alfred built a gravity separator which they used for grading alfalfa and clover seeds. Alfred also built a conveyor for loading bags of seed, which sparked the idea of the Chantland Manufacturing Company. This company was formed in the early 1940's, building its first conveyors in a garage at the farm.
Alfred Chantland was also responsible for building the Elton Seed and Milling Company in the 1940's. In 1956, Maurice Johanson purchased the seed mill, and later changed the name to Johanson's Seed and Milling Company. He operated the mill until 1987, when he turned it over to his son Steven, who still operates the company today.
Otto Ottoson established the Bank of Badger in 1889. The name was later changed to the State Bank of Badger, and in 1894 to the Badger Savings Bank. The Badger Credit Union was incorporated in 1939, and sold to the First National Bank of Fort Dodge in 1968. In 1989, Farmers Savings Bank opened. It is a branch of Farmers Savings in Vincent.
The community has had several doctors who have resided or have had an office in Badger. The first was Dr. Dahl in 1902, and the last was Dr. Otto Glesne in 1928.
The first telephone company, Badger Telephone, was started In the late 1800's. In 1956, it converted to a dial system. In 1959, the company was sold to North Central Telephone Company. In 1986, the company was sold to Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association.
In the early 1900's, Adolph and Alfred Knudson built a town hall. It was used for school programs, basket socials, home talent plays, band practices and group meetings. A new brick community hall was erected in 1927, where all community events and indoor sports were held. The community spirit was at it's height at this time, resulting in an award for being "Iowa's Leading Farm Community".
Badger had been recognized as a town since 1882, but it was not until February 8, 1900, that the town was incorporated.
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Badger | 644 | 561 | 551 | 543 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Population by Age
Population | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
0-4 | 38 | 25 | 23 |
5-9 | 41 | 29 | 27 |
10-14 | 50 | 31 | 32 |
15-19 | 43 | 29 | 29 |
20-24 | 24 | 28 | 21 |
25-29 | 33 | 38 | 26 |
30-34 | 32 | 26 | 39 |
35-39 | 33 | 32 | 28 |
40-44 | 50 | 34 | 34 |
45-49 | 45 | 29 | 35 |
50-54 | 27 | 45 | 29 |
55-59 | 40 | 50 | 45 |
60-64 | 34 | 37 | 49 |
65-69 | 31 | 48 | 35 |
70-74 | 18 | 34 | 43 |
75-79 | 8 | 22 | 29 |
80-84 | 6 | 14 | 17 |
85+ | 8 | 8 | 11 |
18+ | 410 | 457 | 453 |
Median Age | 38 | 46 | 47 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Population by Race
Badger | 2020 |
---|---|
Total | 551.000 |
White Alone | 97.100 |
Black Alone | 0.540 |
American Indian Alone | 0.180 |
Asian Alone | 0.720 |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.000 |
Some Other Race | 0.180 |
Two or More Races | 1.270 |
Hispanic Origin | 2.000 |
Diversity Index | 9.100 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Growth Rate
Badger | 2010 - 2014 | 2014 - 2019 |
---|---|---|
Population | 0% | 0% |
Households | 0% | 0% |
Families | 0% | 0% |
Median Household Income | % | 1% |
Per Capita Income | % | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Back To TopHouseholds
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 231 | 215 | 215 | 214 |
Housing Units | 242 | 229 | 234 | 238 |
Owner Occupied Units | 190 | 189 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 26 | 25 | ||
Vacant Units | 19 | 24 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Home Value
Badger | 2020 | 2025 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $130,093 | $139,216 |
Average Home Value | $137,042 | $145,745 |
<$50,000 | 7 | 5 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 56 | 49 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 54 | 51 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 54 | 58 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 7 | 8 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 7 | 9 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 6 | 8 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 0 | 0 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 0 | 0 |
$1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 9 |
2000-2009 | 3 |
1990-1999 | 13 |
1980-1989 | 15 |
1970-1979 | 57 |
1960-1969 | 38 |
1950-1959 | 33 |
1940-1949 | 10 |
1939 or Before | 64 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Back To TopIncome
Badger | 2020 | 2025 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $61,084 | $63,619 |
Average Household | $81,288 | $90,700 |
Per Capita | $32,485 | $36,267 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Household Income Base
Badger | 2020 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 7 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 25 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 23 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 13 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 69 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 37 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 24 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 4 |
$200,000+ | 13 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Back To TopCommute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 273 |
In-County Residents | 208 |
Out-of-County Residents | 63 |
Drive Alone | 220 |
Carpooled | 28 |
Public Transport | 0 |
Work at Home | 4 |
Less than 5 minutes | 18 |
5-9 minutes | 14 |
10-14 minutes | 31 |
15-19 minutes | 129 |
20-24 minutes | 53 |
25-29 minutes | 7 |
30-34 minutes | 6 |
35-39 minutes | 0 |
40-44 minutes | 4 |
45-59 minutes | 2 |
60-89 minutes | 0 |
90+ minutes | 5 |
Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 91 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 0 |
Construction | 41 |
Manufacturing | 1 |
Wholesale Trade | 5 |
Retail Trade | 8 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 0 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 0 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 2 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
Gasoline Stations | 6 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
General Merchandise Str | 0 |
Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 2 |
Information | 1 |
Finance & Insurance | 0 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 0 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 0 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 0 |
Legal Services | 0 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
Educational Services | 0 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 0 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 5 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1 |
Accommodation | 0 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 6 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
Public Administration Emp | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Educational Attainment (25+)
Badger | 2020 |
---|---|
Some High School | 9 |
Graduated High School | 128 |
Associates Degree | 71 |
Bachelor's Degree | 73 |
Graduate Degree | 35 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
Back To TopBusinesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 15 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 0 |
Construction Bus | 3 |
Manufacturing Bus | 1 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 1 |
Retail Trade Bus | 2 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 0 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 0 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 1 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 1 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 0 |
Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1 |
Information Bus | 1 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 0 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 0 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 0 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 0 |
Legal Services Bus | 0 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
Educational Services Bus | 0 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 0 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 1 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 1 |
Accommodation Bus | 0 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 1 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 2 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
Public Administration Bus | 2 |
Source: ESRI, 2020-09-02
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