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Andrew County

Population in 2011: 313. Population change since 2000: +13.0%
 

Males: 159  (51.0%)
Females: 154  (49.0%)

Median resident age:  39.7 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 64421.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $45,716 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Amazonia:

$45,716
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $11,924

Amazonia village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,443 (it was $40,700 in 2000)
Amazonia:

$84,443
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $81,332; Detached houses: $86,770; Mobile homes: $72,534

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  • White alone - 303 (97.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic - 3 (1.0%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.6%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.3%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Amazonia: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.0%), Irish (11.2%), English (9.7%), United States (7.2%), Dutch (4.0%), French (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1857

Elevation: 835 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 887 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Amazonia:

  • High school or higher: 72.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amazonia village:

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Amazonia, Missouri as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Amazonia to the number of sex offenders is 143 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $594 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $220 (0.3%)
Amazonia satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (9.5 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (59.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (400.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Savannah, MO (2.2 miles ), Country Club, MO (2.4 miles ), Wathena, KS (3.0 miles ), Elwood, KS (3.1 miles ), St. Joseph, MO (3.1 miles ), Fillmore, MO (3.2 miles ), Rosendale, MO (3.4 miles) , Cosby, MO (3.4 miles) .

Latitude: 39.89 N, Longitude: 94.89 W

Area code: 816

Amazonia household income distribution Amazonia home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.3%
Missouri:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+7.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (48%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5%)
  • Wholesale trade (2%)
  • Finance and insurance (40%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (16%)
  • Personal appearance workers (13%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Customer service representatives (8%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)

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Average climate in Amazonia, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Amazonia-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.1 miles away from the Amazonia village center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

On 4/26/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the village center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amazonia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 62.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 37.8 miles away from Amazonia center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Andrew County (19) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Amazonia:

  • HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)
  • ATCHISON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; ATCHISON, KS)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)

Amtrak station near Amazonia:

  • 10 miles: ST. JOSEPH (4225 FREDERICK AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amazonia:

  • Missouri Western State University (about 11 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,088)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 33 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)
  • Grantham University (about 46 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 4,150)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods (about 49 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,138)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 54 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,397)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 62 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 9,113)
  • University of Kansas (about 68 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 24,411)

Public elementary/middle school in Amazonia:

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Andrew County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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AQI  PM10 PM2.5 Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 34.2. This is about average.
City:

34.2
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.41. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

3.41
U.S.:

3.97
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 28.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.2
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Amazonia and their reported violations in the past:

AMAZONIA (Population served: 250, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2000 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 7.9%

Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Missouri:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  70.3%
Whole state:  67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.8%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Amazonia, MO


Amazonia compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Amazonia travel time to work - commute
Amazonia mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (54%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Wood (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Andrew County Missouri:


2008 Presidential Election results in Andrew County Missouri:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Amazonia (based on Andrew County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.84%
Here43.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Methodist ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents29.7%20.8%13.8%12.6%5.9%
Congregations16.7%10.0%20.0%6.7%6.7%
NameCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodChurches of ChristOther
Adherents5.2%4.4%3.4%1.4%2.7%
Congregations3.3%6.7%10.0%6.7%13.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.38 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Andrew County:

7.72 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Andrew County:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Andrew County:

17.5%
Missouri:

13.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$750
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$280
Health 0$0 1$100
Water Supply 0$0 2$150
Totals for Government 0$0 10$1,280


10.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,681 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.40%
Missouri average:

7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Buchanan County, MO  5.54% ($32,627 average AGI)
from Nodaway County, MO  0.32% ($26,905)
from Holt County, MO  0.30% ($44,150)


9.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,642 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.07%
Missouri average:

7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Buchanan County, MO  4.92% ($30,502 average AGI)
to Clay County, MO  0.37% ($33,333)
to DeKalb County, MO  0.32% ($32,095)

Strongest AM radio stations in Amazonia:

  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGNM (1270 AM; 1 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amazonia:

  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • K220FX (91.9 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Amazonia:

  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Amazonia fatal accident list:

May 4, 1979 09:25 PM, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 25
Total average daily truck traffic: 2
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 29


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Peter M Connolly, 5303 Cr 404 (Lat: 39.942944 Lon: -94.949639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 92.9 m
    Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:
  • PETER M CONNOLLY,, 5303 Cr 404 (Lat: 39.942944 Lon: -94.949639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 92.9 m
    Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Bnsf Mp 70.7 St. Joseph N Aei (Lat: 39.885556 Lon: -94.892222), Type: Mast, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: WPVW288
    Assigned Frequencies: 911.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/27/2002, Expiration Date: 08/27/2012, Certifier: Robert Leedham
    Registrant: Bnsf, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4613, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Well #2-0.1mi W Of Junction Srt & Cr397 (Lat: 39.883833 Lon: -94.897556), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNJW943
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/06/2002, Expiration Date: 09/15/2012
    Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Nodaway, 1.9mi @ 330 Deg Fr Jct Of Hwy K & T In (Lat: 39.899417 Lon: -94.924111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WNEI789
    Assigned Frequencies: 2136.40 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/25/2000, Expiration Date: 08/08/2010, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2007
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (914) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • NODAWAY, 5303 Cr 404 (Lat: 39.942944 Lon: -94.949639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 92.9 m, Call Sign: WPXS592
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/03/2003, Expiration Date: 06/03/2013, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB0UTA
    Grant Date: 12/14/1995, Expiration Date: 12/14/2005, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2007
    Registrant: Michael W Mitchell, Amazonia, MO 64421
  • Call Sign: KB0ZFT, Licensee ID: L01203273
    Grant Date: 10/17/2006, Expiration Date: 12/19/2016, Certifier: Sheryn R Mitchell
    Registrant: Sheryn R Mitchell, Amazonia, MO 64421
  • Call Sign: N0OZI, Licensee ID: L00384115
    Grant Date: 11/15/2002, Expiration Date: 02/09/2013
    Registrant: William T Barlow, Amazonia, MO 64421
  • Call Sign: N0RFK, Licensee ID: L00633531
    Grant Date: 02/04/2003, Expiration Date: 05/04/2013, Certifier: Kelly W Simpson
    Registrant: Kelly W Simpson, 14635 N County Rd 410, Amazonia, MO 64421
  • Call Sign: N0SEB, Licensee ID: L00455615
    Grant Date: 01/24/2002, Expiration Date: 04/21/2012, Certifier: Rose M Van
    Registrant: Rose M Van, 14635 County Road 410, Amazonia, MO 64421

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: QUACKENBUSH ALAN R EIPPER QCKSLVR MX II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85954 , Serial Number: 1137, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Gary Burton, Po Box 54, Amazonia, MO 64421


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 12

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Amazonia, MO

Most common first names in Amazonia, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John973.1 years
James778.1 years
William575.0 years
Clarence472.7 years
Everett377.3 years
George374.3 years
Elizabeth375.4 years
Edwin364.0 years
Anna380.6 years
Harold374.7 years
Most common last names in Amazonia, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bowman874.9 years
Hubbard774.7 years
Smith782.2 years
Wampler674.3 years
Crippen580.6 years
Strasser587.4 years
Turner578.6 years
Patterson487.0 years
Donahoo373.6 years
Black380.0 years

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