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DeKalb County

Population in July 2008: 66. Population change since 2000: -5.7%
 

Males: 30  (45.7%)
Females: 36  (54.3%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip code: 64422


Estimated median household income in 2008: $32,844 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
Amity:  $32,844
Missouri:  $46,867

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $14,889

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $44,262 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Amity:  $44,262
Missouri:  $141,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $51,417; Detached houses: $62,617; Mobile homes: $10,357

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Races in Amity:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • American Indian (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Amity: 72.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (27.1%), Irish (17.1%), Polish (4.3%), Dutch (2.9%), English (2.9%), French (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1907

Elevation: 1030 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 306 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Amity

  • High school or higher: 78.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 11.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 86.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amity town

  • Never married: 8.6%
  • Now married: 81.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 3.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Amity:  0.7% ($199)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)

Amity satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (22.7 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (55.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (378.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Maysville, MO (2.0 miles ), Clarksdale, MO (2.7 miles ), Stewartsville, MO (3.0 miles ), Osborn, MO (3.0 miles ), Weatherby, MO (3.3 miles) , Union Star, MO (3.4 miles ), Cosby, MO (3.6 miles) , Cameron, MO (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 39.87 N, Longitude: 94.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 816

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Population change in the 1990s: -29 (-29.3%).



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Amity-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.8 miles away from the Amity town center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1975, a category 4 tornado 27.3 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Amity-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 97% 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 79.1 miles away from Amity center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.8 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 55.8 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 55.0 miles away from Amity center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Amity:
  • CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL (about 16 miles; CAMERON, MO)
  • HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)
  • NORTHWEST MO PSYCHIATRIC REHAB CTR (about 27 miles; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amity:
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 20 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 56 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,168)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 57 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,259)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.2%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  18.2%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

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Amity compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in DeKalb County Missouri:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (88%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Wood (6%)


Religion statistics for Amity

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 38.41%
Here38.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodCommunity Church of Christ
Adherents43.5%17.6%10.1%7.3%5.8%
Congregations25.0%27.8%8.3%2.8%8.3%
NameLutheran ChurchChurch of the NazareneCatholic ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsOther
Adherents4.6%2.9%2.4%2.3%3.5%
Congregations2.8%2.8%2.8%2.8%16.7%
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.


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



Amity government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $29,000
  • Tax - NEC: $5,000
    Property: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $0

8.33% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,279 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.33%
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  2.35% ($31,718 average AGI)
from Clinton County, MO  0.72% ($31,917)
from Andrew County, MO  0.63% ($32,095)


8.71% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,472 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.71%
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  2.73% ($29,956 average AGI)
to Clinton County, MO  0.84% ($51,286)
to Clay County, MO  0.48% ($50,313)


Strongest AM radio stations in Amity:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNM (1270 AM; 1 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amity:
  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • K220FX (91.9 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

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


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total costs: $312,000
Total average daily traffic: 224
Total average daily truck traffic: 22
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 291

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Go North From Intersection Of Hwy 6 And Hwy H, 1.25 Miles, Proceed West Onto Fa, Structure height: 128 m, Call Sign: KNKN694
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Jerri L Janjua, Rt 2, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB0ALL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00284257
    Grant Date: 05/14/2003, Expiration Date: 05/14/2013
    Registrant: Edward J Dobbins Ii, 3799 E Lowell, Amity, MO 64422


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 55261 , Serial Number: 28-7305344, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/16/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Donald Joe Kagay, 5722 Highway 6, Amity, MO 64422


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 8

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