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St. Clair County

Population in 2012: 1,093 (0% urban, 100% rural). Population change since 2000: -16.8%
 

Males: 520  (47.6%)
Females: 573  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  45.2 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 64724.

Estimated median household income in 2011: $23,066 (it was $23,674 in 2000)
Appleton City:

$23,066
Missouri:

$45,247
Estimated per capita income in 2011: $14,962

Appleton City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2011: $58,643 (it was $44,600 in 2000)
Appleton City:

$58,643
Missouri:

$136,900
Mean prices in 2011: All housing units: $67,079; Detached houses: $70,905; In 2-unit structures: $59,050; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $180,431; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $25,151; Mobile homes: $28,494

Median gross rent in 2011: $468.

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Appleton City races chart
  • White alone - 1,234 (96.1%)
  • Black alone - 28 (2.2%)
  • Two or more races - 11 (0.9%)
  • Asian alone - 6 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 4 (0.3%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.08%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Appleton City: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (24.5%), Irish (19.0%), United States (12.7%), English (9.5%), French (2.9%), Dutch (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1871

Elevation: 836 feet

Land area: 1.15 square miles.

Population density: 954 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Appleton City:

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 11.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Appleton City city:

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 17.1%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Missouri:  3.6%



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Appleton City, Missouri as of December 10, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Appleton City to the number of sex offenders is 252 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2011: $548 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2011: $555 (1.0%)

Appleton City satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (54.0 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (67.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (403.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Montrose, MO (2.3 miles ), Rockville, MO (3.0 miles) , La Due, MO (3.4 miles) , Schell City, MO (3.6 miles ), Deepwater, MO (3.8 miles ), Lowry City, MO (4.1 miles ), Brownington, MO (4.1 miles) , Butler, MO (4.2 miles ).

Latitude: 38.19 N, Longitude: 94.03 W

Area code: 660

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Crime rates in Appleton City by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 1010000010
per 100,000 75.10.075.70.00.00.00.00.080.30.0
Robberies 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 410012465144
per 100,000 300.3761.00.0920.2301.2460.8390.979.6321.0353.7
Burglaries 51121011017874
per 100,000 375.476.1908.4766.975.3768.01329.2636.4561.8353.7
Thefts 2225203132201371219
per 100,000 1651.71902.61514.02377.32409.61536.11016.4556.9963.11679.9
Auto thefts 1122000110
per 100,000 75.176.1151.4153.40.00.00.079.680.30.0
Arson 1010001000
per 100,000 75.10.075.70.00.00.078.20.00.00.0
City-data.com crime rate (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 227.4249.5204.9359.2168.5215.9220.592.7221.4169.3

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Crime rate in Appleton City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
Missouri average:

2.45
Unemployment in July 2013:
Here:

8.2%
Missouri:

7.4%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+1.9%).

Most common industries in 2007-2011 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (24%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (52%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Manufacturing (3%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)

Work and jobs in Appleton City: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Appleton City, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Appleton City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 128% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Appleton City city center injured one person and caused $50,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.8 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

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

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.5 miles away from Appleton City center
On 3/30/2001 at 17:13:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1992 at 11:36:21, a magnitude 3.1 (2.3 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.1 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 72.6 miles away from Appleton City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Appleton City topographic map

Birthplace of: Byron Calame - Newspaper editor, Donald L. Cox - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party, Vester Pegg - Actor.

Political contributions by individuals in Appleton City, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Appleton City:

  • University of Central Missouri (about 43 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,698)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 54 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,210)
  • State Fair Community College (about 55 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Longview (about 55 miles; Lees Summit, MO; FT enrollment: 2,917)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 64 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 7,433)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 66 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 9,113)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 67 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,143)

Public high school in Appleton City:

Public elementary/middle schools in Appleton City:

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Library in Appleton City:

  • APPLETON CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,566; Location: 105 W. 4TH STREET; 24,106 books; 278 audio materials; 840 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 40 print serial subscriptions; 11 electronic serial subscriptions)

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St. Clair County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

APPLETON CITY (Population served: 1550, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and NOV-04-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-04-2004)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 12 minor monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2011: 28.0%
(26.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.1%
Whole state:  65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  6.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Appleton City, MO

44 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
73 people in nursing homes in 2000

Appleton City compared to Missouri state average:

Appleton City, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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


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Banks with branches in Appleton City (2011 data):

  • Community First Bank: Appleton City Branch at 214-16 West 4th Street, branch established on 1913/01/01. Info updated 2010/08/12: Bank assets: $158.6 mil, Deposits: $135.2 mil, headquarters in Butler, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Community First Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%) in 2011

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Appleton City travel time to work - commute
Appleton City mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (42%)
  • Utility gas (39%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

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Religion statistics for Appleton City (based on St. Clair County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 47.82%
Here47.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOld Missionary Baptists Associations
Adherents59.4%12.2%10.3%5.2%3.9%
Congregations25.8%19.4%6.5%9.7%12.9%
NameAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchChurch of the NazareneChurch of the BrethrenOther
Adherents3.9%1.6%1.0%1.0%1.5%
Congregations3.2%3.2%3.2%3.2%12.9%
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: 6
St. Clair County:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

5.32 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

11.71 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Clair County:

10.2%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Clair County:

28.8%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.8%
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
Other Government Administration 2$3,751$22,5060$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,187$26,2441$1,146
Streets and Highways 1$1,886$22,6320$0
Sewerage 1$1,565$18,7800$0
Water Supply 1$2,300$27,6000$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$668
Totals for Government 6$11,689$23,3784$1,814


9.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,158 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.18%
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 Henry County, MO  1.18% ($21,686 average AGI)
from Jackson County, MO  1.14% ($33,882)
from Cedar County, MO  0.57% ($27,294)


8.35% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,528 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.35%
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 Henry County, MO  1.77% ($22,596 average AGI)
to Cass County, MO  0.64% ($24,316)
to Greene County, MO  0.64% ($18,684)

Strongest AM radio stations in Appleton City:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKD (1280 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, MO; Owner: CLINTON RADIO COMPANY)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMAM (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BUTLER, MO; Owner: BATES COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Appleton City:

  • KDKD-FM (95.3 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: CLINTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLRQ (96.1 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: B & F BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCVJ (92.3 FM; OSCEOLA, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KMOE (92.1 FM; BUTLER, MO; Owner: BATES COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 1,470
Total average daily truck traffic: 147
Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic: 2,499

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Appleton City)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 28
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Appleton City


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

Most common first names in Appleton City, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William3079.6 years
John2478.4 years
James2172.3 years
Charles2075.6 years
Ralph1475.3 years
Mary1382.9 years
Lena1387.2 years
George1179.3 years
Edna1185.7 years
Bessie1183.5 years
Most common last names in Appleton City, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis1978.9 years
Smith1981.5 years
Brown1285.8 years
Jones1278.0 years
Johnson1181.5 years
Foster1176.9 years
Miller1078.1 years
Rice971.6 years
Dines983.2 years
Bailey883.0 years

Businesses in Appleton City, MO

  • True Value: 1
  • UPS: 1

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