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Shannon County

Population in July 2008: 624. Population change since 2000: -1.6%
 

Males: 285  (45.7%)
Females: 339  (54.3%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 65438.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $18,026 (it was $14,236 in 2000)
Birch Tree:  $18,026
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $9,833
Birch Tree:  $9,833
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $51,015 (it was $31,500 in 2000)
Birch Tree:  $51,015
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $52,670; Detached houses: $54,224; Mobile homes: $21,538

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Races in Birch Tree:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.3%)
  • American Indian (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Birch Tree: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (19.6%), German (12.3%), Irish (10.7%), English (4.1%), Dutch (1.6%), Welsh (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1908

Elevation: 991 feet

Land area: 1.33 square miles.

Population density: 471 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Birch Tree

  • High school or higher: 62.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Birch Tree city

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

4 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Birch Tree, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Birch Tree to the number of sex offenders is 156 to 1.

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

Birch Tree:  0.6% ($199)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
Birch Tree satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (92.1 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (132.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (392.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Winona, MO (3.0 miles ), Mountain View, MO (3.4 miles ), Eminence, MO (3.6 miles ), Summersville, MO (4.0 miles ), Alton, MO (4.6 miles ), Willow Springs, MO (5.1 miles ), Brandsville, MO (5.1 miles) , Van Buren, MO (5.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $30,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.99 N, Longitude: 91.49 W

Area code: 573

Birch Tree household income distribution Birch Tree home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -49 (-7.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (38%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Apparel (3%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Wood products (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16%)
  • Woodworkers (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (8%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)



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Crime in Birch Tree by Year
Type 2003 2006 2007
Murders 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Rapes 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Robberies 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Assaults 063
    per 100,000 0.0961.5478.5
Burglaries 10112
    per 100,000 1582.31762.8319.0
Thefts 011
    per 100,000 0.0160.3159.5
Auto thefts 012
    per 100,000 0.0160.3319.0
Arson 001
    per 100,000 0.00.0159.5
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 110.8334.9149.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.60
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Birch Tree, Missouri

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Birch Tree-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/21/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the Birch Tree city center killed 7 people and injured 75 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1982, a category 4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Birch Tree-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.2 miles away from Birch Tree center
On 7/7/1991 at 21:24:02, a magnitude 4.0 (3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 24.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 13.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2000 at 20:12:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 40.8 miles away from Birch Tree center
On 10/21/1999 at 08:18:00, a magnitude 3.9 (3.3 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 12.0 mi) earthquake occurred 43.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/30/1992 at 00:01:30, a magnitude 3.6 (2.9 LG, 3.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.1 miles away from Birch Tree center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Birch Tree topographic map

Birthplace of: Mel Carnahan - governor.


Hospitals/medical centers near Birch Tree:
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO)
  • OZARKS MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; WEST PLAINS, MO)
  • REYNOLDS CO GENERAL MEM HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; ELLINGTON, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Birch Tree, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Birch Tree:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 64 miles; ROLLA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,181)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 92 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 98 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 14,680)
  • JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 102 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; FT enrollment: 2,568)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 102 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,125)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 104 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 3,756)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 109 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)
Public elementary/middle school in Birch Tree:
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Hotels: Hickory House (JCT Highway 60 & 99), Colonial Lodge Motel (Highway 60 & 99).

 

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

BIRCH TREE (Population served: 599, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and JUN-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2004)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.6%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  46.0%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Birch Tree, MO



Birch Tree compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income significantly below 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.
  • 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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Banks with branches in Birch Tree (2009 data):
  • Bank of Birch Tree: Bank Of Birch Tree at County Road Ff And U.S. Highway 60, branch established on 1929-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $25.8 mil, Deposits: $20.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Dkb Bancshares, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School


Birch Tree travel time to work
Birch Tree mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Shannon County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Wood (15%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Birch Tree

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents56.2%12.0%10.8%9.0%11.9%
Congregations28.6%17.9%7.1%10.7%35.7%
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
Other Government Administration 1$1,444$17,3280$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,215$26,5800$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,829$21,9480$0
Sewerage 1$1,625$19,5000$0
Totals for Government 4$7,113$21,3390$0



6.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,688 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.34%
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 Howell County, MO  1.27% ($16,531 average AGI)


5.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($21,174 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.52%
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 Howell County, MO  1.56% ($18,667 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Birch Tree:
  • KBMV (1310 AM; 1 kW; BIRCH TREE, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWPM (1450 AM; 1 kW; WEST PLAINS, MO; Owner: MISSOURI OZARKS RADIO NETWORK,INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Birch Tree:
  • KBMV-FM (107.1 FM; BIRCH TREE, MO; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KUPH (96.9 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO; Owner: CENTRAL OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KSPQ (93.9 FM; WEST PLAINS, MO; Owner: MISSOURI OZARKS RADIO NETWORK,INC.)
  • KAMS (95.1 FM; MAMMOTH SPRING, AR; Owner: OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KUNQ (99.3 FM; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KBIY (91.3 FM; VAN BUREN, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KHOM (100.9 FM; SALEM, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • K269EH (101.7 FM; WEST PLAINS, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KUKU-FM (100.3 FM; WILLOW SPRINGS, MO; Owner: MISSOURI OZARKS RADIO NETWORK,INC.)
  • KSMW (90.9 FM; WEST PLAINS, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR SW MO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KSAR (92.3 FM; THAYER, MO; Owner: BRAGG BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKDY (102.5 FM; WEST PLAINS, MO; Owner: CENTRAL OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)



Birch Tree fatal accident list:
Jul 22, 1989 07:00 AM, 99, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 3,230
Total average daily truck traffic: 591
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 4,497

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 386 Elm Street, Type: Mast, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: KNKN496
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 11760 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • Steven D Boyers, Walnut & Sunset, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.4 m
    Registrant: Partel Broadband Telecommunications Inc., 3467 Township Line Rd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, Phone: (573) 686-9101, Email:
  • Steven Fuchs, U.S. Highway 60, 5 Kilometers West Of Birch Tree, Mo, Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.2 m, Overall height: 84.1 m
    Registrant: Law Office Of Dan J. Alpert, 2120 N. 21st Rd., Arlington, VA 22201, Phone: (703) 243-8690, Email:
  • Dane F Ershen, 386 Elm Street, Type: Mast, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 78.9 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • PETER CONNOLLY, Section 23, T-27-N, R-5-W, Shannon County, Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.8 m, Overall height: 88.3 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-1816, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Birch Tree Water Tower, Call Sign: KEG335
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.370 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 155.730 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/04/2003, Expiration Date: 06/04/2013
    Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 515-2544
  • Mo Rt M 5 Mi Sw, Call Sign: KNEP799, Licensee ID: L00004992
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.560 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/06/2002, Expiration Date: 02/04/2013
    Registrant: Sho Me Power Electric Coop, Marshfield, MO 65706, Phone: (417) 468-2615

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • Us Highway 60, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WMG331
    Assigned Frequencies : 949.000 MHz
    Expiration Date: 02/01/2013
    Registrant: Central Ozark Radio Network, Inc., 983 East U.S. Highway 160, West Plains, MO 65775
  • BIRCH TREE, Section 23, T-27-N, R-5-W, Shannon County, Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.8 m, Overall height: 88.3 m, Call Sign: WQFW598
    Assigned Frequencies : 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/23/2006, Expiration Date: 10/23/2016, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • STATION, Shannon Co Rd 1 Mile Ssw Of, Overall height: 25.3 m, Call Sign: WHC523
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.600 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/04/1996, Expiration Date: 02/27/2002, Cancelation Date: 02/04/2002
    Registrant: Phone: (417) 468-2615
  • 3 Miles West Of, Overall height: 14.3 m, Call Sign: WLE469
    Assigned Frequencies : 947.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/13/1992, Expiration Date: 02/01/2013, Cancelation Date: 10/24/2007
    Registrant: Eagle Bluff Enterprises, 932 County Road 448, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Birch Tree)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 20637 , Serial Number: 17261452, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/1973
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Casey L Boaz, Rr 1 Box 45b, Birch Tree, MO 65438, Other Owners: Sheila E Boaz
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/27/1940, Exported to: Canada


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 28
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Birch Tree


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