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Holt County

Population in July 2009: 283. Population change since 2000: -8.4%
 

Males: 141  (50.2%)
Females: 142  (49.8%)

Median resident age:  38.2 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 64437.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,683 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Craig:

$34,683
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,199

Craig city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $37,703 (it was $23,900 in 2000)
Craig:

$37,703
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $35,548; Detached houses: $33,925; Mobile homes: $44,523

Median gross rent in 2009: $325.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Craig: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.2%), United States (22.3%), Irish (5.8%), English (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1869

Elevation: 868 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 1026 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Craig:

  • High school or higher: 70.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Craig city:

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 54.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Craig, Missouri in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Craig to the number of sex offenders is 283 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $400 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $542 (1.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (41.4 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (80.7 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (417.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Corning, MO (2.4 miles) , Bigelow, MO (2.7 miles) , Big Lake, MO (2.9 miles) , Mound City, MO (2.9 miles ), Fortescue, MO (3.2 miles) , Rulo, NE (3.2 miles ), Fairfax, MO (3.2 miles ), Barada, NE (3.3 miles) .

Latitude: 40.19 N, Longitude: 95.37 W

Area code: 660

Craig household income distribution Craig home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.4%
Missouri:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -37 (-10.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (25%)
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Information (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (46%)
  • Other services, except public administration (18%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Wholesale trade (2%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Carpenters (8%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (21%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (15%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)

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Tornado activity:

Craig-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 196% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.1 miles away from the Craig city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 tornado 24.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Craig-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 93% 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 31.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.0 miles away from Craig center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.4 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 83.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Holt County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Tornado: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Craig:

  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; FAIRFAX, MO)
  • "COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC" (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Craig, MO

Airports located in Craig:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Craig:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 29 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,793)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 44 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • Bellevue University (about 73 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • Grantham University (about 76 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 4,150)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 79 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 79 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods (about 79 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,138)

Public high school in Craig:

  • Craig High (Students: 65; Location: 402 N Ward; Grades: 07-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Craig:

  • Craig Elem. (Students: 43; Location: 402 N Ward; Grades: K-06)
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Hotel: Big Lake State Park & Resort (200 Lake Shore Drive).

 
Holt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

CRAIG (Population served: 330, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-1995 and DEC-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-1994)
  • 5 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.3%

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.5%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Craig, MO


Craig compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage 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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Banks with branches in Craig (2011 data):

  • Citizens Bank & Trust: Craig Branch at 105 South Main Street, branch established on 11/09/1929. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $7.6 mil, Deposits: $6.5 mil, headquarters in Rock Port, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (51%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Holt County Missouri:


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


Religion statistics for Craig:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 64.74%
Here64.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents28.7%20.5%12.9%11.6%26.2%
Congregations15.6%18.8%9.4%9.4%46.9%
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: 2
This county:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Holt County:

6.05 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Holt County:

12.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.8%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.6%
Missouri:

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

16.1%
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 0$0 1$1,000
Sewerage 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Water Supply 1$1,639$19,6680$0
Totals for Government 2$4,296$25,7761$1,000

Craig government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($102.47)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $53,000 ($187.28)
    Water Utilities: $42,000 ($148.41)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($88.34)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($60.07)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($42.40)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($28.27)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($21.20)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $103,000 ($363.96)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $88,000 ($310.95)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $15,000 ($53.00)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $10,000 ($35.34)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $34,000 ($120.14)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $94,000 ($332.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($45.94)
  • Tax - Property: $34,000 ($120.14)
    Total General Sales: $14,000 ($49.47)
    Public Utilities: $13,000 ($45.94)
    Tobacco Sales: $1,000 ($3.53)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $37,000 ($130.74)

6.31% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,886 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.31%
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  1.64% ($24,406 average AGI)
from Nodaway County, MO  1.03% ($21,600)


7.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,464 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.63%
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  1.47% ($28,276 average AGI)
to Nodaway County, MO  1.11% ($18,909)
to Andrew County, MO  1.01% ($44,150)

Strongest AM radio stations in Craig:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Craig:

  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • KNIM-FM (97.1 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Craig:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 486
Total average daily truck traffic: 223
Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic: 631

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Craig)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • .125 Mi W Int I29 On Hwy 59 (Lat: 40.188889 Lon: -95.367750), Call Sign: KLA817, Licensee ID: L00088378
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/14/2002, Expiration Date: 10/30/2012
    Registrant: Cunningham Farms Inc, Craig, MO 64437
  • Hwy 111 2 Mi W 1 Mi S (Lat: 40.179444 Lon: -94.410500), Call Sign: KNBX541, Licensee ID: L00388252
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/16/2001, Expiration Date: 10/16/2011
    Registrant: Emmett Haer, Rt 1 Box 61, Craig, MO 64437, Phone: (816) 683-5415
  • 15053 Highway 111 (Lat: 40.189167 Lon: -95.369694), Call Sign: WPTM592
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.100 MHz, 461.075 MHz, 452.850 MHz, 461.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/30/2011, Certifier: Michael Morganflash
    Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 622 Neptune Drive, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Fax: (785) 336-3400, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CRAIG, Ne Cor Of I 29 & Hwy 59 Int (Lat: 40.208028 Lon: -95.375250), Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WPNG590, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies: 6409.11 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Michael P Goggin
    Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC
  • CRAIG, 14799 Hwy 11 (Lat: 40.191139 Lon: -95.369278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WPYD561
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6765.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/23/2003, Expiration Date: 07/23/2013, 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:

1
  • Call Sign: K8AXH, Licensee ID: L00300249
    Grant Date: 08/08/2001, Expiration Date: 11/05/2011
    Registrant: Kenneth R Kolthoff, 302 S Williams, Craig, MO 64437


FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Craig)


Most common first names in Craig, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1176.9 years
Mary970.9 years
James872.1 years
William774.9 years
Charles783.6 years
Frank681.0 years
Clarence564.8 years
Robert570.8 years
Frances582.0 years
Ida486.2 years
Most common last names in Craig, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller884.1 years
Lawrence875.9 years
Voltmer676.2 years
Rogers670.4 years
Ohlensehlen685.0 years
Yandell582.0 years
Haer581.2 years
Thurnau578.2 years
Ideker580.0 years
Cook583.4 years

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