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Macon County

Population in 2011: 62. Population change since 2000: -38.0%
Males: 35  (56.5%)
Females: 27  (43.5%)

Median resident age:  60.5 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip code: 63539

Estimated median household income in 2009: $28,880 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Ethel:

$28,880
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,423

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $53,283 (it was $14,600 in 2000)
Ethel:

$53,283
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $89,984; Detached houses: $95,752; Mobile homes: $39,520

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  • White alone - 60 (96.8%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (1.6%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Ethel: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (26.0%), German (24.0%), English (14.0%), Scotch-Irish (10.0%), United States (6.0%), Dutch (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1962

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 260 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ethel:

  • High school or higher: 70.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ethel town:

  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $317 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $150 (0.9%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (68.9 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (112.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (296.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Elmer, MO (2.5 miles) , New Cambria, MO (2.9 miles ), South Gifford, MO (3.1 miles) , Bucklin, MO (3.3 miles ), Callao, MO (3.3 miles ), Bevier, MO (3.7 miles ), Atlanta, MO (3.7 miles ), La Plata, MO (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 39.89 N, Longitude: 92.74 W

Area code: 660

Ethel household income distribution Ethel home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.3%
Missouri:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: 0 (0.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Other services, except public administration (60%)
  • Retail trade (40%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (63%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


Average climate in Ethel, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Ethel-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/12/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Ethel town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F4 tornado 14.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ethel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 81.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Macon County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Ethel:

  • PERSHING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • SULLIVAN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; MILAN, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Ethel, MO

Amtrak station near Ethel:

  • 17 miles: LA PLATA (HWY. 63 AT BNSF RAILROAD) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ethel:

  • Truman State University (about 23 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,595)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 37 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 2,714)
  • Columbia College (about 69 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 8,442)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 70 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 26,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 82 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • State Fair Community College (about 88 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 95 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 7,698)

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Notable location: Ethel Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 28.9%
(35.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This town:  1.7 people
Missouri:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  47.2%
Whole state:  67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ethel, MO


Ethel 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly 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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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Wood (9%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Macon County Missouri:


2008 Presidential Election results in Macon County Missouri:
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Religion statistics for Ethel (based on Macon County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 70.04%
Here70.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Catholic ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents40.2%15.3%11.8%10.9%6.6%
Congregations25.4%13.6%5.1%3.4%11.9%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchOld Order AmishLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents3.9%3.3%1.8%1.6%4.6%
Congregations8.5%1.7%5.1%1.7%23.7%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Macon County:

11.57 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.4%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
Missouri:

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

17.5%
State:

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 6$80
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$50
Totals for Government 0$0 7$130


5.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,333 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.75%
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 Randolph County, MO  0.83% ($26,700 average AGI)
from Adair County, MO  0.53% ($27,250)
from Boone County, MO  0.41% ($18,560)


6.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,172 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.29%
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 Randolph County, MO  0.66% ($22,275 average AGI)
to Boone County, MO  0.62% ($39,237)
to Adair County, MO  0.57% ($22,286)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ethel:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 3 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KLTI (1560 AM; 1 kW; MACON, MO; Owner: CHIRILLO ELECTRONICS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIRX (1450 AM; 1 kW; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX,INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ethel:

  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIRK (99.9 FM; MACON, MO; Owner: KIRK, L.L.C.)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ethel:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K34CW (Channel 34; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 0.6 Mile West Of Ethel, Mo On South Side Of Mo Hwy 149 (Lat: 39.894750 Lon: -92.750500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN487
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Bennet & Bennet, Pllc, 4350 East West Highway, Suite 201, Bethesda, MD 20814, Phone: (202) 371-1500, Fax: (202) 371-1558, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • James Simon, 0.6 Mile West Of Ethel, Mo On South Side Of Mo Hwy 149 (Lat: 39.894750 Lon: -92.750500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Licensee ID: L00125064
    Registrant: Mo Rsa No. 5 Partnership D/B/A Chariton Valley Wireless, 1213 E Briggs Dr., Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 395-9600, Email:
  • James Simon, 0.6 Mile West Of Ethel, Mo On South Side Of Mo Hwy 149 (Lat: 39.894750 Lon: -92.750500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m
    Registrant: Chariton Valley Wireless, 1213 E Briggs Dr., Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 395-9600, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0AEO, Licensee ID: L01349596
    Grant Date: 12/13/2007, Expiration Date: 12/13/2017
    Registrant: Ronald E Settle, 21157 Crystal Ave., Ethel, MO 63539
  • Call Sign: KD0JBL, Licensee ID: L01522159
    Grant Date: 10/05/2009, Expiration Date: 10/05/2019, Certifier: Cindy M Malloy
    Registrant: Cindy M Malloy, 21341 Bayport Ave, Ethel, MO 63539

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