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Macon County

Population in July 2008: 100. Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 

Males: 45  (45.0%)
Females: 55  (55.0%)

Median resident age:  54.3 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip code: 63539


Estimated median household income in 2008: $28,839 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Ethel:  $28,839
Missouri:  $46,867

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,084

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $23,499 (it was $14,600 in 2000)
Ethel:  $23,499
Missouri:  $141,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $43,734; Detached houses: $45,181; Mobile homes: $12,500

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Races in Ethel:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • American Indian (3.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Ethel: 66.6 (very 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: 419 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: 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%


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:

Ethel:  1.4% ($199)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)

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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

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



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Ethel-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/12/1970, a category 4 (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 4 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.


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 Ethel center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Ethel:
  • MACON CO SAMARITAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; MACON, MO)
  • PERSHING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • NORTHEAST REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS (about 22 miles; KIRKSVILLE, 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 22 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,922)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (about 77 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 21,444)
  • COLUMBIA COLLEGE (about 77 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 5,892)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 81 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 8,957)
  • LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (about 98 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,580)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  60.9%
Whole state:  67.3%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  18.6%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  9.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

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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.
  • Hispanic 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Macon County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Wood (9%)


Religion statistics for Ethel

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.


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 Antenna Towers: 1
  • James Simon, 0.6 Mile West Of Ethel, Mo On South Side Of Mo Hwy 149, 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: 1
  • Call Sign: N0AEO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01349596
    Grant Date: 12/13/2007, Expiration Date: 12/13/2017
    Registrant: Ronald E Settle, 21157 Crystal Ave., Ethel, MO 63539

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