Fleming, Missouri
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| Here: | 2.8% |
| Missouri: | 2.8% |
- Construction (10.4%)
- Truck transportation (10.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (8.3%)
- Transportation equipment (8.3%)
- Plastics & rubber products (6.2%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
- Construction (17.2%)
- Truck transportation (17.2%)
- Plastics & rubber products (10.3%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (10.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
- Wood products (6.9%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.9%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (21.1%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
- Transportation equipment (10.5%)
- Gasoline stations (10.5%)
- Utilities (10.5%)
- Finance & insurance (10.5%)
- Educational services (10.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.8%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
- Farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
- Cashiers (4.2%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (27.6%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (24.1%)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
- Carpenters (6.9%)
- Construction laborers (6.9%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.9%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (21.1%)
- Farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
- Cashiers (10.5%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.5%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (10.5%)
Average climate in Fleming, Missouri
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.7. This is about average.
| City: | 66.7 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.271. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.271 |
| U.S.: | 0.251 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 9.75. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 9.75 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 1.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 1.35 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 34.6 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.66. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 5.66 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Fleming-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the Fleming city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Fleming-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 461% greater than the overall U.S. average.On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 247.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 293.9 miles away from Fleming center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 235.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 336.1 miles away from Fleming center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 268.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 282.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Ray County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 22, Storms: 19, Tornadoes: 12, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Fleming:
- FMC -LETHOLT DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; RICHMOND, MO)
- RAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; RICHMOND, MO)
- SHIRKEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; RICHMOND, MO)
- LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; LEXINGTON, MO)
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS CITY HOSP AND CONV (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO)
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-NEW HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ODESSA, MO)
- NEW HAVEN NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ODESSA, MO)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fleming:
- Rockhurst University (about 31 miles; Kansas City, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,013)
- Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 31 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 31 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 10,544)
- Grantham University (about 34 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
- Park University (about 34 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
- University of Central Missouri (about 35 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
- Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 38 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
Points of interest:
Cemetery: Smith - Jackson Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.5 people |
| Missouri: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 78.4% |
| Whole state: | 65.3% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 3.9% |
| Whole state: | 6.7% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.6 |
| Missouri average: | 11.1 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Fleming, MO (based on Ray County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 6,690 | 35 |
| Mainline Protestant | 1,839 | 13 |
| Catholic | 291 | 1 |
| Black Protestant | 246 | 2 |
| Other | 181 | 2 |
| None | 14,247 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Ray County: | 1.28 / 10,000 pop. |
| Missouri: | 1.88 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Ray County: | 0.43 / 10,000 pop. |
| Missouri: | 0.18 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
| Ray County: | 5.97 / 10,000 pop. |
| Missouri: | 4.34 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
| Ray County: | 4.69 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 7.37 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 10.2% |
| Missouri: | 8.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 30.3% |
| Missouri: | 29.6% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Ray County: | 7.4% |
| Missouri: | 13.5% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2022) | |||||
| Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Protection - Officers | 0 | $0 | 1 | $1,242 | |
| Other Government Administration | 0 | $0 | 3 | $552 | |
| Judicial and Legal | 0 | $0 | 3 | $828 | |
| Totals for Government | 0 | $0 | 7 | $2,622 | |
Strongest AM radio stations in Fleming:
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
- KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
- KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KCWJ (1030 AM; 1 kW; BLUE SPRINGS, MO; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES, LP)
- KEXS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO; Owner: JEFFCO TELEVISION CORP.)
- KGGN (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; GLADSTONE, MO; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Fleming:
- KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
- KAYX (92.5 FM; RICHMOND, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KSRC (102.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WDAF-FM (106.5 FM; LIBERTY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KUDL (98.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KBEQ-FM (104.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KQRC-FM (98.9 FM; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KRBZ (96.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KYYS (99.7 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KMXV (93.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- KZPL (97.3 FM; LEE'S SUMMIT, MO; Owner: UNION FIRST BROADCASTING, LLC)
- KCMO-FM (94.9 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
- KPRS (103.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CARTER BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
- KCUR-FM (89.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CURATORS OF UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
- KLJC (88.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CALVARY BIBLE COLLEGE)
- KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
- KFKF-FM (94.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
- KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
- KKFI (90.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MID-COAST RADIO PROJECT, INC.)
- KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Fleming:
- KMBC-TV (Channel 9; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KMBC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
- KCPT (Channel 19; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PUBLIC TELEVISION 19, INC.)
- KSMO-TV (Channel 62; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KSMO LICENSEE, INC.)
- KCTV (Channel 5; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
- KCWE (Channel 29; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KCWE-TV, INC.)
- KPXE (Channel 50; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PAXSON KANSAS CITY LICENSE, INC.)
- KMCI (Channel 38; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- K48FS (Channel 48; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- KSHB-TV (Channel 41; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- K35CT (Channel 35; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- WDAF-TV (Channel 4; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WDAF LICENSE, INC.)
- KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- K26CR (Channel 26; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 5Number of bridges
- 49ft / 15.5mTotal length
- $326,000Total costs
- 721Total average daily traffic
- 111Total average daily truck traffic
- 1,037Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- Lat: 39.200583 Lon: -94.067722, Call Sign: WQVQ336,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.272 MHz, 151.272 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2015, Expiration Date: 04/14/2025, Certifier: Margie Long, Registrant: Kc Wireless, Inc., 720 W 23rd Street, Suite A, Independence, MO 64055, Phone: (816) 836-5700, Fax: (816) 836-8702, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- Camden, Southpoint Dr (Lat: 39.252250 Lon: -94.057194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRMX406,
Assigned Frequencies: 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2021, Expiration Date: 06/21/2031, Certifier: Brian S Smith, Registrant: Norfolk Southern, 650 West Peachtree St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 582-6244, Email:
Fleming compared to Missouri state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly 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.