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Dunklin County

Population in 2011: 635. Population change since 2000: -8.8%
 

Males: 303  (47.7%)
Females: 332  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  35.5 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 63852.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $25,631 (it was $25,163 in 2000)
Holcomb:

$25,631
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,215

Holcomb city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $66,786 (it was $36,500 in 2000)
Holcomb:

$66,786
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $71,455; Detached houses: $83,693; Mobile homes: $35,460

Median gross rent in 2009: $341.

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  • White alone - 596 (93.9%)
  • Hispanic - 26 (4.1%)
  • Black alone - 11 (1.7%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Holcomb: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (23.1%), Irish (9.2%), Dutch (4.3%), German (3.3%), English (1.9%), French (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1891

Elevation: 239 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 1040 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Holcomb:

  • High school or higher: 57.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Holcomb city:

  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.1%
Missouri:  2.7%



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Holcomb, Missouri as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Holcomb to the number of sex offenders is 664 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $668 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $292 (0.6%)
Holcomb satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (54.6 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (88.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (396.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Clarkton, MO (2.1 miles ), Campbell, MO (2.6 miles ), Gideon, MO (2.6 miles ), St. Francis, AR (2.8 miles ), Nimmons, AR (2.8 miles) , Piggott, AR (3.1 miles ), Bragg City, MO (3.3 miles) , Kennett, MO (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 36.40 N, Longitude: 90.02 W

Area code: 573

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Crime in Holcomb by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0010000000
per 100,000 0.00.0143.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 1010000000
per 100,000 141.80.0143.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 1031000000
per 100,000 141.80.0429.2143.70.00.00.00.00.00.0
Thefts 2010120000
per 100,000 283.70.0143.10.0142.5289.40.00.00.00.0
Auto thefts 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 50.80.0109.710.35.811.80.00.00.00.0

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Crime in Holcomb detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.14
Missouri average:

2.45
Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.2%
Missouri:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +165 (+31.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (50%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (3%)
  • Educational services (24%)
  • Finance and insurance (17%)
  • Health care and social assistance (12%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)

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Average climate in Holcomb, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Holcomb-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 189% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/21/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Holcomb city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 tornado 26.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Holcomb-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 94% greater 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 15.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 55.6 miles away from Holcomb 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 59.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 30.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 58.6 miles away from Holcomb center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 60.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dunklin County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Holcomb topographic map

Birthplace of: Jack Powell (1913 pitcher) - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Holcomb:

  • TWIN RIVERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • PEMISCOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; HAYTI, MO)
  • PIGGOTT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; PIGGOTT, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Holcomb, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Holcomb:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 35 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,091)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 54 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 8,301)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 65 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,997)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 69 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 7,475)
  • Union University (about 83 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Bethel University (about 86 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 2,516)
  • Lane College (about 87 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,121)

Public high school in Holcomb:

  • Holcomb High (Students: 253; Location: 102 S Cherry; Grades: 07-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Holcomb:

  • Holcomb Elem. (Students: 382; Location: 102 S Cherry; Grades: PK-06)
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Notable location: Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Pine City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Libraries Public - Dunklin County- Holcomb (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 212 West Main).

 
Dunklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 18.2%
(17.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Missouri:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.8%
Whole state:  67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Holcomb, MO


Holcomb compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (78%)
  • Electricity (20%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Dunklin County Missouri:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.69%
Here53.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristCatholic ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents64.1%8.7%6.7%5.8%5.5%
Congregations30.5%13.4%18.3%3.7%9.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other
Adherents1.4%1.3%1.2%1.1%4.1%
Congregations3.7%2.4%3.7%1.2%13.4%
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: 16
Dunklin County:

5.06 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Dunklin County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Dunklin County:

7.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

8.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dunklin County:

30.8%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.3%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$44
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,913
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$1,727
Streets and Highways 1$1,417$17,0040$0
Water Supply 1$1,949$23,3880$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,303
Totals for Government 2$3,366$20,19611$5,987

Holcomb government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $34,000 ($53.54)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $42,000 ($66.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $26,000 ($40.94)
    All Other: $2,000 ($3.15)
  • Construction - Fire Protection: $106,000 ($166.93)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($20.47)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($7.87)
    General: $5,000 ($7.87)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($1.57)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($80.31)
    Central Staff Services: $49,000 ($77.17)
    Police Protection: $39,000 ($61.42)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($59.84)
    Sewerage: $27,000 ($42.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($39.37)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($1.57)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($1.57)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $105,000 ($165.35)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $93,000 ($146.46)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($18.90)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $93,000 ($146.46)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($7.87)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $152,000 ($239.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $39,000 ($61.42)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $6,000 ($9.45)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $25,000 ($39.37)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $35,000 ($55.12)
    Public Utilities: $28,000 ($44.09)
    Property: $21,000 ($33.07)
    NEC: $5,000 ($7.87)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $94,000 ($148.03)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($7.87)

5.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,143 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.54%
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 Pemiscot County, MO  0.62% ($18,460 average AGI)
from New Madrid County, MO  0.41% ($23,098)
from Butler County, MO  0.40% ($19,650)


6.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,282 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.51%
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 Butler County, MO  0.58% ($26,017 average AGI)
to Stoddard County, MO  0.50% ($28,804)
to Pemiscot County, MO  0.47% ($22,271)

Strongest AM radio stations in Holcomb:

  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KBOA (1540 AM; 1 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Holcomb:

  • KXOQ (104.3 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: P.M. BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBOA-FM (105.5 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K201DK (88.1 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY RADIO)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KAUF (89.9 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Holcomb:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Holcomb fatal accident list:

Apr 30, 1997 05:45 PM, 25, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Sep 30, 1992 04:13 PM, 25, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 6, 1982 05:30 AM, 25, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 18, 1981 08:45 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
May 11, 1979 00:25 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 25, 1975 01:35 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 6 meters (20ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,760
Total average daily truck traffic: 441
Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic: 4,416


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0UQG
    Grant Date: 08/30/1996, Expiration Date: 12/05/2005, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2007
    Registrant: Wilbert L Hager, Holcomb, MO 63852
  • Call Sign: KB0WOF
    Grant Date: 05/16/1996, Expiration Date: 05/16/2006, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2008
    Registrant: Elsie Maybelle Hager, Holcomb, MO 63852
  • Call Sign: WB4NMG, Licensee ID: L00389353
    Grant Date: 08/15/2001, Expiration Date: 08/27/2011
    Registrant: Curtis J Roach, 29258 State Highway 53, Holcomb, MO 63852-9727
  • Call Sign: KC0HVT, Licensee ID: L00232554
    Grant Date: 02/25/2010, Expiration Date: 04/25/2020, Certifier: Barbara A Roach
    Registrant: Barbara A Roach, 29258 State Highway 53, Holcomb, MO 63852


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in Holcomb, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2269.7 years
William1774.6 years
John1169.4 years
Charles873.7 years
George670.9 years
Billy665.8 years
Thomas669.1 years
Luther581.2 years
Ernest579.0 years
Earl476.7 years
Most common last names in Holcomb, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith968.5 years
Raspberry679.6 years
Harris568.8 years
Cross583.4 years
Wilson571.2 years
Bradshaw586.6 years
Watson585.2 years
Howard588.8 years
Moore573.2 years
Burrow568.0 years

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