Licking, Missouri

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Population in July 2008: 2,772. Population change since 2000: +88.4%

Males: 1,230	(44.4%)
Females: 1,542	(55.6%)

Median resident age:	41.3 years
Missouri median age:	36.1 years

Zip codes: 65542.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $22,255 (it was $17,576 in 2000)

Licking:	$22,255
Missouri:	$45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,359

Licking:	$16,359
Missouri:	$23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $83,729 (it was $51,700 in 2000)

Licking:	$83,729
Missouri:	$138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $102,896; Detached houses: $108,703; Mobile homes: $16,538

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Races in Licking:

White Non-Hispanic (96.0%)
American Indian (2.0%)
Hispanic (1.7%)
Two or more races (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Licking: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (18.6%), German (12.8%), Irish (12.8%), English (7.0%), French (3.3%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1935

Elevation: 1259 feet

Land area: 1.74 square miles.

Population density: 1598 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Licking

High school or higher: 67.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Unemployed: 8.9%
Mean travel time to work: 20.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Licking city

Never married: 17.8%
Now married: 52.5%
Separated: 1.5%
Widowed: 15.1%
Divorced: 13.1%

8 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.5%
Missouri:	2.7%

According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Licking, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Licking to the number of sex offenders is 462 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Licking:	0.5% ($283)
Missouri:	1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (81.3 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (117.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (373.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Raymondville, MO (3.3 miles ), Houston, MO (3.6 miles ), Edgar Springs, MO (3.8 miles) , Salem, MO (4.5 miles ), Fort Leonard Wood, MO (4.7 miles ), Summersville, MO (5.0 miles ), St. Robert, MO (5.2 miles ), Cabool, MO (5.4 miles ).

Latitude: 37.50 N, Longitude: 91.86 W

Area code: 573

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Population change in the 1990s: +142 (+10.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Public administration (14%)
Construction (10%)
Educational services (8%)
Food and beverage stores (7%)
Truck transportation (6%)
Repair and maintenance (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (13%)
Miscellaneous manufacturing (11%)
Educational services (10%)
Accommodation and food services (9%)
Apparel (8%)
Public administration (6%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

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Crime in Licking (2002):

1 murder (67.1 per 100,000)
2 rapes (134.1 per 100,000)
1 robbery (67.1 per 100,000)
4 assaults (268.3 per 100,000)
20 burglaries (1341.4 per 100,000)
45 thefts (3018.1 per 100,000)
2 auto thefts (134.1 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 540.6 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Crime in Licking (2007):

0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
2 assaults (131.9 per 100,000)
9 burglaries (593.7 per 100,000)
53 thefts (3496.0 per 100,000)
3 auto thefts (197.9 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 223.6 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (4 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.44
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Licking, Missouri

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Licking-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1954, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Licking city center killed 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1979, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the city center injured 9 people.

Licking-area historical earthquake activity is below Missouri state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/7/1991 at 21:24:02, a magnitude 4.0 (3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.2 miles away from Licking center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2000 at 20:12:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/21/1999 at 08:18:00, a magnitude 3.9 (3.3 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 12.0 mi) earthquake occurred 83.6 miles away from Licking center
On 7/2/1991 at 03:49:01, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 8.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/30/1992 at 00:01:30, a magnitude 3.6 (2.9 LG, 3.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.2 miles away from Licking center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Licking topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Licking:

TEXAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; HOUSTON, MO)
SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; SALEM, MO)
PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 32 miles; ROLLA, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Licking, MO

Airports located in Licking:

Craddock Field Airport (Runways: 1)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Licking:

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 27 miles; ROLLA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,181)
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,580)
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 14,680)
DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,125)
OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 3,756)
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; FT enrollment: 2,612)
JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 89 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; FT enrollment: 2,568)

Public high school in Licking:

Licking High (Students: 401; Location: 313 S Main; Grades: 07-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Licking:

Licking Elem. (Students: 414; Location: 125 College Ave; Grades: PK-06)

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Hotel: Best Value Inn (209 South Highway 63).

Average household size:

This city:	2.2 people
Missouri:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	60.3%
Whole state:	67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.3%
Whole state:	5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	25.5%
Whole state:	11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	10.7%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Licking, MO

55 people in nursing homes

Licking compared to Missouri state average:

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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 above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
Number of college students 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 Licking (2009 data):

Town & Country Bank: Licking Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1924-10-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $466.3 mil, Deposits: $400.2 mil, headquarters in Salem, MO, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Town & Country Bancshares, Inc
First National Bank: Licking Branch at Highway 32, branch established on 1996-09-09. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $294.3 mil, Deposits: $260.0 mil, headquarters in Mountain View, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Landrum Company

Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Licking mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Texas County Missouri:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (47%) Electricity (46%) Wood (5%) No fuel used (1%) Utility gas (1%)

Religion statistics for Licking

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	National Association of Free Will Baptists	United Methodist Church	International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Adherents	55.5%	9.7%	6.9%	6.4%	4.6%
Congregations	29.1%	9.3%	11.6%	4.7%	8.1%

Name	Churches of Christ	Assemblies of God	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Catholic Church	Other religions
Adherents	3.9%	3.3%	3.0%	2.3%	4.5%
Congregations	8.1%	8.1%	2.3%	4.7%	14.0%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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	1	$2,516	$30,192	0	$0
Other Government Administration	1	$4,318	$51,816	5	$504
Judicial and Legal	0	$0		2	$2,200
Police Protection - Officers	4	$12,302	$36,906	0	$0
Streets and Highways	1	$3,391	$40,692	0	$0
Sewerage	1	$3,062	$36,744	2	$777
Water Supply	3	$8,468	$33,872	0	$0
Totals for Government	11	$34,057	$37,153	9	$3,481

8.07% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,883 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.07%
Missouri average:	7.87%

0.14% of residents moved from foreign countries ($565 average AGI)
Texas County: 0.14%
Missouri average: 0.11%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Howell County, MO	0.61% ($24,766 average AGI)
from Pulaski County, MO	0.59% ($38,304)
from Wright County, MO	0.50% ($22,436)

6.82% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,956 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.82%
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 Greene County, MO	0.59% ($22,933 average AGI)
to Howell County, MO	0.55% ($21,238)
to Phelps County, MO	0.44% ($28,676)

Strongest AM radio stations in Licking:

KBTC (1250 AM; 1 kW; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
KJPW (1390 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
KSMO (1340 AM; 1 kW; SALEM, MO; Owner: KSMO ENTERPRISES)
WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Licking:

KJEL (103.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
KZNN (105.3 FM; ROLLA, MO; Owner: KTTR-KZNN, INC.)
KUMR (88.5 FM; ROLLA, MO; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
K275AF (102.9 FM; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
KUNQ (99.3 FM; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
KKID (92.9 FM; SALEM, MO; Owner: ULTRA-SONIC BROADCAST STATIONS, INC.)
KJPW-FM (102.3 FM; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
KSPQ (93.9 FM; WEST PLAINS, MO; Owner: MISSOURI OZARKS RADIO NETWORK,INC.)
KDAA (97.5 FM; ROLLA, MO; Owner: KDAA-KMOZ, LLC)
KUKU-FM (100.3 FM; WILLOW SPRINGS, MO; Owner: MISSOURI OZARKS RADIO NETWORK,INC.)

Licking fatal accident list:
Dec 6, 1990 12:00 AM, 63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 13, 1987 11:00 AM, 63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 20, 1986 06:10 AM, 63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 27, 1980 09:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 5, 1977 11:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $170,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,750
Total average daily truck traffic: 375
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 5,519

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Licking)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2

500 Ft Due West Of A Point That Is Located 1500 Ft South Off Jct Hwy 63 & 32, Call Sign: KNFR872, Licensee ID: L00495989
Assigned Frequencies : 155.880 MHz
Grant Date: 04/07/2002, Expiration Date: 05/15/2012
Registrant: City Of Licking, 125 S Main St, Licking, MO 65542, Phone: (314) 674-2278
George O. White Nurs, 14027 Shafer Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 21 m, Call Sign: WHC36
151.220 MHz, 159.225 MHz, 151.190 MHz, 151.265 MHz, 151.325 MHz, 151.355 MHz, 151.415 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 151.475 MHz, 154.280 MHz... (+5 more)
Grant Date: 06/30/2004, Expiration Date: 08/31/2014, Certifier: E John Alberts
Registrant: Mdc - It Section/Telecom, 230 Commerce Drive, Suite 201, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Phone: (573) 751-4115, Fax: (573) 751-4865, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3

STATION, Hwy 63 1.5 Mi S Of, Overall height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WNEQ999
Assigned Frequencies : 1885.00 MHz, 1875.00 MHz
Grant Date: 04/17/1997, Expiration Date: 05/07/2002, Cancelation Date: 07/14/2000
Registrant: Phone: (417) 468-2615
Licking, 12960 Kimble Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 109.7 m, Call Sign: WPTP320, Licensee ID: L00127162
Assigned Frequencies : 6715.62 MHz
Grant Date: 11/14/2001, Expiration Date: 11/14/2011, Certifier: Kenneth R Meyers
Registrant: Uscoc Of Greater Missouri, LLC
HWY 63-MANSFIELD, 32651 S Hwy 63, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQID206
Assigned Frequencies : 10627.5 MHz
Grant Date: 01/08/2008, Expiration Date: 01/08/2018, Certifier: John E Rooney
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Licking)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 7

Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 201JU , Serial Number: 24-0033, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 11/10/1976
Registrant (Co-Owned): Carl D Holzschuh, 20199 Highway Cc, Licking, MO 65542, Other Owners: Karon S Holzschuh
Aircraft: EIRIAVION OY PIK 20E (Glider, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 234JN , Serial Number: 20229, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/28/1979
Registrant (Individual): Joseph Jagr, 16165 Highway Af, Licking, MO 65542
Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 341PC , Serial Number: 18280014, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/1997
Registrant (Corporation): Clouse Trucking LLC, Po Box 329, Licking, MO 65542
Aircraft: PIPER PA-16 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 621 , Serial Number: 16-489, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 08/05/1955
Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 897, Licking, MO 65542
Aircraft: MOONEY M20C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6909U , Serial Number: 2704, Year manufactured: 1964
Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 897, Licking, MO 65542
Aircraft: STONEKING MICHAEL S MUSTANG (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
N-Number: 7013H , Serial Number: 001
Registrant (Individual): Randy L Ingram, Po Box 86, Licking, MO 65542
Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8183G , Serial Number: 18263335, Year manufactured: 1974
Registrant (Individual): Leo C Brigman, Rt 2 Box 716, Licking, MO 65542

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 34
Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Licking

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