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New Madrid County

Population in July 2008: 529. Population change since 2000: -13.3%
 

Males: 256  (48.5%)
Females: 273  (51.5%)

Median resident age:  36.7 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 63866.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,799 (it was $20,375 in 2000)
Marston:  $25,799
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,660
Marston:  $17,660
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $43,565 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Marston:  $43,565
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $49,500; Detached houses: $52,193; In 2-unit structures: $60,736; Mobile homes: $26,277; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Marston:

  • White Non-Hispanic (74.3%)
  • Black (22.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Marston: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (14.9%), Irish (10.3%), French (3.9%), Hungarian (3.9%), English (3.3%), Italian (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1898

Elevation: 289 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 480 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Marston

  • High school or higher: 59.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 13.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marston city

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 44.1%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 13.5%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Marston, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Marston to the number of sex offenders is 265 to 1.

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

Marston:  0.7% ($199)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (75.4 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (98.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (382.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Howardville, MO (1.9 miles ), Lilbourn, MO (2.3 miles ), North Lilbourn, MO (2.4 miles) , New Madrid, MO (2.5 miles ), Portageville, MO (2.8 miles ), Catron, MO (2.9 miles) , Hayward, MO (3.0 miles) , Tallapoosa, MO (3.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $36,500
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.52 N, Longitude: 89.61 W

Area code: 573

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Population change in the 1990s: -75 (-10.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (24%)
  • Transportation equipment (13%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Warehousing and storage (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Transportation equipment (16%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Gasoline stations (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Cashiers (12%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)



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Crime in Marston by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0182.1
Rapes 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 310000
    per 100,000 484.7167.20.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 010000
    per 100,000 0.0167.20.00.00.00.0
Thefts 100000
    per 100,000 161.60.00.00.00.00.0
Auto thefts 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 103.445.20.00.00.0364.3

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.89
US city average:  3.00

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Marston-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Marston city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center killed 17 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Marston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 140% 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 12.3 miles away from Marston 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 45.2 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 72.9 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 36.4 miles away from Marston center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 35.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from Marston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Marston:
  • PEMISCOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; HAYTI, MO)
  • MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER (about 26 miles; SIKESTON, MO)
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE (about 28 miles; DEXTER, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Marston, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marston:
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 52 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 76 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 77 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 86 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)

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Hotel: Budget Inn (I-55 Exit 40).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.5%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  31.0%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marston, MO



Marston compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below 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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School Enrollment by Level of School


Marston travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in New Madrid County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (66%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Marston

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaAssemblies of God
Adherents62.9%8.8%7.4%5.8%4.4%
Congregations28.0%4.0%16.0%4.0%10.0%
NameChurches of ChristChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)American Baptist AssociationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents4.0%2.1%1.3%1.2%2.1%
Congregations14.0%6.0%4.0%2.0%12.0%
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
Financial Administration 2$2,600$15,6000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$3,986
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$1,550
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,879$34,5480$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,727$20,7240$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,904$22,8480$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,107
Water Supply 1$2,215$26,5800$0
Totals for Government 6$11,325$22,6508$6,643



Marston government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $56,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $53,000
    Police Protection: $15,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $65,000
    Central Staff Services: $64,000
    Police Protection: $50,000
    Sewerage: $45,000
    Regular Highways: $33,000
    Financial Administration: $18,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $31,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $26,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $42,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $72,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $234,000
    End of Fiscal Year: $216,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $5,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $29,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $70,000
    Public Utilities: $48,000
    Other Selective Sales: $32,000
    Property: $25,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $121,000

5.77% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,790 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.77%
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 Scott County, MO  1.19% ($21,000 average AGI)
from Dunklin County, MO  0.59% ($24,667)
from Pemiscot County, MO  0.42% ($26,000)


7.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,972 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.00%
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 Scott County, MO  1.44% ($26,551 average AGI)
to Cape Girardeau County, MO  0.77% ($29,250)
to Dunklin County, MO  0.66% ($23,098)


Strongest AM radio stations in Marston:
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • 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)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marston:
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Marston:
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)


Marston fatal accident list:
Oct 26, 1996 10:30 AM, I55, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 8, 1994 07:25 AM, 61, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 12, 1986 09:30 AM, Ee, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • New Madrid Cell Site Box 301, Structure height: 51 m, Call Sign: KNKN653
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Fax: (469) 229-7297, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 6
  • St Jude Industrial Park, Type: Building, Structure height: 63 m, Overall height: 69.5 m
    Registrant: Associated Electric Coop Inc, Springfield, MO 65801, Phone: (417) 881-1204, Email:
  • Saint Jude Industrial Park, Type: Stack, Structure height: 76 m, Overall height: 243.8 m
    Registrant: Associated Electric Coop Inc Dba , Springfield, MO 65801, Phone: (417) 881-1204, Email:
  • ROBERT JACKSON, (Sikeston) 2 Km N, Type: Pole, Structure height: 8.8 m, Overall height: 11 m
    Registrant: At&t Corp., 1200 Peachtree Street, Ll007, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4021, Email:
  • Barry Richardson, Cr 3 Mi Sw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 98 m
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325-4567, Phone: (717) 334-9262
  • JEROME E FERGUSON, 2.5 Miles West Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: The Benham Group (C/O Southwestern Power Administration), One West Third Street Suite 1511, Tulsa, OK 74103-3519, Phone: (918) 595-6710, Email:
  • WAYNE WATTS, Box 301, Type: Tower, Structure height: 44.2 m, Overall height: 50.6 m
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 1.5 Mi S, Call Sign: KNDP949
    Assigned Frequencies : 463.450 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/16/1998, Expiration Date: 03/01/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/01/2003
    Registrant: Rick Nowell, 601 Scott St, New Madrid, MO 63869
  • Cr 3 Mi Sw, Call Sign: WNHI940, Licensee ID: L00039355
    Assigned Frequencies : 463.300 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/1995, Expiration Date: 01/17/2001, Cancelation Date: 03/25/2001
    Registrant: Flaire Inc, 225 N Interstate Dr, Sikeston, MO 63801, Phone: (314) 472-2652
  • St Jude Industrial Park 2.5 Mi E, Call Sign: KTP674, Licensee ID: L00003675
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/09/1996, Expiration Date: 10/08/2001, Cancelation Date: 10/18/2001
    Registrant: M & A Electric Power Cooperative, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, Phone: (314) 785-9651

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • NEW MADRID, Box 301, Type: Mast, Structure height: 44.2 m, Overall height: 50.6 m, Call Sign: WMQ666
    Assigned Frequencies : 6110.75 MHz, 6140.40 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/25/2000, Expiration Date: 07/01/2010, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:
  • NEW MADRID PLANT, 2.5 Miles West Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WCV85
    Assigned Frequencies : 6645.00 MHz, 957.950 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/13/2003, Expiration Date: 12/15/2012
    Registrant: Allgeier Martin & Associates Inc, 2820 S Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64803-2627, Phone: (417) 624-5703, Fax: (417) 624-7558, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • St Jude Industrial Park, Call Sign: WSI723, Licensee ID: L00122400
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.700 MHz, 72.3400 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 07/28/2008, Cancelation Date: 02/22/2005
    Registrant: Mid-Missouri Mobilfone, William G. Bowle, Rolla, MO 65401

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • New Madrid County Airport, Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB2336, Licensee ID: L00050722
    Assigned Frequencies : 0.31451 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/10/1996, Expiration Date: 12/12/2001, Cancelation Date: 03/01/2002
    Registrant: County Of New Madrid, New Madrid, MO 63869


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: BEECH E-90 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A-27-28 (680 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 77JX , Serial Number: LW-54, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1973
    Registrant (Individual): Barry L Sr Dba Richardson, 112 Main Street, Marston, MO 63866, Other Owners: Cotton Company Richardson


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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