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New Madrid County

Population in July 2008: 534. Population change since 2000: -11.7%
 

Males: 255  (47.9%)
Females: 279  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  39.6 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 63867.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,558 (it was $28,083 in 2000)
Matthews:  $35,558
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,157
Matthews:  $17,157
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,604 (it was $47,300 in 2000)
Matthews:  $76,604
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $78,350; Detached houses: $85,891; Mobile homes: $14,167

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Races in Matthews:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Other race (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Matthews: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (22.3%), Irish (15.0%), German (11.9%), English (8.3%), Dutch (2.1%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1943

Elevation: 310 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 484 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Matthews

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Matthews city

  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 65.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.2%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Matthews, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Matthews to the number of sex offenders is 534 to 1.

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

Matthews:  0.5% ($231)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
Matthews satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (88.8 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (115.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (366.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Canalou, MO (2.4 miles ), Morehouse, MO (2.9 miles ), Sikeston, MO (2.9 miles ), Miner, MO (3.1 miles ), Baker, MO (3.1 miles) , North Lilbourn, MO (3.3 miles) , East Prairie, MO (3.4 miles ), Lilbourn, 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: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $179,800
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $203,100

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.76 N, Longitude: 89.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Matthews household income distribution Matthews home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -9 (-1.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (26%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Metal and metal products (13%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)
  • Food (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electricians (13%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)



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Crime in Matthews by Year
Type 2003 2005 2006 2007
Murders 1000
    per 100,000 172.70.00.00.0
Rapes 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0100
    per 100,000 0.0176.70.00.0
Assaults 0310
    per 100,000 0.0530.0179.90.0
Burglaries 0715
    per 100,000 0.01236.7179.9917.4
Thefts 6662
    per 100,000 1036.31060.11079.1367.0
Auto thefts 0010
    per 100,000 0.00.0179.90.0
Arson 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 386.9288.0106.178.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.87
US city average:  3.00

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Matthews-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 153% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.3 miles away from the Matthews city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1955, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.1 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Matthews-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 99% 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 18.7 miles away from Matthews 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 28.5 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 87.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 25.6 miles away from Matthews center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 53.0 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 93.7 miles away from Matthews center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Matthews:
  • MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; SIKESTON, MO)
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE (about 22 miles; DEXTER, MO)
  • PARKWAY REGIONAL HOSP (about 32 miles; FULTON, KY)

Political contributions by individuals in Matthews, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Matthews:
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 58 miles; MARTIN, TN; FT enrollment: 5,131)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 70 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 77 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 88 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
Public elementary/middle school in Matthews:
  • Matthews Elem. (Students: 155; Location: 206 Story St; Grades: PK-05)
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Cemetery: Matthews Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Matthews City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Main & Railroad).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.4%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.8%
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: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.1%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Matthews, MO


4 people in nursing homes


Matthews 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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.


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2004 Presidential Election results in New Madrid County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (67%)
  • Electricity (28%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)


Religion statistics for Matthews

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 1$2,835$34,0200$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$300
Judicial and Legal 2$2,215$13,2900$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$3,242$19,4520$0
Sewerage 1$2,835$34,0201$320
Water Supply 2$3,012$18,0721$320
Totals for Government 8$14,139$21,2097$940



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 Matthews:
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • 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)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KYMO (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; EAST PRAIRIE, MO; Owner: USHER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Matthews:
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KYMO-FM (105.3 FM; EAST PRAIRIE, MO; Owner: USHER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Matthews:
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


Matthews fatal accident list:
Jan 13, 1993 01:55 AM, Railroad, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 20, 1993 11:45 AM, H, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • County Road 820, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN568
    869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Monica N Johnson, 401 Cty Hwy 604, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00304109
    Registrant: The Roberts Tower Co, 1408 N Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63113, Phone: (314) 367-4600
  • Robert J Guntel, County Road 820, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 67.1 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KC0HKE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00217355
    Grant Date: 03/11/2000, Expiration Date: 03/11/2010, Certifier: James W Minton
    Registrant: James W Minton, Matthews, MO 63867


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 772AA , Serial Number: 502B-0691, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 05/26/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Ag Air Inc, 101 Countty Rd 606, Matthews, MO 63867


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 15
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Matthews


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