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Bates County

Population in July 2008: 85. Population change since 2000: +2.4%
 

Males: 45  (53.0%)
Females: 40  (47.0%)

Median resident age:  36.2 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip code: 64723


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,640 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Merwin:  $29,640
Missouri:  $46,867

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $13,124

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $30,420 (it was $18,900 in 2000)
Merwin:  $30,420
Missouri:  $141,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $47,423; Detached houses: $47,674; Mobile homes: $26,667

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Races in Merwin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.0%)
  • American Indian (12.0%)
  • Two or more races (12.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Merwin: 67.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (22.9%), United States (19.3%), German (15.7%), Dutch (13.3%), Swedish (3.6%), Scotch-Irish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1894

Elevation: 883 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 587 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Merwin

  • High school or higher: 63.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 52.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Merwin village

  • Never married: 13.2%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 5.3%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in May 2009.

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

Merwin:  1.1% ($199)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (34.9 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (46.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (406.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Amsterdam, MO (1.9 miles ), Drexel, MO (2.3 miles ), Linn Valley, KS (2.6 miles ), La Cygne, KS (3.2 miles ), Amoret, MO (3.2 miles ), Adrian, MO (3.6 miles ), Fontana, KS (3.7 miles) , Archie, MO (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 38.40 N, Longitude: 94.59 W

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Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+10.7%).



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Merwin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 143% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 41.1 miles away from the Merwin village 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 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 15 people.


Merwin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 34.0 miles away from Merwin center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/30/2001 at 17:13:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.7 miles away from Merwin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Merwin:
  • BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; BUTLER, MO)
  • MIAMI COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; PAOLA, KS)
  • CASS MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; HARRISONVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Merwin:
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,576)
  • JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; OVERLAND PARK, KS; FT enrollment: 8,857)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 40 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,189)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 44 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 8,830)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 46 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,259)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 49 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,168)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,837)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  68.8%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.1%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  27.4%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  13.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Merwin, MO



Merwin compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age 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 Bates County Missouri:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Wood (16%)


Religion statistics for Merwin

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.91%
Here56.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Catholic Church
Adherents33.6%19.3%14.8%9.6%4.2%
Congregations25.9%14.8%20.4%1.9%3.7%
NameLutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodCommunity Church of ChristChurches of ChristOther
Adherents3.3%2.9%2.7%1.9%7.6%
Congregations1.9%5.6%3.7%5.6%16.7%
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



Merwin government finances in 2002:
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $30,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $0

7.27% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,268 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.27%
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 Cass County, MO  1.65% ($32,806 average AGI)
from Jackson County, MO  0.99% ($41,322)
from Vernon County, MO  0.76% ($19,133)


6.68% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,235 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.68%
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 Cass County, MO  1.50% ($29,270 average AGI)
to Jackson County, MO  0.71% ($22,476)
to Vernon County, MO  0.59% ($26,114)


Strongest AM radio stations in Merwin:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Merwin:
  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • 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)

TV broadcast stations around Merwin:
  • KMCI (Channel 38; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPXE (Channel 50; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PAXSON KANSAS CITY LICENSE, INC.)
  • KCPT (Channel 19; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PUBLIC TELEVISION 19, INC.)
  • KSMO-TV (Channel 62; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KSMO LICENSEE, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Sw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Of Section 21, Township 42n, Range 33w; 2 Miles Ne, Structure height: 118.3 m, Call Sign: KNKN443
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Jerri L Janjua, Sw1/4 Se1/4 Section 21, Township 42 N, Range 33 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 115.8 m, Overall height: 118.2 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Kcs Rwy Right Of Way On S Edge, Call Sign: KSX410, Licensee ID: L00003692
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.350 MHz, 160.260 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2001, Expiration Date: 12/24/2011
    Registrant: Kansas City Southern Railway Co, 4601 Blanchard Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107, Phone: (318) 227-7262
  • Poplar Street, Poplar Street @ Kcs Track, Type: Mast, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 16.5 m, Call Sign: WQIK547
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.250 MHz, 160.950 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/04/2008, Expiration Date: 03/04/2018, Certifier: Jim A Koelper
    Registrant: Comet Industries, 4601 Blanchard Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107, Phone: (318) 676-6064, Fax: (318) 676-6572, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • NEW LANCASTER, Sw1/4 Se1/4 Section 21, Township 42 N, Range 33 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 115.8 m, Overall height: 118.2 m, Call Sign: WPNL668
    Assigned Frequencies : 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/15/2008, Expiration Date: 06/16/2018, Certifier: Gene Dejordy
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


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