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Saline County

Population in July 2008: 202. Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 

Males: 100  (49.5%)
Females: 102  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  38.5 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 65347.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,724 (it was $28,214 in 2000)
Nelson:  $35,724
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,467
Nelson:  $16,467
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $32,390 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Nelson:  $32,390
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $36,348; Detached houses: $35,821; Mobile homes: $20,833

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Races in Nelson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.4%)
  • Black (6.1%)

2008 cost of living index in Nelson: 67.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (26.9%), German (15.6%), Irish (13.2%), English (5.2%), French (2.4%), Italian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1892

Elevation: 675 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 610 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Nelson

  • High school or higher: 68.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Nelson city

  • Never married: 17.0%
  • Now married: 63.1%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Nelson, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Nelson to the number of sex offenders is 67 to 1.

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

Nelson:  1.0% ($199)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (37.7 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (82.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (343.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Blackwater, MO (1.6 miles) , Arrow Rock, MO (2.6 miles) , Pilot Grove, MO (3.3 miles ), Marshall, MO (3.5 miles ), Franklin, MO (3.9 miles) , Slater, MO (4.0 miles ), Boonville, MO (4.0 miles ), New Franklin, MO (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 39.00 N, Longitude: 93.03 W

Area code: 660

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Population change in the 1990s: +31 (+17.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (18%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Repair and maintenance (12%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Health care (8%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Food (14%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Art and design workers (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)



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Nelson-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 82% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1977, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.4 miles away from the Nelson city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/12/1970, a category 4 tornado 39.2 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Nelson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 25.3 miles away from Nelson center
On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1992 at 11:36:21, a magnitude 3.1 (2.3 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.6 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 75.2 miles away from Nelson center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Nelson:
  • JOHN FITZGIBBON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; MARSHALL, MO)
  • COOPER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; BOONVILLE, MO)
  • BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 24 miles; SEDALIA, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Nelson, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nelson:
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,957)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (about 51 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 21,444)
  • COLUMBIA COLLEGE (about 51 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 5,892)
  • LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,580)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; FT enrollment: 4,576)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 83 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 8,830)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.9%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  13.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.8%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Nelson, MO



Nelson compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Saline County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (72%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (2%)


Religion statistics for Nelson

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents33.1%14.5%11.9%10.7%10.1%
Congregations23.9%16.9%9.9%4.2%7.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodUnited Church of ChristChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents4.3%3.9%3.4%2.4%5.8%
Congregations9.9%5.6%5.6%1.4%15.5%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$860
Water Supply 1$4,572$54,8640$0
Totals for Government 1$4,572$54,8648$860



Nelson government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $11,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $27,000
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000
    Central Staff Services: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $158,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $36,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $10,000

5.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,348 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.85%
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 Pettis County, MO  0.62% ($21,860 average AGI)
from Lafayette County, MO  0.52% ($25,405)
from Jackson County, MO  0.37% ($19,433)


6.92% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,152 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.92%
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 Pettis County, MO  0.89% ($25,863 average AGI)
to Boone County, MO  0.59% ($25,708)
to Lafayette County, MO  0.45% ($25,568)


Strongest AM radio stations in Nelson:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMO (1300 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWRT (1370 AM; 1 kW; BOONVILLE, MO; Owner: BIG COUNTRY OF MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KSIS (1050 AM; 1 kW; SEDALIA, MO)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLIK (1240 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nelson:
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
  • KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMVC (91.7 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE)
  • KOQL (106.1 FM; ASHLAND, MO; Owner: MID-MISSOURI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTXY (106.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KCMQ (96.7 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KPLA (101.5 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: COLUMBIA FM, INC.)
  • KCVK (107.7 FM; OTTERVILLE, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
  • KLRQ (96.1 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: B & F BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCLR-FM (99.3 FM; BOONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBXR (102.3 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: FT. SMITH FM, INC.)
  • KWRT-FM (93.1 FM; BOONVILLE, MO; Owner: BIG COUNTRY OF MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KSDL (92.1 FM; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Nelson:
  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMIZ (Channel 17; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF COLUMBIA, LLC)
  • K32FH (Channel 32; WARRENSBURG, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K43EU (Channel 43; ST LOUIS, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Stephanie I Jones, Rt. 1 Box 159-F, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • David A Kirk, 17650 "z" Highway, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.9 m

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Mm- Sr Dd, 0.3mi E Of Cr 233, Type: Upole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQBT851
    Assigned Frequencies : 456.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/13/2004, Expiration Date: 12/13/2014, Certifier: Bobby Danner
    Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KB0ZHP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01201937
    Grant Date: 01/06/1997, Expiration Date: 01/06/2007, Cancelation Date: 01/07/2009
    Registrant: Brit E Corbin, Rr 1 Box 7, Nelson, MO 65347
  • Call Sign: N0PNI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00406440
    Grant Date: 10/03/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Nathan J Moore
    Registrant: Nathan J Moore, 12250 Hwy Z, Nelson, MO 65347


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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