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Knox County

Population in July 2008: 110. Population change since 2000: -7.6%
 

Males: 51  (47.1%)
Females: 59  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  47.5 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip code: 63460


Estimated median household income in 2008: $37,917 (it was $29,583 in 2000)
Novelty:  $37,917
Missouri:  $46,867

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $22,287

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $49,090 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Novelty:  $49,090
Missouri:  $141,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $55,346; Detached houses: $54,042; Mobile homes: $32,500

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Races in Novelty:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Novelty: 68.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (34.5%), German (20.2%), Irish (15.1%), English (9.2%), Dutch (2.5%), Scottish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1856

Elevation: 832 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 398 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Novelty

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Novelty village

  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 51.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.6%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Novelty, Missouri in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Novelty to the number of sex offenders is 110 to 1.

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

Novelty:  0.8% ($252)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (73.9 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (141.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (268.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Leonard, MO (2.9 miles) , Hurdland, MO (3.3 miles ), Edina, MO (3.3 miles ), Newark, MO (3.5 miles) , Gibbs, MO (3.5 miles) , Brashear, MO (3.6 miles ), Bethel, MO (3.7 miles) , Knox City, MO (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 40.01 N, Longitude: 92.21 W

Area code: 660

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Population change in the 1990s: -24 (-16.8%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (32%)
  • Construction (26%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Wood products (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Personal and laundry services (9%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (19%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10%)
  • Food processing workers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (21%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Cashiers (12%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)



Average climate in Novelty, Missouri

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Novelty-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the Novelty village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category 4 tornado 12.0 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Novelty-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 99% 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 93.7 miles away from Novelty center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Novelty:
  • MACON CO SAMARITAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; MACON, MO)
  • NORTHEAST REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS (about 24 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; MEMPHIS, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Novelty, MO

Amtrak station near Novelty:
  • 15 miles: LA PLATA (HWY. 63 AT BNSF RAILROAD). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Novelty:
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,922)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 71 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (about 77 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 21,444)
  • COLUMBIA COLLEGE (about 77 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 5,892)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; MACOMB, IL; FT enrollment: 11,096)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 100 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,580)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.1 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  66.7%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.5%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  9.9%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  4.5%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Novelty, MO



Novelty 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above 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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Novelty travel time to work
Novelty mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Knox County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (77%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Electricity (5%)


Religion statistics for Novelty

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 64.39%
Here64.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents25.2%22.0%20.3%11.7%20.8%
Congregations33.3%20.8%8.3%8.3%29.2%
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 0$0 1$154
Sewerage 0$0 1$400
Totals for Government 0$0 2$554



Novelty government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $11,000
  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $7,000
    Sewerage: $6,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $20,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $5,000
    Public Utilities: $4,000
    NEC: $1,000
    Total General Sales: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000

6.29% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($20,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.29%
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 Adair County, MO  0.78% ($14,417 average AGI)


7.72% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,810 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.72%
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 Adair County, MO  1.60% ($26,440 average AGI)
to Shelby County, MO  0.77% ($26,667)


Strongest AM radio stations in Novelty:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 3 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIRX (1450 AM; 1 kW; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX,INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Novelty:
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Novelty:
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K34CW (Channel 34; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 2.5 Mi E, Call Sign: KNGY320, Licensee ID: L00044907
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/1998, Expiration Date: 08/03/2003, Cancelation Date: 10/05/2003
    Registrant: Quentin H Greenley, Rr 1, Novelty, MO 63460
  • MOBILES, Call Sign: WPUD271
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.325 MHz, 151.370 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 159.270 MHz, 159.360 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/07/2002, Expiration Date: 02/07/2012, Certifier: James A Lundsted
    Registrant: Mdc-It Section/Telecom, 230 Commerce Drive, Suite 201, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Phone: (573) 751-4115, Fax: (573) 751-4865, Email:
  • 5 Miles South West Of, Call Sign: WQEL613
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.725 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/28/2006, Expiration Date: 02/28/2016, Certifier: Gary Kaser
    Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6741Q , Serial Number: 1714, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1977
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Ag Air Palmer, Po Box 260, Novelty, MO 63460, Other Owners: Noel Palmer, Kathy Palmer
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7004R , Serial Number: 28-21698, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1966
    Registrant (Partnership): Leroy Easley, Rt 1 Box 217, Novelty, MO 63460, Other Owners: Sandra Easley

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