Parnell, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 134 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.0%
 
Males: 77  (57.5%)
Females: 57  (42.5%)
Median resident age:

31.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64475

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,747 (it was $23,281 in 2000)
Parnell:

$37,747
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,460 (it was $13,467 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $10,000 in 2000)
Parnell $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $96,964; detached houses: $106,519; mobile homes: $97,434

Median gross rent in 2022: $616.

March 2022 cost of living index in Parnell: -16038.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.0%
(10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Parnell, MO (2022)
    • 15778.5%White alone
    • 3618.0%Two or more races
    • 126.0%Hispanic
    • 10.5%Asian alone



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Parnell, Missouri as of May 05, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Parnell is 184 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (22.3%), Irish (10.7%), European (7.8%), German (7.8%), English (3.9%), Norwegian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1888

Elevation: 1293 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 459 people per square mile   (low).

Parnell, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Parnell city:

2.0% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (48.4 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (92.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (374.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sheridan, MO (2.3 miles),
Ravenwood, MO (2.6 miles ),
Worth, MO (3.1 miles),
Athelstan, IA (3.2 miles),
Grant City, MO (3.4 miles ),
Pickering, MO (3.4 miles),
Clyde, MO (3.5 miles),
Conception Junction, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.44 N, Longitude: 94.62 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Parnell, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Parnell, MO in 2022

Parnell satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+25.5%).
Most common industries in Parnell, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.9%)
  • Machinery (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (18.6%)
  • Machinery (11.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (19.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.9%)
  • Machinery (9.5%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (4.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Parnell, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.5%)
  • Other transportation occupations (6.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Art and design workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Parnell, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Parnell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the Parnell city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/8/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.4 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Parnell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 333% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 304.4 miles away from Parnell center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 358.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 272.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 385.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 65.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 329.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nodaway County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Parnell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Parnell:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-MARYVILLE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • MARYVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • VILLAGE CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • SSM HOME CARE AT ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • SSM HOSPICE OF NW MO (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • PARKDALE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parnell:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 16 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 48 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 53 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Grantham University (about 83 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Bellevue University (about 84 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 85 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Park University (about 87 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Parnell Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Horace A. Jones - Horse trainer, Ben A. Jones - Horse trainer.

Nodaway County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Parnell:

Marital status in Parnell, MO
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 49.4%
  • Separated: 6.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Parnell:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Parnell, MO (based on Nodaway County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,25917
Mainline Protestant4,17820
Catholic3,4033
Other4953
None11,035-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Nodaway County:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Nodaway County:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

3.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Nodaway County:

7.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.3%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.3%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Parnell:

56.2%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

55.5%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.9
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Parnell:

18.1%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Parnell:

7.9%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.1
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Parnell:

31.9%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

62.8%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.5%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Parnell, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 7$82
Totals for Government 0$0 7$82

Parnell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $59,000 ($440.30)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($29.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($29.85)

Parnell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($156.72)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($59.70)
    Electric Utilities: $6,000 ($44.78)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000 ($246.27)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($74.63)

Parnell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $127,000 ($947.76)
    End of Fiscal Year: $123,000 ($917.91)

Parnell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $18,000 ($134.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Parnell:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNIM (1580 AM; 1 kW; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parnell:

  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KNIM-FM (97.1 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

Parnell fatal accident list:

Aug 8, 1980 03:50 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 207ft / 63.3mTotal length
  • $1,542,000Total costs
  • 1,275Total average daily traffic
  • 130Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,553Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Parnell, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 92000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Parnell, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Parnell)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 5.5 Mi W Sw (Lat: 40.420833 Lon: -94.722472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Call Sign: WNZX204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.480 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2012, Expiration Date: 07/30/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/31/2022, Certifier: Mary Ann Haug, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc., 12645 County Rd 447, St.Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Fax: (816) 279-0749, Email:

  • N Of High School On Mc Fadden St (Lat: 40.441667 Lon: -94.624972), Type: Tank, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPAM866, Licensee ID: L00345670,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/2001, Expiration Date: 06/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2011, Certifier: Brock Pfost, Registrant: Middle Fork Water Company, Marysville, MO 64468, Phone: (816) 582-4111

  • PARNELL FB 2, 5.5 Mi Wsw (Lat: 40.420833 Lon: -94.722500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 98.5 m, Call Sign: WQPN549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.350 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, Certifier: Dennis J Haug, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 12645 County Road 447, St. Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Email:

  • PARNELL TANK, Parnell Tank; N Of High School On Mc Fadden St (Lat: 40.441667 Lon: -94.624972), Type: Tank, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WRNA534,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2021, Expiration Date: 07/06/2031, Certifier: Brock Pfost, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062-8502, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Email:

  • MOBILES, 37365 State Hwy Nn (Lat: 40.452750 Lon: -94.677028), Call Sign: WRVX298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.910 MHz, 151.910 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2023, Expiration Date: 01/18/2033, Certifier: Dakota J Auffert, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 12645 County Rd 447, St.Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PARNELL, 595 Miles Wsw Of (Lat: 40.421361 Lon: -94.722444), Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: KAA54,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.80 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.50 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Specialty Antenna Site Resources, Inc, Cedar Crest, NM 87008


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • 5.5 Miles Wsw Of Parnell, Missouri (Lat: 40.421361 Lon: -94.722444), Overall height: 98.5 m, Call Sign: KNLR256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.720 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2005, Expiration Date: 07/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/29/2015, Registrant: Larson Associates Usa Inc., 1200 Commerce Dr., Plano, TX 75093, Phone: (214) 612-1373

  • 5.5 Miles Wsw Of Parnell (Lat: 40.421361 Lon: -94.722444), Overall height: 98.5 m, Call Sign: KSV972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.525 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Registrant: Rcc, Inc., D/B/A Radio Comm Co., 3057 Highway A, Washington, MO 63090, Phone: (636) 239-7192, Fax: (636) 239-1871, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Parnell, MO
  • 28.0%Other fuel
  • 22.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.0%Electricity
  • 14.0%Utility gas
  • 14.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Parnell, MO
  • 61.5%Electricity
  • 20.5%Wood
  • 17.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


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