Pickering, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 148 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.9%
 
Males: 79  (53.4%)
Females: 69  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

28.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64476

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,485 (it was $29,167 in 2000)
Pickering:

$54,485
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,174 (it was $16,125 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,103 (it was $29,700 in 2000)
Pickering:

$74,103
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,067; detached houses: $136,360; mobile homes: $168,664

Median gross rent in 2022: $643.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pickering: 74.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.7%

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  • Races in Pickering, MO (2022)
    • 15395.0%White alone
    • 63.7%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Pickering, Missouri as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pickering is 86 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (33.9%), German (26.8%), Irish (7.1%), English (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1022 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 807 people per square mile   (low).

Pickering, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,169 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $402 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (47.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (83.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (385.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hopkins, MO (2.6 miles ),
Maryville, MO (2.7 miles ),
Clearmont, MO (3.3 miles),
Ravenwood, MO (3.4 miles ),
Parnell, MO (3.4 miles),
Burlington Junction, MO (3.4 miles ),
Sheridan, MO (3.6 miles),
Arkoe, MO (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.45 N, Longitude: 94.84 W

Area code: 660

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

Pickering satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Pickering, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.1%)
  • Machinery (8.1%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.8%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (15.0%)
  • Machinery (15.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (15.0%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Printing & related support activities (14.7%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (11.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.8%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Pickering, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Construction laborers (7.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)

Average climate in Pickering, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Pickering-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the Pickering town center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 tornado 25.4 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pickering-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 341% 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 300.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 356.0 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 266.0 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 53.8 miles away from Pickering center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 39.2 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 326.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), 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).
Pickering topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pickering:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-MARYVILLE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • MARYVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • VILLAGE CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • PARKDALE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • SSM HOME CARE AT ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • SSM HOSPICE OF NW MO (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; MARYVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pickering:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 8 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Highland Community College (about 47 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 49 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Bellevue University (about 75 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 76 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 81 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 82 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Public elementary/middle school in Pickering:

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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 town:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pickering:

Marital status in Pickering, MO
  • Never married: 36.3%
  • Now married: 33.1%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 19.9%

For population 25 years and over in Pickering:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pickering, 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
This county:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Nodaway County:

29.3%
Missouri:

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

14.3%
State:

13.5%
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
Financial Administration 1$2$240$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$50
Totals for Government 1$2$245$50

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $14,000 ($94.59)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($94.59)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($81.08)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($6.76)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($6.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($6.76)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($6.76)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($40.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($6.76)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $26,000 ($175.68)
  • Tax - Public Utility License: $11,000 ($74.32)
    Motor Vehicle License: $6,000 ($40.54)
    Property: $6,000 ($40.54)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $144,000 ($972.97)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $137,000 ($925.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($47.30)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,000 ($222.97)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,000 ($74.32)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pickering:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNIM (1580 AM; 1 kW; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING 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.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pickering:

  • 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)
  • KZLX-LP (106.7 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST FOUNDATION, INC.)

Pickering fatal accident list:

Sep 12, 1999 03:30 PM, Sr-148, Lat: 40.452685, Lon: -94.845077, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 22, 1983 06:45 PM, 148, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 59.9mTotal length
  • $796,000Total costs
  • 12,016Total average daily traffic
  • 1,942Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,061Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pickering, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 92000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pickering, MO

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 2.5 Mi S (Lat: 40.406944 Lon: -94.846639), Call Sign: KNCP835,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.160 MHz, Grant Date: 11/12/1996, Expiration Date: 01/22/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Gerald L Myers, Rr Box 62, Pickering, MO 64476, Phone: (816) 927-3411

  • MOBILES, 17405 Ivory Rd (Lat: 40.468972 Lon: -94.857667), Call Sign: WRWP573,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.870 MHz, 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2023, Expiration Date: 03/14/2033, Certifier: Shawn E Frueh, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 12645 County Road 447, St.Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pickering, MO
  • 32.1%Utility gas
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 18.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.1%Wood
  • 3.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pickering, MO
  • 55.6%Electricity
  • 22.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Wood


Pickering compared to Missouri 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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