Purdin, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 140 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.2%
 
Males: 62  (44.9%)
Females: 78  (55.1%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64674.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $19,750 in 2000)
Purdin $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,277 (it was $9,636 in 2000)

Purdin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $52,138 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Purdin:

$52,138
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $56,032; detached houses: $56,228

Median gross rent in 2022: $285.

March 2022 cost of living index in Purdin: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.6%
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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Purdin, Missouri as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Purdin is 172 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (31.2%), German (18.7%), Irish (18.7%), American (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1968

Elevation: 886 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 450 people per square mile   (low).

Purdin, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $764 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $272 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (82.4 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (95.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (315.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Linneus, MO (2.3 miles ),
Browning, MO (2.4 miles ),
Laclede, MO (3.4 miles ),
Brookfield, MO (3.6 miles ),
Meadville, MO (3.7 miles ),
Humphreys, MO (3.8 miles),
Winigan, MO (3.9 miles),
Laredo, MO (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.95 N, Longitude: 93.17 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Purdin, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Purdin, MO in 2022
Purdin satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+2.8%).
Most common industries in Purdin, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (14.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Food (11.8%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.3%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Social assistance (11.5%)
  • Printing & related support activities (9.6%)
  • Food (9.6%)
  • Apparel (7.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Purdin, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.5%)
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Child care workers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.8%)

Average climate in Purdin, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Purdin-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Purdin city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/12/1970, a category F4 tornado 30.8 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Purdin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 353% 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 318.3 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 301.4 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 363.5 miles away from Purdin center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 301.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 292.9 miles away from Purdin center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 275.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Linn County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Purdin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Purdin:

  • MCLARNEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PARKVIEW MEADOWS (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • BROOKFIELD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF BROOKFIELD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PERSHING HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PERSHING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Purdin:

  • Truman State University (about 36 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 53 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Columbia College (about 83 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 84 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 86 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • State Fair Community College (about 87 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 88 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Public high school in Purdin:

  • LINN CO. HIGH (Students: 139, Location: 15533 HWY KK, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Purdin:

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Birthplace of: Bonnie Leman - Magazine publisher.

Linn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Purdin (2011 data):

  • Bank of Brookfield - Purdin, National Association: Purdin Branch at C And Third Streets, branch established on 1981/09/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $77.9 mil, Deposits: $60.3 mil, headquarters in Brookfield, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Capital Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Purdin:

Marital status in Purdin, MO
  • Never married: 33.8%
  • Now married: 42.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Purdin:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Purdin, MO (based on Linn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,55030
Mainline Protestant2,97015
Catholic9942
Other1193
None4,128-
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: 3
Here:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Linn County:

5.52 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.9%
Missouri:

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

15.2%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Purdin:

47.7%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Purdin:

47.6%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

29.9%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

26.6%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Purdin:

50.0%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

45.5%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.3%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Purdin, 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 1$49
Sewerage 0$0 1$501
Totals for Government 0$0 2$550

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $16,000 ($114.29)
    Water Utilities: $13,000 ($92.86)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($42.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $32,000 ($228.57)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $252,000 ($1800.00)
    Highways: $7,000 ($50.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $44,000 ($314.29)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($50.00)
    Property: $4,000 ($28.57)

Strongest AM radio stations in Purdin:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFMZ (1470 AM; 0 kW; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Purdin:

  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KULH (105.9 FM; WHEELING, MO; Owner: RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNLIMITED, INC.)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTTN-FM (92.3 FM; TRENTON, MO; Owner: LUEHRS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Purdin fatal accident list:

Dec 12, 2009 01:15 AM, Sr-5, A, Lat: 39.953889, Lon: -93.166667, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.5mTotal length
  • $1,609,000Total costs
  • 1,234Total average daily traffic
  • 154Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,550Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Purdin, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Purdin, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Purdin)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • State Hwy M Just N Of Itaska Rd (Lat: 39.991389 Lon: -93.059167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQCX708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.860 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2005, Expiration Date: 12/17/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2006, Certifier: Sean Hill, Registrant: Rf Licensing Service, 1533 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117, Phone: (386) 795-1080, Fax: (386) 615-1919, Email:

  • Lat: 39.952222 Lon: -93.165556, Call Sign: WQNQ362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.937 MHz, Grant Date: 04/09/2021, Expiration Date: 04/18/2031, Certifier: Brad Tornow, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0DHR, Licensee ID: L00241968, Grant Date: 01/12/1995, Expiration Date: 01/12/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2007, Registrant: William G Van Horn, Rr2 Box 39, Purdin, MO 64674

  • Call Sign: KB0FML, Grant Date: 12/12/1989, Expiration Date: 12/12/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002, Registrant: Kenneth Guyer, Rfd 3, Purdin, MO 64674


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7-15 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (None)
    N-Number: 3253E, N3253E, N-3253E, Serial Number: F7-908, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 06/17/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 06/28/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Anthony Mccollum, 15086 Highway V, Purdin, MO 64674

Most common first names in Purdin, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1070.5 years
John776.7 years
Elizabeth687.9 years
William675.2 years
Robert677.2 years
Eva588.2 years
Frances477.2 years
Cecil479.5 years
Ethel484.0 years
Henry477.5 years
Most common last names in Purdin, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1577.5 years
Lambert1081.9 years
Bagley773.0 years
Gooch776.7 years
Ogle766.1 years
Street782.3 years
Johnson587.4 years
Lyons585.8 years
Palmer583.0 years
Miller576.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Purdin, MO
  • 90.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Purdin, MO
  • 72.7%Electricity
  • 18.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Wood


Purdin compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • 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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