Queen City, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 552 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.5%
 
Males: 299  (54.2%)
Females: 253  (45.8%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63561.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,121 (it was $20,875 in 2000)
Queen City:

$45,121
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,962 (it was $11,928 in 2000)

Queen City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $69,333 (it was $28,900 in 2000)
Queen City:

$69,333
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $84,966; detached houses: $99,166; mobile homes: $6,504

Median gross rent in 2022: $389.

March 2022 cost of living index in Queen City: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.6%
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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Queen City, Missouri as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Queen City is 225 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (44.8%), American (36.1%), English (5.2%), Italian (3.8%), Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1863

Elevation: 1003 feet

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 538 people per square mile   (low).

Queen City, Missouri map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Missouri:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Queen City city:

1.1% ($330)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (98.6 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (140.3 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (273.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Greentop, MO (2.0 miles ),
Worthington, MO (2.5 miles),
Glenwood, MO (2.8 miles ),
Lancaster, MO (2.9 miles ),
Livonia, MO (3.0 miles),
Downing, MO (3.4 miles ),
Novinger, MO (3.8 miles ),
Kirksville, MO (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 40.41 N, Longitude: 92.57 W

Area code: 660

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

3.3%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Queen City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.1%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.0%)
  • Food (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Queen City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)

Average climate in Queen City, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Queen City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 29% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.0 miles away from the Queen City city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F4 tornado 30.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Queen City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 252% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 284.2 miles away from Queen City center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 363.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 284.2 miles away from Queen 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 272.5 miles away from Queen City 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 277.4 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 407.6 miles away from Queen 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 Schuyler County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Queen City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Queen City:

  • SCHUYLER COUNTY NURSING HOME (HIGHWAY 63 NORTH, ROUTE 1, BOX 212)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Queen City:

  • DIALYSIS CLINICS, INC - KIRKSVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI (Hospital, about 15 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • TWIN PINES ADULT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • GRIM-SMITH HOSPITAL AND CLINIC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)
  • KIRKSVILLE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KIRKSVILLE, MO)

Airports located in Queen City:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Queen City:

  • Truman State University (about 16 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 45 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 69 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 79 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 100 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Drake University (about 101 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Columbia College (about 102 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)

Public high school in Queen City:

Public elementary/middle school in Queen City:

See full list of schools located in Queen City

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Queen City Community Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Farrell Dobbs - Politician.

Schuyler 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:

2.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

47 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
54 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Queen City (2011 data):

  • Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri: Queen City Branch at Highway 63 North, branch established on 1978/10/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $136.1 mil, Deposits: $117.3 mil, headquarters in Kahoka, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Lincoln County Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Queen City:

Marital status in Queen City, MO
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Queen City:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Queen City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Queen City, MO (based on Schuyler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,86913
Mainline Protestant2484
Other1-
None2,313-
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: 5
This county:

12.23 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Schuyler County:

7.34 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Schuyler County:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Missouri:

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

15.8%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.2%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.4%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

10.5%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.4%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

49.7%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

51.7%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.0%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Queen City, 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
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,553$30,6361$2,077
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$457
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,298
Totals for Government 1$2,553$30,6366$3,832

Queen City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $66,000 ($119.57)
    Central Staff Services: $35,000 ($63.41)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($32.61)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $10,000 ($18.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($18.12)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($18.12)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($14.49)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($5.43)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($3.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($5.43)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($1.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $128,000 ($231.88)

Queen City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $74,000 ($134.06)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $10,000 ($18.12)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.81)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.81)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $85,000 ($153.99)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $38,000 ($68.84)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $76,000 ($137.68)
    Property: $60,000 ($108.70)
    Motor Vehicle License: $24,000 ($43.48)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($7.25)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.81)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($1.81)

Queen City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($1.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($1.81)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $41,000 ($74.28)

Strongest AM radio stations in Queen City:

  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIRX (1450 AM; 1 kW; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX,INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Queen City:

  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KKTR (89.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KTRM (88.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Queen City:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K34CW (Channel 34; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Queen City fatal accident list:

Jan 2, 2012 09:25 AM, Us-63, Sr-W, Lat: 40.403333, Lon: -92.559167, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 30, 1994 07:00 PM, 63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.6mTotal length
  • 5,588Total average daily traffic
  • 1,172Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,433Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA9PDK, Licensee ID: L00529225, Grant Date: 06/25/2019, Expiration Date: 07/28/2029, Certifier: Patrick L Mc Gillan, Registrant: Patrick L Mc Gillan, 22817 Baker Drive, Queen City, MO 63561

  • Call Sign: WB0KCA, Licensee ID: L00282067, Grant Date: 09/08/2023, Expiration Date: 09/07/2033, Registrant: James E Vandike, 19281 Us Highway 63, Queen City, MO 63561

  • Call Sign: KC0JEH, Licensee ID: L00299647, Grant Date: 09/09/2020, Expiration Date: 11/22/2030, Certifier: Josh A Applegate, Registrant: Josh A Applegate, 19306 State Highway O, Queen City, MO 63561


Most common first names in Queen City, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1584.8 years
William1379.7 years
Charles1178.6 years
John1082.2 years
James974.5 years
Helen980.9 years
Harry877.1 years
Ruby886.5 years
Opal778.7 years
Grace786.4 years
Most common last names in Queen City, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Slaughter1374.9 years
Schmitter1084.5 years
Snowbarger1079.2 years
Miller984.4 years
Dufur980.0 years
Smith980.7 years
Johnson979.4 years
Starbuck883.5 years
Jones871.1 years
Yearns878.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Queen City, MO
  • 51.3%Electricity
  • 39.8%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Queen City, MO
  • 77.2%Electricity
  • 14.9%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%No fuel used


Queen City compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Queen City on our top lists:

  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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