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Harrison County

Population in July 2008: 533. Population change since 2000: +0.6%
 

Males: 268  (50.4%)
Females: 265  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  41.7 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 64481.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,126 (it was $19,844 in 2000)
Ridgeway:  $25,126
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,038
Ridgeway:  $16,038
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $46,642 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Ridgeway:  $46,642
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $51,271; Detached houses: $51,375; Mobile homes: $23,971

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Races in Ridgeway:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.0%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Filipino (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Ridgeway: 70.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: United States (13.6%), German (8.9%), English (8.5%), Irish (4.7%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%), Dutch (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1884

Elevation: 1057 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 467 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ridgeway

  • High school or higher: 68.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ridgeway city

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Ridgeway, Missouri in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Ridgeway to the number of sex offenders is 178 to 1.

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

Ridgeway:  1.5% ($444)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (64.1 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (95.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (341.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Blythedale, MO (2.6 miles ), Eagleville, MO (2.6 miles ), Mount Moriah, MO (2.9 miles) , Bethany, MO (3.0 miles ), Cainsville, MO (3.1 miles ), New Hampton, MO (4.0 miles ), Gilman City, MO (4.1 miles ), Lamoni, IA (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 40.38 N, Longitude: 93.94 W

Area code: 660

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Population change in the 1990s: +152 (+40.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Truck transportation (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (22%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (23%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Waiters and waitresses (11%)
  • Child care workers (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)



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Ridgeway-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 126% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.6 miles away from the Ridgeway city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/2004, a category 4 tornado 12.0 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.


Ridgeway-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.5 miles away from Ridgeway center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.3 miles away from Ridgeway center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Ridgeway:
  • HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; BETHANY, MO)
  • GENTRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; ALBANY, MO)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; LEON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Ridgeway, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ridgeway:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 17 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 63 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; FT enrollment: 4,329)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
Public high school in Ridgeway:
  • Ridgeway High (Students: 50; Location: 305 Main St; Grades: 07-12)
Public elementary/middle school in Ridgeway:
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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.5%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  22.7%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ridgeway, MO



Ridgeway compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Ridgeway (2009 data):
  • Citizens Bank of Blythedale: Ridgeway Branch at Main Street And Vine, branch established on 1995-02-06. Info updated 2007-03-07: Bank assets: $28.5 mil, Deposits: $24.0 mil, headquarters in Blythedale, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Bancshares Of Blythedale, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Harrison County Missouri:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (60%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Ridgeway

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodCatholic Church
Adherents43.5%21.4%16.8%4.0%2.9%
Congregations28.6%26.5%10.2%8.2%4.1%
NameChristian UnionCommunity Church of ChristChurches of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents2.6%2.4%2.4%1.8%2.2%
Congregations2.0%4.1%8.2%4.1%4.1%
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$535
Other Government Administration 1$1,548$18,5765$1,236
Streets and Highways 2$2,400$14,4001$40
Health 0$0 1$472
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$285
Totals for Government 3$3,948$15,7929$2,568



5.56% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,543 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.56%
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 Gentry County, MO  0.44% ($17,714 average AGI)
from Nodaway County, MO  0.32% ($41,900)


6.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,285 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.51%
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 Clay County, MO  0.50% ($36,625 average AGI)
to Buchanan County, MO  0.44% ($23,643)
to Gentry County, MO  0.35% ($29,455)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ridgeway:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, 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.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ridgeway:
  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)



FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 500 Locust St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 147.2 m, Call Sign: KNKN376, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/07/2008, Expiration Date: 11/23/2018, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: Dobson Cellular Systems, LLC
  • Existing 480 Ft. Tower Located 600 Ft. N Of Country Rd. A, Within The City Limit, Call Sign: KNKP989, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/06/1993, Expiration Date: 10/01/2003, Cancelation Date: 11/13/2001, Certifier: Timothy Duffy
    Registrant: Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc.

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5
  • Alexis C Anderten, 500 Locust St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 147.2 m
    Registrant: Charter Communications, 12405 Powerscourt Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131, Phone: (303) 323-1423, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 4300' S From Int I 35 & St Rt A (Ridgeway), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • 3 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 128 m, , Licensee ID: L00048632
    Registrant: Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation, 1001 Kentucky St, Princeton, MO 64673, Phone: (816) 748-3231
  • Edward G Roach, Ridgeway, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 100.9 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Monica N Johnson, 23877 West 220th Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.8 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00936029
    Registrant: Roberts Tower Company Ii, LLC, 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., #300, St. Louis, MO 63113, Phone: (314) 256-4617, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • S Side Hwy A 1.8 Km W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 47 m, Call Sign: WPMZ436
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.5400 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/30/2004, Expiration Date: 04/09/2014, Certifier: Gary D Highfill
    Registrant: Allgeier Martin & Associates Inc, 2820 S Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64803, Phone: (417) 624-5703, Fax: (417) 624-7558, Email:
  • 23177 E 300 Ln, Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 7.8 m, Call Sign: WPSK943, Licensee ID: L00349556
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.225 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/06/2001, Expiration Date: 06/06/2011, Certifier: John H Meek
    Registrant: Meek Poultry LLP, Ridgeway, MO 64481, Phone: (660) 872-5525, Fax: (660) 872-5524

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • RIDGEWAY, 4300' S From Int I 35 & St Rt A (Ridgeway), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WMR351
    Assigned Frequencies : 6835.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • 3 Miles South Of, Call Sign: KNKJ572
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KA0UTX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00191015
    Grant Date: 01/04/2000, Expiration Date: 01/02/2010
    Registrant: Laverne L Kalor, 1009 3rd St, Ridgeway, MO 64481


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 55913 , Serial Number: 28-7305497, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1973
    Registrant (Corporation): Cloud Hoppers Inc, Rr 2 Box 248, Ridgeway, MO 64481


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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