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New Madrid County

Population in 2011: 346. Population change since 2000: -11.7%
 

Males: 172  (49.7%)
Females: 174  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  41.7 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 63874.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,561 (it was $26,827 in 2000)
Risco:

$36,561
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,575

Risco city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $35,730 (it was $24,200 in 2000)
Risco:

$35,730
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $39,028; Detached houses: $43,254; Mobile homes: $16,628

Median gross rent in 2009: $475.

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  • White alone - 334 (96.5%)
  • Two or more races - 8 (2.3%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.6%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (0.6%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Risco: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (26.5%), German (13.0%), Irish (11.0%), English (8.2%), Dutch (2.0%), Italian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1934

Elevation: 277 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 725 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Risco:

  • High school or higher: 64.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Risco city:

  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Risco, Missouri as of May 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Risco to the number of sex offenders is 348 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $375 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $254 (0.7%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (69.9 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (99.6 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (383.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Tallapoosa, MO (1.7 miles ), Parma, MO (2.1 miles ), Catron, MO (2.8 miles) , Malden, MO (2.9 miles ), Gideon, MO (2.9 miles ), Portageville, MO (3.3 miles ), Clarkton, MO (3.3 miles ), North Lilbourn, MO (3.4 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $20,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $20,000
  • 2011: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.55 N, Longitude: 89.82 W

Area code: 573

Risco household income distribution Risco home values distribution


 

Crime in Risco by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 00020
per 100,000 0.00.00.0530.50.0
Burglaries 10100
per 100,000 251.90.0261.10.00.0
Thefts 00010
per 100,000 0.00.00.0265.30.0
Auto thefts 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 00000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 18.40.019.0121.50.0

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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.88
Missouri average:

2.45

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.4%
Missouri:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -47 (-10.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (65%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Retail trade (33%)
  • Health care and social assistance (21%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Risco-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 184% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/13/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Risco city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 1/21/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Risco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 0.9 miles away from the 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 45.4 miles away from Risco center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 37.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 43.5 miles away from Risco center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 74.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New Madrid County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Risco:

  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; DEXTER, MO)
  • PEMISCOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; HAYTI, MO)
  • TWIN RIVERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; KENNETT, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Risco, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Risco:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 38 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,091)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 56 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,997)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 56 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 7,475)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 69 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 8,301)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 74 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 2,353)
  • Bethel University (about 79 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 2,516)
  • Union University (about 81 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,952)

Public high school in Risco:

  • Risco High (Students: 91; Location: Hwy 62; Grades: 07-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Risco:

  • Risco Elem. (Students: 102; Location: Hwy 62; Grades: PK-06)
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Notable locations in Risco: Risco Rural Fire Department (A), Risco Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Risco City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 201 Front Street).

 
New Madrid County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.9%

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Missouri:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.7%
Whole state:  67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Risco, MO


Risco compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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 Risco (2011 data):

  • First State Community Bank: Risco Branch at 121 Front Street, branch established on 1909/10/18. Info updated 2011/01/03: Bank assets: $1,303.2 mil, Deposits: $1,092.4 mil, headquarters in Farmington, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Risco travel time to work - commute


Risco mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in New Madrid County Missouri:




2008 Presidential Election results in New Madrid County Missouri:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Risco (based on New Madrid County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 49.25%
Here49.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaAssemblies of God
Adherents62.9%8.8%7.4%5.8%4.4%
Congregations28.0%4.0%16.0%4.0%10.0%
NameChurches of ChristChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)American Baptist AssociationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents4.0%2.1%1.3%1.2%2.1%
Congregations14.0%6.0%4.0%2.0%12.0%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
New Madrid County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
New Madrid County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
New Madrid County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
New Madrid County:

30.5%
Missouri:

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

15.0%
State:

13.5%

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
Other Government Administration 1$1,187$14,2440$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$930
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$443
Water Supply 0$0 1$664
Other and Unallocable 3$3,224$12,8960$0
Totals for Government 4$4,411$13,2333$2,037

Risco government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $18,000 ($52.02)
  • Charges - All Other: $2,000 ($5.78)
  • Construction - Financial Administration: $5,000 ($14.45)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($98.27)
    General - Other: $22,000 ($63.58)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($37.57)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($37.57)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($28.90)
    Fire Protection: $5,000 ($14.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $196,000 ($566.47)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $190,000 ($549.13)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $6,000 ($17.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $9,000 ($26.01)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($5.78)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $143,000 ($413.29)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000 ($156.07)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $28,000 ($80.92)
    End of Fiscal Year: $24,000 ($69.36)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $6,000 ($17.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($37.57)
    General Support: $3,000 ($8.67)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $18,000 ($52.02)
    Property: $11,000 ($31.79)
    Public Utilities: $7,000 ($20.23)
    NEC: $2,000 ($5.78)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $31,000 ($89.60)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($34.68)

5.77% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,790 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.77%
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 Scott County, MO  1.19% ($21,000 average AGI)
from Dunklin County, MO  0.59% ($24,667)
from Pemiscot County, MO  0.42% ($26,000)


7.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,972 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.00%
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 Scott County, MO  1.44% ($26,551 average AGI)
to Cape Girardeau County, MO  0.77% ($29,250)
to Dunklin County, MO  0.66% ($23,098)

Strongest AM radio stations in Risco:

  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Risco:

  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXOQ (104.3 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: P.M. BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KBOA-FM (105.5 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Risco:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 11 meters (36ft)
Total average daily traffic: 9,996
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,194
Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic: 16,488

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Risco)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC0CDB
    Grant Date: 10/27/1997, Expiration Date: 10/27/2007, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2009
    Registrant: Herman K Clark, Risco, MO 63874
  • Call Sign: KC0GHJ, Licensee ID: L01194055
    Grant Date: 08/02/1999, Expiration Date: 08/02/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2007, Certifier: Matthew D Dordon
    Registrant: Matthew D Dordon, 309 Missouri St, Risco, MO 63874-0173


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in Risco, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1068.8 years
William771.4 years
Charles467.5 years
Thomas472.7 years
John381.3 years
Raymond382.0 years
Ruby381.0 years
Dorothy257.0 years
Jesse263.0 years
George286.5 years
Most common last names in Risco, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore472.0 years
Newingham471.3 years
Love480.5 years
Meadows350.0 years
Johnson367.0 years
Patterson377.0 years
Rawlings376.0 years
Terry377.6 years
Kizer384.6 years
May375.3 years

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