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New Madrid County

Population in July 2008: 351. Population change since 2000: -10.5%
 

Males: 166  (47.4%)
Females: 185  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 63874.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,968 (it was $26,827 in 2000)
Risco:  $33,968
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,605
Risco:  $17,605
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $39,192 (it was $24,200 in 2000)
Risco:  $39,192
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $47,648; Detached houses: $51,290; Mobile homes: $12,875

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Races in Risco:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Risco: 69.8 (very 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: 735 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: 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 there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Risco:  1.0% ($250)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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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:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 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

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.55 N, Longitude: 89.82 W

Area code: 573

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

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (29%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
  • Transportation equipment (10%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Chemicals (4%)
  • Fuel dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Transportation equipment (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • 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%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • 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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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 = 320.9) 17.60.018.3116.70.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.85
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Risco, Missouri

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Risco-area historical tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 157% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/13/1951, a category 3 (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 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center caused $1 million in damages.


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 Risco 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 the city 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 Risco 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 the city 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 Risco center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Risco:
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE (about 19 miles; DEXTER, MO)
  • PEMISCOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; HAYTI, MO)
  • TWIN RIVERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 27 miles; KENNETT, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Risco, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Risco:
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 64 miles; MARTIN, TN; FT enrollment: 5,131)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 69 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 88 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
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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Tourist attraction: Risco City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 201 Front Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.3%
Whole state:  67.3%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  14.2%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

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.
  • Black race population percentage 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 (2009 data):
  • Sun Security Bank: Risco Branch at 121 Front Street, branch established on 1909-10-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $381.6 mil, Deposits: $286.7 mil, headquarters in Ellington, MO, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Sun Financial Corporation



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Risco travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in New Madrid County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Risco

Adherents


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 religions
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.


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
  • Charges - All Other: $2,000
  • Construction - Financial Administration: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $34,000
    General - Other: $22,000
    Regular Highways: $13,000
    Police Protection: $13,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $196,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $190,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $9,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $143,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $28,000
    End of Fiscal Year: $24,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $6,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $18,000
    Property: $11,000
    Public Utilities: $7,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $31,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000

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: 11,110
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,330
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 18,328

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • RICHARD VAN ZANDT, 1 Mile South Of Risco, Mo., Type: Tower, Structure height: 106 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00383098
    Registrant: 194 Godfrey Road, Edgewater, FL 32141, Phone: (386) 423-2013, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KC0CDB, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/27/1997, Expiration Date: 10/27/2007
    Registrant: Herman K Clark, Risco, MO 63874
  • Call Sign: KC0GHJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01194055
    Grant Date: 08/02/1999, Expiration Date: 08/02/2009, Cancelation Date: 04/24/2007, Certifier: Matthew D Dordon
    Registrant: Matthew D Dordon, 309 Missouri St, Risco, MO 63874-0173
  • Call Sign: KD0AJK, Previous Call Sign: KC0GHJ, Licensee ID: L01194055
    Grant Date: 08/02/1999, Expiration Date: 08/02/2009, Certifier: Matthew D Dordon
    Registrant: Matthew D Dordon, 309 Missouri St, Risco, MO 63874-0173


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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