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Vernon County

Population in July 2008: 282. Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 

Males: 140  (49.7%)
Females: 142  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  42.0 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 64783.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $26,275 (it was $20,500 in 2000)
Schell City:  $26,275
Missouri:  $46,867

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $14,417

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $34,926 (it was $21,700 in 2000)
Schell City:  $34,926
Missouri:  $141,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $41,249; Detached houses: $41,525; Mobile homes: $25,972; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Schell City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Schell City: 67.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.6%), Irish (17.8%), United States (10.5%), English (7.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%), Dutch (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1879

Elevation: 747 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 448 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Schell City

  • High school or higher: 70.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Schell City city

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 19.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Schell City, Missouri in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Schell City to the number of sex offenders is 282 to 1.

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

Schell City:  1.0% ($212)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (64.0 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (76.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (391.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Rockville, MO (2.0 miles) , Harwood, MO (2.2 miles) , Walker, MO (3.2 miles ), El Dorado Springs, MO (3.4 miles ), Appleton City, MO (3.6 miles ), Rich Hill, MO (3.8 miles ), Roscoe, MO (4.1 miles) , Metz, MO (4.2 miles) .

Latitude: 38.02 N, Longitude: 94.12 W

Area code: 417

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Population change in the 1990s: -6 (-2.1%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (28%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (12%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (6%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (6%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (38%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Social assistance (13%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Construction laborers (20%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Engineers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (18%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)



Average climate in Schell City, Missouri

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Schell City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/17/1958, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the Schell City city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1999, a category 3 tornado 10.2 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $50,000 in damages.


Schell City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 31.6 miles away from Schell City center
On 3/30/2001 at 17:13:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1992 at 11:36:21, a magnitude 3.1 (2.3 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.8 miles away from Schell City center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Schell City:
  • ELLETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; APPLETON CITY, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • HEARTLAND BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES (about 18 miles; NEVADA, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Schell City, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Schell City:
  • SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; FT enrollment: 5,566)
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 8,957)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; FT enrollment: 4,576)
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 67 miles; JOPLIN, MO; FT enrollment: 4,569)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 3,756)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 71 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,189)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.4%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  25.7%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  1.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Schell City, MO



Schell City 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Schell City (2009 data):
  • Farmers State Bank, S/B: at Main Street, branch established on 1910-11-24. Info updated 2007-12-20: Bank assets: $68.5 mil, Deposits: $57.4 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers Financial Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Vernon County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • No fuel used (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Schell City

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 48.89%
Here48.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents45.9%12.8%12.0%7.7%3.2%
Congregations30.6%16.3%16.3%2.0%2.0%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents2.9%2.2%2.2%2.0%9.0%
Congregations2.0%4.1%2.0%2.0%22.4%
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 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$250
Other Government Administration 1$865$10,3800$0
Totals for Government 1$865$10,3801$250



Schell City government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $21,000
    Regular Highways: $11,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $13,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $12,000

6.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,690 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.22%
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 Cedar County, MO  0.92% ($23,429 average AGI)
from Bates County, MO  0.51% ($26,114)
from Bourbon County, KS  0.32% ($36,318)


7.12% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,685 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.12%
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 Bates County, MO  0.65% ($19,133 average AGI)
to Cedar County, MO  0.58% ($33,650)
to Jasper County, MO  0.55% ($26,237)


Strongest AM radio stations in Schell City:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KESM (1580 AM; 1 kW; ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KNEM (1240 AM; 1 kW; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Schell City:
  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KESM-FM (105.5 FM; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDKD-FM (95.3 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: CLINTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)



National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 602
Total average daily truck traffic: 59
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 842

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

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