Tarkio, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 1,477 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.7%
 
Males: 739  (50.1%)
Females: 738  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

45.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64491.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,918 (it was $28,144 in 2000)
Tarkio:

$55,918
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,373 (it was $14,160 in 2000)

Tarkio city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,741 (it was $48,800 in 2000)
Tarkio:

$91,741
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,410; detached houses: $121,159; mobile homes: $157,047

Median gross rent in 2022: $623.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tarkio: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.5%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Black residents, 39.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Tarkio, MO (2022)
    • 1,36292.2%White alone
    • 765.1%Two or more races
    • 322.2%Hispanic
    • 50.3%Black alone
    • 20.1%Other race alone

Races in Tarkio detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Tarkio, Missouri as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tarkio is 362 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Tarkio by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(133.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(67.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(55.8)
8
(505.4)
1
(62.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(66.5)
1
(67.5)
1
(68.5)
1
(68.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(142.3)
1
(67.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(223.1)
12
(758.1)
3
(188.8)
7
(450.2)
5
(328.5)
3
(199.6)
0
(0.0)
5
(342.7)
0
(0.0)
3
(206.5)
1
(70.3)
3
(211.7)
2
(142.3)
6
(407.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
27
(1,506)
12
(758.1)
9
(566.4)
13
(836.0)
13
(854.1)
13
(864.9)
11
(742.7)
5
(342.7)
7
(480.4)
4
(275.3)
3
(211.0)
7
(494.0)
9
(640.6)
3
(203.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(188.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(65.7)
1
(66.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(205.6)
1
(68.6)
1
(68.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(70.6)
1
(71.2)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index87.0184.563.665.062.4173.743.267.938.431.013.440.269.8104.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Tarkio, MO

Crime rate in Tarkio detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Missouri average:

2.54
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Ancestries: German (25.2%), Irish (21.6%), American (16.6%), English (14.0%), European (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1881

Elevation: 940 feet

Land area: 1.38 square miles.

Population density: 1,067 people per square mile   (low).

Tarkio, Missouri map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,155 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,172 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (55.4 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (65.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (412.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fairfax, MO (2.7 miles ),
Westboro, MO (2.7 miles),
Rock Port, MO (2.7 miles ),
Phelps City, MO (3.4 miles),
Northboro, IA (3.5 miles),
Blanchard, IA (3.6 miles),
Blanchard, MO (3.6 miles),
Watson, MO (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.44 N, Longitude: 95.38 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Tarkio, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tarkio, MO in 2022
Tarkio satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $309,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $56,300
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $37,300
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $72,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,800
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $46,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Tarkio, MO residents
Average permit cost in Tarkio, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Tarkio, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.7%)
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Tarkio, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.4%)

Average climate in Tarkio, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tarkio-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.5 miles away from the Tarkio city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 tornado 12.5 miles away from the city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tarkio-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 362% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 290.1 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 347.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 250.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 25.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 230.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 15.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Atchison County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tarkio topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Tarkio:

  • BETHESDA CARE CENTER (NORTH THIRD AND CEDAR STREETS)
  • TARKIO REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE (300 CEDAR STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Tarkio:

  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; FAIRFAX, MO)
  • PLEASANT VIEW (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ROCK PORT, MO)

Airports located in Tarkio:

Operable nuclear power plant near Tarkio:

  • 15 miles: Cooper in Brownville, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tarkio:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 27 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Highland Community College (about 41 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Bellevue University (about 57 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 57 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 62 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 65 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 65 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Public high school in Tarkio:

  • TARKIO HIGH (Students: 209, Location: 312 S ELEVENTH ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Tarkio:

  • TARKIO ELEM. (Students: 209, Location: 1201 PINE ST, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Tarkio

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Addition: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which is about 80 miles from Tarkio and is the primary research University in Nebraska. It also has the only engineering college in the state, with a main campus in Lincoln and a smaller campus in Omaha (on the UNO campus). added by Constance

Points of interest:

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

Creek: Middle Tarkio Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Big T Motel (Junction Highway 136).

Birthplace of: Sam Graves - Politician, Walter Greene - Film score composer.

Atchison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
33 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Tarkio in 2000:

  • 163 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 52 people in nursing homes
  • 22 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 7 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Tarkio (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Tarkio Branch at 109 South 3rd, branch established on 1883/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Farmers State Bank: Tarkio Branch at 512 Main Street, branch established on 1933/04/23. Info updated 2010/12/08: Bank assets: $171.2 mil, Deposits: $151.4 mil, headquarters in Cameron, MO, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Fsc Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Tarkio:

Marital status in Tarkio, MO
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Tarkio:

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Missouri average:

11.1

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tarkio, MO (based on Atchison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,21612
Evangelical Protestant1,56110
Catholic1412
Other41
None1,763-
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: 3
Here:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

9.84 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Atchison County:

28.8%
State:

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

23.8%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Tarkio:

50.6%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tarkio:

46.8%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Tarkio:

28.7
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tarkio:

23.2%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.1%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tarkio:

32.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

57.9%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.6%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tarkio, 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 3$10,840$43,3600$0
Streets and Highways 2$9,095$54,5700$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,149$37,7880$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Financial Administration 1$3,149$37,7880$0
Totals for Government 8$29,776$44,6640$0

Tarkio government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $275,000 ($186.19)
    Central Staff Services: $195,000 ($132.02)
    Police Protection: $157,000 ($106.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $134,000 ($90.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $27,000 ($18.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($10.16)
    Parking Facilities: $10,000 ($6.77)
    Air Transportation: $5,000 ($3.39)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($4.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $336,000 ($227.49)

Tarkio government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($13.54)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $19,000 ($12.86)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $48,000 ($32.50)
    Rents: $4,000 ($2.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $63,000 ($42.65)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $315,000 ($213.27)
    Property: $224,000 ($151.66)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $71,000 ($48.07)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($2.03)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($1.35)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $536,000 ($362.90)

Businesses in Tarkio, MO

  • H&R Block: 1
  • Pizza Hut: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Tarkio:

  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tarkio:

  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KNIM-FM (97.1 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Tarkio:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)

Tarkio fatal accident list:

Mar 14, 1999 01:45 AM, Thirdstreet, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 253ft / 76.7mTotal length
  • $946,000Total costs
  • 12,874Total average daily traffic
  • 3,358Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,665Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Tarkio, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 71990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tarkio, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Tarkio)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Tarkio, MO)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K4PAT, Licensee ID: L00218049, Grant Date: 07/20/2017, Expiration Date: 10/14/2027, Registrant: Harry P Snyder, 12382 State Highway F, Tarkio, MO 64491-9110

  • Call Sign: KC4ICY, Licensee ID: L00845633, Grant Date: 06/05/2019, Expiration Date: 08/18/2029, Registrant: Julia J Snyder, 12382 State Highway F, Tarkio, MO 64491-9110

  • Call Sign: KF4RAQ, Licensee ID: L00845635, Grant Date: 03/14/2017, Expiration Date: 05/03/2027, Registrant: Jana M Snyder, 12382 State Highway F, Tarkio, MO 64491-9110

  • Call Sign: KD0IVH, Licensee ID: L01515165, Grant Date: 08/27/2009, Expiration Date: 08/27/2019, Cancellation Date: 08/28/2021, Certifier: Pamela M Murray, Registrant: Pamela M Murray, 20303 Hwy 59, Tarkio, MO 64491

  • Call Sign: KD0ZLV, Licensee ID: L01841201, Grant Date: 01/05/2024, Expiration Date: 03/06/2034, Certifier: Hylan A Hawkins, Registrant: Hylan A Hawkins, 1111 Park Street, Tarkio, MO 64491



FAA Registered Aircraft:

16 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Tarkio)
Most common first names in Tarkio, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4179.8 years
Charles2778.7 years
James2676.7 years
John2476.2 years
William2279.4 years
Helen1479.6 years
Dorothy1380.2 years
Robert1377.0 years
Frank1275.8 years
Ethel1286.2 years
Most common last names in Tarkio, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1775.6 years
Smith1775.9 years
Brown1685.9 years
Stevens1179.3 years
Freeman1081.4 years
Hannah1079.5 years
Jackson979.3 years
Slemp975.4 years
Howell978.6 years
Vette872.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tarkio, MO
  • 62.3%Utility gas
  • 35.6%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tarkio, MO
  • 56.2%Electricity
  • 37.9%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Tarkio compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Tarkio on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in training schools for juvenile delinquents (population 1,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 1,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
There are 7 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.