Vista, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 34 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -38.2%
 
Males: 17  (51.7%)
Females: 17  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

35.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64776

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,375 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Vista:

$41,375
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,079 (it was $12,068 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,581 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
Vista:

$53,581
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,210; detached houses: $156,579; mobile homes: $38,198
March 2022 cost of living index in Vista: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Vista, Missouri as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Vista is 47 to 1.


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Latest news from Vista, MO collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: American (55.5%), German (33.3%), Welsh (11.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1952

Elevation: 870 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 259 people per square mile   (very low).

Vista, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Vista village:

0.8% ($208)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (58.7 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (89.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (399.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Osceola, MO (2.1 miles ),
Gerster, MO (2.3 miles),
Collins, MO (2.7 miles),
Roscoe, MO (2.8 miles),
Weaubleau, MO (3.1 miles ),
Lowry City, MO (3.3 miles ),
Humansville, MO (3.8 miles ),
Wheatland, MO (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.99 N, Longitude: 93.66 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 417

Distribution of median household income in Vista, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Vista, MO in 2022

Vista satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+10.0%).

Average climate in Vista, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Vista-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 41% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1982, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the Vista village center killed 2 people and injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/1982, a category F3 tornado 7.8 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vista-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 535% 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 209.9 miles away from Vista center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 241.6 miles away from Vista center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 221.7 miles away from Vista center
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) earthquake occurred 233.2 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 233.3 miles away from Vista 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 222.3 miles away from Vista center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Clair County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Vista:

  • ST CLAIR COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; OSCEOLA, MO)
  • TRUMAN LAKE MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LOWRY CITY, MO)
  • NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HUMANSVILLE, MO)
  • BIG SPRING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HUMANSVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vista:

  • Southwest Baptist University (about 31 miles; Bolivar, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,783)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 54 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • State Fair Community College (about 54 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Drury University (about 58 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 58 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Evangel University (about 58 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 59 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 16,660)

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St. Clair County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

59.1%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Vista:

Marital status in Vista, MO
  • Never married: 15.3%
  • Now married: 74.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Vista:

  • High school or higher: 68.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 16.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vista, MO (based on St. Clair County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,69420
Mainline Protestant7689
Catholic801
None5,263-
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: 6
This county:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
St. Clair County:

5.32 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
St. Clair County:

11.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Clair County:

28.8%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Clair County:

13.8%
State:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Natural Resources 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $9,000 ($264.71)
    Water Utilities: $8,000 ($235.29)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($176.47)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($147.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($58.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($29.41)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($29.41)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($29.41)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($29.41)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $1,000 ($29.41)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($29.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($470.59)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,000 ($205.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($58.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($205.88)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($264.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($58.82)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $15,000 ($441.18)
    Property: $1,000 ($29.41)

Vista government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($441.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($382.35)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($58.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $37,000 ($1088.24)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,000 ($58.82)

Strongest AM radio stations in Vista:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vista:

  • KCVJ (92.3 FM; OSCEOLA, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KLRQ (96.1 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: B & F BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKJ (98.5 FM; WINDSOR, MO; Owner: D & H MEDIA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Vista:

  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.4mTotal length
  • $703,000Total costs
  • 10,896Total average daily traffic
  • 3,170Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,508Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vista, MO
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 28.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vista, MO
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Vista compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
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