Mendon, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 164 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.2%
 
Males: 87  (53.2%)
Females: 77  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

31.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64660.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,605 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Mendon:

$59,605
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,028 (it was $14,537 in 2000)

Mendon city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $19,200 in 2000)
Mendon $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,601; detached houses: $147,083; mobile homes: $98,067

Median gross rent in 2022: $561.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mendon: -9116.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%
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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Mendon, Missouri as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mendon is 206 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (26.5%), German (26.5%), English (11.8%), Irish (10.3%), Scottish (2.9%), Swedish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1890

Elevation: 703 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 924 people per square mile   (low).

Mendon, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mendon city:

1.3% ($246)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (61.7 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (84.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (325.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rothville, MO (2.4 miles),
Triplett, MO (2.7 miles),
Sumner, MO (2.7 miles),
Hale, MO (3.4 miles ),
Brunswick, MO (3.4 miles ),
Marceline, MO (3.6 miles ),
Bosworth, MO (3.7 miles ),
Brookfield, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.59 N, Longitude: 93.13 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Mendon, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mendon, MO in 2022
Mendon satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.5%).
Most common industries in Mendon, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (12.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (9.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.6%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (15.4%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.3%)
  • Rail transportation (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Chemicals (7.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.4%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (14.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Apparel (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Mendon, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Printing workers (7.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Art and design workers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.8%)
  • Printing workers (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Carpenters (7.7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.1%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.1%)
  • Art and design workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (11.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)

Average climate in Mendon, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mendon, Missouri average temperatures Mendon, Missouri average precipitation Mendon, Missouri humidity Mendon, Missouri wind speed Mendon, Missouri snowfall Mendon, Missouri sunshine Mendon, Missouri clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Mendon-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Mendon city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 tornado 11.2 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mendon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 380% 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 301.2 miles away from Mendon center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 344.1 miles away from Mendon center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 292.7 miles away from Mendon center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 292.7 miles away from Mendon 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 257.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 286.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chariton County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mendon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mendon:

  • BRUNSWICK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BRUNSWICK, MO)
  • PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARCELINE, MO)
  • CHASTAIN'S OF MARCELINE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARCELINE, MO)
  • MEADOWBROOK MANOR OF MARCELINE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARCELINE, MO)
  • PERSHING HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PERSHING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • BROOKFIELD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mendon:

  • Moberly Area Community College (about 39 miles; Moberly, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,977)
  • Truman State University (about 51 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Columbia College (about 62 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • State Fair Community College (about 63 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 63 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 67 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Grantham University (about 86 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)

Public high school in Mendon:

Public elementary/middle school in Mendon:

See full list of schools located in Mendon

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Mendon Public Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Chariton 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 city:

2.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.3%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Mendon (2011 data):

  • County Bank: Mendon Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1977/11/28. Info updated 2011/03/16: Bank assets: $76.9 mil, Deposits: $69.3 mil, headquarters in Brunswick, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Chariton County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Mendon:

Marital status in Mendon, MO
  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 73.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

For population 25 years and over in Mendon:

  • High school or higher: 94.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mendon, MO (based on Chariton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,40511
Catholic2,1355
Mainline Protestant1,24818
Black Protestant2783
None1,765-
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: 4
Here:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Chariton County:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Chariton County:

29.1%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Chariton County:

11.6%
Missouri:

13.5%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$380
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,000
Financial Administration 0$0 1$554
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,934

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($140.24)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $12,000 ($73.17)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($24.39)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($24.39)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($18.29)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($6.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($73.17)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $13,000 ($79.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($30.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($225.61)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $17,000 ($103.66)
    Property: $13,000 ($79.27)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $123,000 ($750.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mendon:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFMZ (1470 AM; 0 kW; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mendon:

  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIRK (99.9 FM; MACON, MO; Owner: KIRK, L.L.C.)
  • KULH (105.9 FM; WHEELING, MO; Owner: RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNLIMITED, INC.)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.3mTotal length
  • $2,161,000Total costs
  • 2,278Total average daily traffic
  • 522Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,877Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mendon, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mendon, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1 Mi Se (Lat: 39.589472 Lon: -93.137694), Call Sign: WYF814,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.715 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2013, Expiration Date: 12/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2024, Registrant: L & B Electronics, Eldon, MO 65026, Phone: (573) 392-7554, Fax: (573) 392-1405, Email:

  • 1 Mi S On Hwy 11 E 2 Mi On Gravel (Lat: 39.597806 Lon: -93.162694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 22 m, Overall height: 24 m, Call Sign: WQFW887,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.380 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2006, Expiration Date: 10/24/2016, Cancellation Date: 12/24/2016, Certifier: Michael A Mauzey, Registrant: L & B Electronics, 26941 Cabot Road #134, Eldon, MO 65026, Phone: (573) 392-7554, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 20701 Heisel Ave. (Lat: 39.546222 Lon: -93.133917), Type: Silo, Structure height: 22.9 m, Overall height: 25.9 m, Call Sign: WQZE956,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.125 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2017, Expiration Date: 04/26/2027, Certifier: Allen Jeffries, Registrant: Sydenstricker, 1810 North Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 247-0705, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • SWAN LAKE ETC, 20474 Heisel Ave (Lat: 39.554222 Lon: -93.133194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQKF419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/28/2029, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Mendon, 1.2 Mi Nw Of The Intersection Of Rte 11 And State Hwy C (Lat: 39.602194 Lon: -93.105083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 77.8 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQON718,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 11/02/2021, Expiration Date: 11/30/2031, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • MNDNMOXX, Intersection Of 4th St & Main St (Lat: 39.588583 Lon: -93.132750), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCN621, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 11/20/2018, Expiration Date: 11/20/2028, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6009, Fax: (630) 986-2496, Email:

  • WS-MNDN-RL04, Siloam Ave & Co Rd C (Lat: 39.584250 Lon: -93.012861), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCV418, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 02/06/2019, Expiration Date: 02/06/2029, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6009, Fax: (630) 986-2496, Email:

  • Mendon, 18940 Mike Rd (Lat: 39.602194 Lon: -93.105083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 77.8 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WRQU688,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2022, Expiration Date: 05/10/2032, Certifier: Kirby Underberg, Registrant: Chariton Valley Communications Corporation, Inc., 1213 East Briggs Drive, Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 395-9000, Fax: (660) 395-4403, Email:


Most common first names in Mendon, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James875.4 years
Charles682.8 years
John681.3 years
Mary683.9 years
William674.8 years
Richard574.2 years
Robert575.0 years
Wayne470.3 years
Frank381.3 years
Cecil381.6 years
Most common last names in Mendon, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gladbach1380.2 years
Littrell981.9 years
Fry875.4 years
Brown779.2 years
Speichinger683.8 years
Steinbeck579.0 years
Adams476.8 years
Cox481.9 years
Doss483.7 years
Cruse474.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mendon, MO
  • 69.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mendon, MO
  • 72.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.3%Electricity


Mendon 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
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