Powersville, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 43 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -50.0%
Males: 36  (85.3%)
Females: (14.7%)
Median resident age:

69.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64672

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,114 (it was $25,750 in 2000)
Powersville:

$40,114
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,493 (it was $13,795 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $35,720 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Powersville:

$35,720
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $45,095; detached houses: $45,097
March 2022 cost of living index in Powersville: 72.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.7%

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Ancestries: Cajun (23.1%), American (11.5%), English (11.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1911

Elevation: 968 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 77 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.2% ($210)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (73.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (121.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (305.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lucerne, MO (2.5 miles),
Clio, IA (3.1 miles),
Ravanna, MO (3.3 miles),
Allerton, IA (3.4 miles ),
South Lineville, MO (3.4 miles),
Lineville, IA (3.4 miles ),
Newtown, MO (3.5 miles ),
Mercer, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.55 N, Longitude: 93.30 W

Area code: 660

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

Powersville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+7.5%).

Average climate in Powersville, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Powersville, Missouri average temperatures Powersville, Missouri average precipitation Powersville, Missouri humidity Powersville, Missouri wind speed Powersville, Missouri snowfall Powersville, Missouri sunshine Powersville, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 17.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

17.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.08
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Powersville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.3 miles away from the Powersville village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1973, a category F4 tornado 5.6 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Powersville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 273% 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 346.3 miles away from the city 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 323.4 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 394.9 miles away from Powersville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 323.4 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 312.1 miles away from Powersville 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 309.6 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 Putnam County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Powersville:

  • CORYDON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
  • CORYDON NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Powersville:

  • Truman State University (about 46 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 59 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Drake University (about 76 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 82 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 85 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 91 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 96 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Points of interest:

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

Putnam 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:

1.8 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

57.6%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Powersville:

Marital status in Powersville, MO
  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 18.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 36.6%
  • Divorced: 14.2%

For population 25 years and over in Powersville:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Powersville, MO (based on Putnam County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,15116
Mainline Protestant2961
Catholic651
None2,467-
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: 2
Putnam County:

4.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Putnam County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Putnam County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Putnam County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.0%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Putnam County:

29.7%
Missouri:

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

9.7%
Missouri:

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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Powersville:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Powersville:

  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.7mTotal length
  • $477,000Total costs
  • 1,714Total average daily traffic
  • 117Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,165Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Powersville, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 92010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Powersville, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Powersville, MO
  • 82.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Powersville, MO
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Powersville compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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