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County population in July 2007: 24,642 (67% urban, 33% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 5,837
Renter-occupied apartments: 3,832
% of renters here:  40%
State:  30%
Land area: 567 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 43 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

2008 cost of living index in Adair County: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (37.4%), Retail trade (11.5%), Manufacturing (11.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 69%
  • Government: 22%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Adair County, Missouri:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Black (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Median resident age:  27.9 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Males: 11,706  (46.9%)
Females: 13,271  (53.1%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $23,153
County population in 2003: 24,667
Jobs in 2003: 11,655

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Total labor force in 2004: 12,779
Unemployment rate in 2004: 4.8%

Average household size:
Adair County:  2.3 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,726 ($26,677 in 1999)
This county:  $31,726
Missouri:  $45,114

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $412 (lower quartile is $293, upper quartile is $524)
This county:  $412
State:  $481

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $117,097 (it was $73,400 in 2000)
Adair County:  $117,097
Missouri:  $138,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $68,212 - $172,398

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $155,210
Here:  $155,210
State:  $182,045

Townhouses or other attached units: $149,589
Here:  $149,589
State:  $185,799

In 2-unit structures: $155,567
Here:  $155,567
State:  $155,066

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $158,131
Here:  $158,131
State:  $141,353

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $256,240
Here:  $256,240
State:  $200,791

Mobile homes: $29,177
Here:  $29,177
State:  $37,932
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,013
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $270

Institutionalized population: 300


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 10
  • Burglaries: 12
  • Thefts: 21
  • Auto thefts: 5

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 14
  • Burglaries: 17
  • Thefts: 24
  • Auto thefts: 3

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2004 Presidential Election results in Adair County Missouri:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 55.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 43.3%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $618 (0.8%)

Adair County household income distribution in 2007 Adair County home values distribution


Adair County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  23.3%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  12.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Adair County is $388 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $512 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $672 a month.

Cities in this county include: Kirksville, Novinger, Brashear, Gibbs, Millard.

Neighboring counties: Knox County , Linn County , Macon County , Putnam County , Schuyler County , Scotland County , Sullivan County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Adair County: Sloans Point (A), Watson Siding (B), Pure Air (C), Camp Pioneer Ridge (D), Hilberton (E), Stroup Siding (F), Prairie Bird (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Adair County include: Mount Carmel Church (A), Union Church (B), Trinity Church (C), Mulberry Church (D), Wilsontown Church (E), Bald Knob Church (F), Community Church (G), East Center Church (H), Bear Creek Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cox Cemetery (1), Mount Moriah Cemetery (2), Hall Cemetery (3), Morelock Cemetery (4), Baden Springs Cemetery (5), Pinkerton Cemetery (6), Campbell Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Filkins Lake (A), Forest Lake (B), Horn Lake (C), Taylor Lake (D), Lake Elsea (E), Lake Vera (F), Mononame 9 Reservoir (G), Oak Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Mussel Creek (A), Mulberry Creek (B), Goose Creek (C), Gill Branch (D), Bee Branch (E), Floyd Creek (F), Little Walnut Creek (G), Steer Creek (H), Elm Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Adair County: Thousand Hills State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post offices: Loeffler Post Office (A), Floyds Creek Post Office (B), Zig Post Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  6.9%
Missouri:  8.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 6,226
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 84.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%

Number of foreign born residents: 492 (46% naturalized citizens)

Adair County:  2.0%
Whole state:  2.7%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 216
  • 1990 to 1994: 72
  • 1985 to 1989: 29
  • 1980 to 1984: 61
  • 1975 to 1979: 26
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 24
  • 1965 to 1969: 59


Mean travel time to work: 14.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 90.5%

Adair County marital status for males
Adair County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 6,869
  • One, attached: 148
  • Two: 665
  • 3 or 4: 888
  • 5 to 9: 647
  • 10 to 19: 139
  • 20 or more: 255
  • Mobile homes: 1,212
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 3

Housing units in Adair County with a mortgage: 2,098 (91 second mortgage, 214 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,603

Here:  56.7% with mortgage
State:  67.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 10,133
Total congregations: 41

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Methodist ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents2,533 (25.0%)1,500 (14.8%)1,384 (13.7%)1,344 (13.3%)676 (6.7%)
Congregations9 (22.0%)2 (4.9%)1 (2.4%)8 (19.5%)2 (4.9%)
Name Charismatic Churches IndependentNational Association of Free Will BaptistsLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents500 (4.9%)299 (3.0%)284 (2.8%)267 (2.6%)1,346 (13.3%)
Congregations1 (2.4%)3 (7.3%)1 (2.4%)1 (2.4%)13 (31.7%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Adair County - Kirksville, Novinger, Brashear, Gibbs, Millard

Agriculture in Adair County
Average size of farms: 294 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $22150
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $108.97
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 1.62%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 48.28%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $18546
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 35.73%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $39127
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 93.55%
Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 11.91
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.58%
Corn for grain: 11394 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 3223 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 35097 harvested acres
Vegetables: 6 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 5 acres

Adair County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 2.2 times below overall U.S. average.


Magnitude types:



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (30%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Philippines (10%)
  • Mexico (9%)
  • India (7%)
  • Japan (5%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (5%)
  • Hong Kong (5%)
  • Vietnam (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Adair County (%):



  • German (27%)
  • United States or American (16%)
  • Irish (12%)
  • English (12%)
  • Italian (3%)
  • Scottish (2%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)


Adair County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 8,501 (72%)
  • Carpooled: 1,410 (12%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 13 (0%)
  • Taxi: 28 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 72 (1%)
  • Walked: 1,216 (10%)
  • Other means: 113 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 387 (3%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Adair County, Missouri
  • 2350 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 235 people in nursing homes
  • 66 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 42 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 29 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 21 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 18 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 15 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 14 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $41,990.

9.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,560 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.54%
Missouri average:  7.87%

0.41% of residents moved from foreign countries ($422 average AGI)
Adair County:  0.41%
Missouri average:  0.11%

4.83% relocated from other counties in Missouri ($14,483 average AGI)
4.31% relocated from other states ($14,655 average AGI)
Adair County:  4.31%
Missouri average:  2.98%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Macon County, MO  0.47% ($22,286 average AGI)
from Putnam County, MO  0.43% ($18,094)
from Boone County, MO  0.34% ($35,440)
from Knox County, MO  0.34% ($26,440)
from Sullivan County, MO  0.31% ($98,087)
from Schuyler County, MO  0.30% ($28,273)
from Scotland County, MO  0.20% ($18,867)


9.25% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,253 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.25%
Missouri average:  7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.02% relocated to other counties in Missouri ($16,182 average AGI)
4.23% relocated to other states ($16,071 average AGI)
Adair County:  4.23%
Missouri average:  2.81%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Boone County, MO  0.76% ($22,625 average AGI)
to St. Louis County, MO  0.46% ($24,618)
to Macon County, MO  0.44% ($27,250)
to St. Charles County, MO  0.29% ($25,905)
to Schuyler County, MO  0.26% ($20,789)
to Putnam County, MO  0.23% ($35,647)
to Jackson County, MO  0.23% ($29,059)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.5
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.3



Births per 1000 population in Adair County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.2
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.2



Deaths per 1000 population in Adair County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 8.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 3.6



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Adair County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 3,361 (2,742 aged, 619 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 4.05
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 18738.34
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 441.9
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 54678.5

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1146.520
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 869.070
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 4.08

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 37.06
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 81.6

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 8.16

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1


Household type by relationship


Households: 22,150
  • In family households: 16,039 (4,322 male householders, 1,081 female householders)
    4,665 spouses, 5,294 children (4,839 natural, 140 adopted, 315 stepchildren), 170 grandchildren, 86 brothers or sisters, 44 parents, 78 other relatives, 299 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 6,111 (1,915 male householders (1,251 living alone)), 2,327 female householders (1,786 living alone)), 1,869 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 2,827 (349 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,620 2-persons, 1,190 3-persons, 957 4-persons, 494 5-persons, 118 6-persons, 24 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 3,037 1-person, 773 2-persons, 288 3-persons, 97 4-persons, 22 5-persons, 25 6-persons.

94.9% of residents of Adair County speak English at home.
2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (63% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 14% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all).
1.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (75% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 8% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.8% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (62% speak English very well, 36% speak English well, 2% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (79% speak English very well, 21% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $145,365,000 ($5893 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $6,540,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $45,663,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $34,509,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,703,000
Federal grants: $51,139,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,384,000 ($463,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $8,966,000 ($4,477,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $657,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $5,647,000
Federal Government insurance: $5,674,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,478
Here:  60 per 1000 residents
State:  69 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,136
Here:  46 per 1000 residents
State:  49 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +168
Here:  +7 per 1000 residents
State:  +7 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -947
Here:  -39 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Adair County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.90 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.9
State:  6.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.1
State:  4.2



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 254
  • 1995 to 1998: 809
  • 1990 to 1994: 595
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,322
  • 1970 to 1979: 2,287
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,589
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,226
  • 1940 to 1949: 557
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,187

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Adair County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 8
  • 3 rooms: 103
  • 4 rooms: 738
  • 5 rooms: 1,596
  • 6 rooms: 1,318
  • 7 rooms: 905
  • 8 rooms: 523
  • 9+ rooms: 644


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Adair County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 78
  • 2 rooms: 349
  • 3 rooms: 811
  • 4 rooms: 1,177
  • 5 rooms: 675
  • 6 rooms: 444
  • 7 rooms: 201
  • 8 rooms: 53
  • 9+ rooms: 44


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Adair County:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 125
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,612
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,911
  • 4 bedrooms: 930
  • 5+ bedrooms: 257


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Adair County:
  • no bedroom: 123
  • 1 bedroom: 1,055
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,738
  • 3 bedrooms: 684
  • 4 bedrooms: 174
  • 5+ bedrooms: 58


Cars and other vehicles available in Adair County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 235
  • 1 vehicle: 1,661
  • 2 vehicles: 2,611
  • 3 vehicles: 1,010
  • 4 vehicles: 221
  • 5+ vehicles: 99


Cars and other vehicles available in Adair County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 535
  • 1 vehicle: 1,770
  • 2 vehicles: 1,058
  • 3 vehicles: 320
  • 4 vehicles: 100
  • 5+ vehicles: 49


44% of Adair County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 35% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 62% lived in Missouri.

Adair County:  44.2%
State average:  54.3%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 16462
  • Northeast: 405
  • Midwest: 5074
  • South: 1139
  • West: 1282

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $50,200


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (36.8%)
  • Electricity (28.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (27.9%)
  • Wood (5.0%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.6%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (48.2%)
  • Electricity (38.4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10.5%)
  • Wood (1.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (0.7%)
  • Other fuel (0.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 233
Here:  11.5%
Missouri:  13.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 92
Here:  7.9%
Missouri:  11.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 146
Here:  2.6%
Missouri:  24.9%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Adair County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $429,000
  • Construction - Police Protection: $1,595,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,295,000
    Corrections - Other: $504,000
    Financial Administration: $394,000
    General Public Buildings: $394,000
    General - Other: $364,000
    Central Staff Services: $356,000
    Police Protection: $350,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $232,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $673,000
    Interest Earnings: $120,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $994,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $620,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $2,546,000
    Property: $515,000
    NEC: $15,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,259,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Adair County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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