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County population in July 2007: 9,284 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,727
Renter-occupied apartments: 796
% of renters here:  23%
State:  30%
Land area: 429 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 22 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Caldwell County: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (17.9%), Manufacturing (15.1%), Retail trade (12.1%), Construction (10.0%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 67%
  • Government: 19%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 13%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Caldwell County, Missouri:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Males: 4,430  (49.4%)
Females: 4,539  (50.6%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $21,564
County population in 2003: 9,180
Jobs in 2003: 1,664

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Total labor force in 2004: 4,498
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.8%

Average household size:
Caldwell County:  2.5 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,152 ($31,240 in 1999)
This county:  $37,152
Missouri:  $45,114

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $315 (lower quartile is $250, upper quartile is $385)
This county:  $315
State:  $481

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $102,030 (it was $63,000 in 2000)
Caldwell County:  $102,030
Missouri:  $138,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $49,281 - $134,011

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $143,971
Here:  $143,971
State:  $182,045

Townhouses or other attached units: $305,829
Here:  $305,829
State:  $185,799

In 2-unit structures: $119,990
Here:  $119,990
State:  $155,066

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $73,426
Here:  $73,426
State:  $141,353

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $104,684
Here:  $104,684
State:  $200,791

Mobile homes: $66,302
Here:  $66,302
State:  $37,932

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $23,500
Here:  $23,500
State:  $46,345
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,022
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $246

Institutionalized population: 119


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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 34
  • Burglaries: 26
  • Thefts: 39
  • Auto thefts: 12

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Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2004: 56 buildings, average cost: $159,600
  • 2005: 48 buildings, average cost: $172,700
  • 2006: 24 buildings, average cost: $191,300



2004 Presidential Election results in Caldwell County Missouri:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 60.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 38.5%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $475 (0.8%)

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


Caldwell County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  11.9%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

Area name: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Caldwell County is $612 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $703 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $951 a month.

Cities in this county include: Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, Kingston, Kidder, Cowgill.

Neighboring counties: Carroll County , Clinton County , Daviess County , DeKalb County , Livingston County , Ray County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Churches in Caldwell County include: Log Creek Church (A), Kendall Church (B), Grand View Church (C), Hopewell Church (D), Nazarene Church (E), Far West Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Morris Cemetery (1), Cameron Memorial Gardens (2), Highland Cemetery (3), Hill Cemetery (4), Sloan Cemetery (5), McDaniel Cemetery (6), Mayes Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Braymer Lake (A), Breckenridge Reservoir (B), Bunker Hill Lake (C), Byron Simpson Lake (D), Clark Lake (E), Creason Lake (F), Garden City Lake (G), Hamilton Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Goose Creek (A), North Mud Creek (B), Flat Creek (C), Stevenson Creek (D), Otter Creek (E), Panther Creek (F), Log Creek (G), Mill Creek (H), Dead Oak Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Caldwell County include: Bonanza State Wildlife Area (1), Tait Memorial Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  10.9%
Missouri:  8.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 199
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 81.5%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 38 (63% naturalized citizens)

Caldwell County:  0.4%
Whole state:  2.7%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 11
  • 1990 to 1994: 4
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 3
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 12


Mean travel time to work: 33.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 37.6%

Caldwell County marital status for males
Caldwell County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,977
  • One, attached: 45
  • Two: 28
  • 3 or 4: 194
  • 5 to 9: 48
  • 10 to 19: 14
  • 20 or more: 20
  • Mobile homes: 626
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 541

Housing units in Caldwell County with a mortgage: 763 (45 second mortgage, 27 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 676

Here:  53.0% with mortgage
State:  67.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,313
Total congregations: 34

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCommunity Church of Christ
Adherents2,371 (44.6%)1,272 (23.9%)414 (7.8%)384 (7.2%)194 (3.7%)
Congregations8 (23.5%)8 (23.5%)1 (2.9%)2 (5.9%)2 (5.9%)
NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristChristian UnionChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents170 (3.2%)157 (3.0%)121 (2.3%)106 (2.0%)124 (2.3%)
Congregations1 (2.9%)1 (2.9%)3 (8.8%)1 (2.9%)7 (20.6%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Caldwell County - Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, Kingston

Agriculture in Caldwell County
Average size of farms: 240 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $25689
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $101.48
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 63.29%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $27807
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 38.70%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $35140
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 94.47%
Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 12.66
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.51%
Corn for grain: 18367 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 2028 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 37690 harvested acres

Caldwell County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 2.5 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/23/1975, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Caldwell County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 83.0 miles away from Caldwell County center
On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from the county center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from the county center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.6 miles away from Caldwell County center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.9 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

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



  • Romania (24%)
  • United Kingdom (18%)
  • Mexico (13%)
  • Germany (11%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • Sweden (5%)
  • Other Western Europe (5%)

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



  • United States or American (22%)
  • German (22%)
  • English (14%)
  • Irish (14%)
  • French (except Basque) (3%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)
  • Dutch (2%)


Caldwell County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,981 (74%)
  • Carpooled: 656 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 5 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 75 (2%)
  • Other means: 12 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 274 (7%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


118 people in nursing homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $40,829.

7.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,611 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.72%
Missouri average:  7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.85% relocated from other counties in Missouri ($27,189 average AGI)
1.87% relocated from other states ($7,422 average AGI)
Caldwell County:  1.87%
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 Clay County, MO  1.20% ($54,711 average AGI)
from Clinton County, MO  0.85% ($26,111)
from Jackson County, MO  0.63% ($40,800)
from Buchanan County, MO  0.44% ($21,000)
from Daviess County, MO  0.44% ($28,500)
from Livingston County, MO  0.38% ($22,000)
from Ray County, MO  0.38% ($24,500)


7.43% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,774 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.43%
Missouri average:  7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.22% relocated to other counties in Missouri ($24,479 average AGI)
1.21% relocated to other states ($4,295 average AGI)
Caldwell County:  1.21%
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 Clay County, MO  1.17% ($32,432 average AGI)
to Clinton County, MO  1.08% ($29,441)
to Ray County, MO  0.57% ($41,722)
to Livingston County, MO  0.54% ($23,059)
to Jackson County, MO  0.51% ($30,625)
to DeKalb County, MO  0.38% ($19,333)
to Buchanan County, MO  0.35% ($24,091)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.4



Births per 1000 population in Caldwell County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.0
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.4



Deaths per 1000 population in Caldwell County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 4.7
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 14.3



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Caldwell County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,731 (1,507 aged, 224 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1203.400
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1224.880

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 11.31
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 42.98


Household type by relationship


Households: 8,849
  • In family households: 7,698 (2,129 male householders, 376 female householders)
    2,090 spouses, 2,755 children (2,516 natural, 67 adopted, 172 stepchildren), 134 grandchildren, 28 brothers or sisters, 21 parents, 63 other relatives, 102 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,151 (490 male householders (411 living alone)), 527 female householders (488 living alone)), 134 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 120 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 1,167 2-persons, 530 3-persons, 446 4-persons, 244 5-persons, 82 6-persons, 36 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 899 1-person, 106 2-persons, 9 3-persons, 3 4-persons.

98.6% of residents of Caldwell County speak English at home.
1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (77% speak English very well, 10% speak English well, 13% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (76% speak English very well, 10% speak English well, 14% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (33% speak English very well, 33% speak English well, 33% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $55,012,000 ($5977 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $728,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $24,435,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $13,003,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $7,225,000
Federal grants: $7,609,000
Federal procurement contracts: $530,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,211,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $187,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $24,922,000
Federal Government insurance: $5,718,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 642
Here:  69 per 1000 residents
State:  69 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 511
Here:  55 per 1000 residents
State:  49 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:  0 per 1000 residents
State:  +7 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +221
Here:  +24 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Caldwell County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.46 millions of gallons per day (46% from ground, 54% from surface)

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

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.4
State:  4.2



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 120
  • 1995 to 1998: 358
  • 1990 to 1994: 274
  • 1980 to 1989: 602
  • 1970 to 1979: 866
  • 1960 to 1969: 427
  • 1950 to 1959: 271
  • 1940 to 1949: 227
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,348

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Caldwell County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 4
  • 2 rooms: 24
  • 3 rooms: 63
  • 4 rooms: 333
  • 5 rooms: 713
  • 6 rooms: 576
  • 7 rooms: 480
  • 8 rooms: 308
  • 9+ rooms: 226


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Caldwell County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 9
  • 2 rooms: 51
  • 3 rooms: 162
  • 4 rooms: 189
  • 5 rooms: 176
  • 6 rooms: 88
  • 7 rooms: 63
  • 8 rooms: 40
  • 9+ rooms: 18


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Caldwell County:
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedroom: 121
  • 2 bedrooms: 803
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,238
  • 4 bedrooms: 497
  • 5+ bedrooms: 64


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Caldwell County:
  • no bedroom: 12
  • 1 bedroom: 237
  • 2 bedrooms: 292
  • 3 bedrooms: 178
  • 4 bedrooms: 70
  • 5+ bedrooms: 7


Cars and other vehicles available in Caldwell County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 122
  • 1 vehicle: 691
  • 2 vehicles: 1,127
  • 3 vehicles: 525
  • 4 vehicles: 174
  • 5+ vehicles: 88


Cars and other vehicles available in Caldwell County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 114
  • 1 vehicle: 410
  • 2 vehicles: 187
  • 3 vehicles: 61
  • 4 vehicles: 20
  • 5+ vehicles: 4


56% of Caldwell County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 41% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 82% lived in Missouri.

Caldwell County:  55.6%
State average:  54.3%


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

  • This state: 6906
  • Northeast: 152
  • Midwest: 1013
  • South: 380
  • West: 443

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $35,600


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 7%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 7%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68.3%)
  • Electricity (16.0%)
  • Wood (6.5%)
  • Utility gas (6.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2.1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (47.2%)
  • Electricity (36.2%)
  • Utility gas (9.7%)
  • Wood (3.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2.5%)
  • No fuel used (0.5%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 43
Here:  3.5%
Missouri:  13.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 8
Here:  1.7%
Missouri:  11.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 9
Here:  5.3%
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.)


Caldwell County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $168,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $483,000
    Police Protection: $180,000
    Central Staff Services: $137,000
    General - Other: $110,000
    General Public Buildings: $41,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $40,000
    Financial Administration: $33,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $96,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $16,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,400,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $481,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $600,000
    Property: $65,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $537,000


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)



Caldwell 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)

Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



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