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County population in July 2007: 7,843 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,794
Renter-occupied apartments: 675
% of renters here:  19%
State:  30%
Land area: 756 sq. mi.
Water area: 12.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 10 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Chariton County: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.8%), Manufacturing (16.1%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (12.0%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 71%
  • Government: 13%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 15%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Chariton County, Missouri:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.6%)
  • Black (3.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Males: 4,042  (47.9%)
Females: 4,396  (52.1%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $21,639
County population in 2003: 8,230
Jobs in 2003: 2,290

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Total labor force in 2004: 4,213
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.8%

Average household size:
Chariton County:  2.4 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,395 ($32,285 in 1999)
This county:  $38,395
Missouri:  $45,114

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $251 (lower quartile is $191, upper quartile is $314)
This county:  $251
State:  $481

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $85,349 (it was $52,700 in 2000)
Chariton County:  $85,349
Missouri:  $138,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $34,926 - $121,272

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $106,342
Here:  $106,342
State:  $182,045

Townhouses or other attached units: $112,368
Here:  $112,368
State:  $185,799

In 2-unit structures: $123,323
Here:  $123,323
State:  $155,066

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $44,871
Here:  $44,871
State:  $141,353

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $155,702
Here:  $155,702
State:  $200,791

Mobile homes: $34,309
Here:  $34,309
State:  $37,932
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $985
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $221

Institutionalized population: 184

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Chariton County, MO map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Chariton County Missouri:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 55.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 43.6%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $417 (0.8%)

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


Chariton County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  11.6%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chariton County is $405 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $511 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $641 a month.

Cities in this county include: Salisbury, Brunswick, Keytesville, Mendon, Sumner, Rothville, Triplett, Dalton.

Neighboring counties: Carroll County , Howard County , Linn County , Livingston County , Macon County , Randolph County , Saline County .


Chariton County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Chariton County: Refuge Headquarters (A), Trade (B), Glee (C), Hurst Community Hall (D), Keytesville (E), Kelly Junction (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Chariton County include: Zion Church (A), Asbury Church (B), Prairie Valley Church (C), Prairie Chapel (D), Powell Church (E), Mount Pleasant Church (F), Siloam Church (G), Corinth Church (H), Pleasant Wood Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Allega Cemetery (1), Pleasant Hope Cemetery (2), Gross Cemetery (3), Henning Cemetery (4), Heryford Cemetery (5), Bailey Cemetery (6), Sleyster Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Rampshire Lake (A), Smith Lake (B), Hog Lake (C), Stanley Lake (D), Whiteside Lake (E), Goose Lake (F), Grassy Lake (G), Goose Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mott Creek (A), Halls Branch (B), Grove Branch (C), Muncas Creek (D), Mussel Fork (E), Bee Creek (F), Bee Branch (G), Odie Branch (H), Elk Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Chariton County: Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Chraneville Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  9.4%
Missouri:  8.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 179
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 53 (60% naturalized citizens)

Chariton County:  0.6%
Whole state:  2.7%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 2
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 2
  • 1980 to 1984: 2
  • 1975 to 1979: 3
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 34


Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 58.4%

Chariton County marital status for males
Chariton County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,469
  • One, attached: 10
  • Two: 77
  • 3 or 4: 141
  • 5 to 9: 21
  • 10 to 19: 36
  • 20 or more: 16
  • Mobile homes: 479
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 1

Housing units in Chariton County with a mortgage: 617 (22 second mortgage, 27 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 907

Here:  40.5% with mortgage
State:  67.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,904
Total congregations: 28

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents1,777 (30.1%)1,344 (22.8%)1,191 (20.2%)921 (15.6%)671 (11.4%)
Congregations5 (17.9%)5 (17.9%)10 (35.7%)3 (10.7%)5 (17.9%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Chariton County - Salisbury, Brunswick, Keytesville, Mendon, Sumner

Agriculture in Chariton County
Average size of farms: 346 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $60223
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $180.61
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.32%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 41.45%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $46658
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 56.46%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.62%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $63345
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 87.21%
Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 10.87
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.73%
Corn for grain: 59716 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 13741 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 112000 harvested acres
Vegetables: 140 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 1282 acres

Chariton County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Missouri state average. It is 2.8 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 11 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/5/1971, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Chariton County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from Chariton County center
On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.8 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 96.4 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (15%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

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



  • United Kingdom (34%)
  • Germany (32%)
  • Korea (13%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • Other Northern Europe (4%)
  • France (4%)
  • Other Eastern Africa (4%)

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



  • German (39%)
  • United States or American (25%)
  • English (10%)
  • Irish (8%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)
  • Dutch (1%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)


Chariton County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,935 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 460 (12%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 82 (2%)
  • Other means: 30 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 294 (8%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Chariton County, Missouri
  • 175 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 9 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $38,136.

5.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,582 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.26%
Missouri average:  7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.16% relocated from other counties in Missouri ($18,291 average AGI)
1.10% relocated from other states ($11,291 average AGI)
Chariton County:  1.10%
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 Linn County, MO  0.97% ($24,966 average AGI)
from Randolph County, MO  0.80% ($15,250)


6.14% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,220 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.14%
Missouri average:  7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.31% relocated to other counties in Missouri ($25,000 average AGI)
0.82% relocated to other states ($4,220 average AGI)
Chariton County:  0.82%
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 Linn County, MO  1.15% ($27,229 average AGI)
to Randolph County, MO  0.63% ($25,368)
to Boone County, MO  0.49% ($44,067)
to Howard County, MO  0.40% ($34,583)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.3



Births per 1000 population in Chariton County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 14.8



Deaths per 1000 population in Chariton County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 2.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 6.4



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Chariton County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,698 (1,523 aged, 175 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1107.830
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1538.650
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 24.62

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 11.6

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 36.93


Household type by relationship


Households: 8,242
  • In family households: 7,040 (2,027 male householders, 331 female householders)
    2,074 spouses, 2,359 children (2,227 natural, 25 adopted, 107 stepchildren), 78 grandchildren, 31 brothers or sisters, 18 parents, 35 other relatives, 87 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,202 (445 male householders (405 living alone)), 659 female householders (619 living alone)), 98 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 196 (184 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,165 2-persons, 463 3-persons, 428 4-persons, 221 5-persons, 60 6-persons, 21 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,024 1-person, 69 2-persons, 8 3-persons, 2 4-persons, 1 6-persons.

97.8% of residents of Chariton County speak English at home.
0.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (56% speak English very well, 8% speak English well, 36% speak English not well).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (90% speak English very well, 10% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (40% speak English very well, 60% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $65,797,000 ($8081 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $750,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $22,320,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $14,209,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $13,266,000
Federal grants: $12,463,000
Federal procurement contracts: $736,000 ($-14,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,802,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $534,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,440,000
Federal Government insurance: $22,939,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 412
Here:  51 per 1000 residents
State:  69 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 616
Here:  76 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: -98
Here:  -12 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Chariton County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.46 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

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

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.9
State:  4.2



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 37
  • 1995 to 1998: 228
  • 1990 to 1994: 182
  • 1980 to 1989: 397
  • 1970 to 1979: 690
  • 1960 to 1969: 579
  • 1950 to 1959: 493
  • 1940 to 1949: 404
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,240

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Chariton County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 10
  • 2 rooms: 32
  • 3 rooms: 39
  • 4 rooms: 296
  • 5 rooms: 702
  • 6 rooms: 672
  • 7 rooms: 478
  • 8 rooms: 315
  • 9+ rooms: 250


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chariton County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 31
  • 3 rooms: 96
  • 4 rooms: 152
  • 5 rooms: 150
  • 6 rooms: 126
  • 7 rooms: 68
  • 8 rooms: 28
  • 9+ rooms: 22


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chariton County:
  • no bedroom: 14
  • 1 bedroom: 114
  • 2 bedrooms: 740
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,351
  • 4 bedrooms: 456
  • 5+ bedrooms: 119


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chariton County:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 197
  • 2 bedrooms: 241
  • 3 bedrooms: 174
  • 4 bedrooms: 49
  • 5+ bedrooms: 12


Cars and other vehicles available in Chariton County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 151
  • 1 vehicle: 733
  • 2 vehicles: 1,057
  • 3 vehicles: 579
  • 4 vehicles: 191
  • 5+ vehicles: 83


Cars and other vehicles available in Chariton County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 115
  • 1 vehicle: 248
  • 2 vehicles: 210
  • 3 vehicles: 93
  • 4 vehicles: 5
  • 5+ vehicles: 4


70% of Chariton County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 75% lived in Missouri.

Chariton County:  70.1%
State average:  54.3%


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

  • This state: 7174
  • Northeast: 46
  • Midwest: 714
  • South: 243
  • West: 203

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $16,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36.1%)
  • Electricity (27.2%)
  • Utility gas (27.1%)
  • Wood (7.3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.9%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Electricity (32.1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31.7%)
  • Utility gas (28.6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4.1%)
  • Wood (3.4%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 126
Here:  13.5%
Missouri:  13.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 15
Here:  2.6%
Missouri:  11.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 25
Here:  15.6%
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.)


Chariton County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $250,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $955,000
    Police Protection: $416,000
    Corrections - Other: $240,000
    General - Other: $219,000
    Financial Administration: $180,000
    Central Staff Services: $166,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $121,000
    General Public Buildings: $86,000
    Welfare - Other: $21,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $291,000
    Interest Earnings: $78,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,037,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $533,000
    General Support: $271,000
    All Other: $59,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $503,000
    Property: $305,000
    NEC: $7,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $569,000


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)



Chariton County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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

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

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



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