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County population in July 2007: 7,220 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,327
Renter-occupied apartments: 639
% of renters here:  22%
State:  30%
Land area: 507 sq. mi.
Water area: 4.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 14 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Clark County: 74.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (26.6%), Educational,health and social services (17.9%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 75%
  • Government: 12%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 12%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Clark County, Missouri business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Clark County, Missouri:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Median resident age:  39.2 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Males: 3,663  (49.4%)
Females: 3,753  (50.6%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $19,359
County population in 2003: 7,399
Jobs in 2003: 1,682

Clark County,MO real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 3,732
Unemployment rate in 2004: 6.4%

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

Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,032 ($29,457 in 1999)
This county:  $35,032
Missouri:  $45,114

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $288 (lower quartile is $208, upper quartile is $354)
This county:  $288
State:  $481

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $85,349 (it was $52,700 in 2000)
Clark County:  $85,349
Missouri:  $138,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $44,842 - $129,379

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $119,552
Here:  $119,552
State:  $182,045

Townhouses or other attached units: $82,403
Here:  $82,403
State:  $185,799

In 2-unit structures: $97,770
Here:  $97,770
State:  $155,066

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $29,112
Here:  $29,112
State:  $200,791

Mobile homes: $29,426
Here:  $29,426
State:  $37,932

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $25,000
Here:  $25,000
State:  $46,345
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,017
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $219

Institutionalized population: 122


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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 6
  • Burglaries: 27
  • Thefts: 28
  • Auto thefts: 3

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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 17
  • Burglaries: 35
  • Thefts: 23
  • Auto thefts: 9

Clark County races chart


Clark County, MO map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Clark County Missouri:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 50.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 48.0%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $494 (0.9%)

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


Clark County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  14.1%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  5.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clark County is $352 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $464 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $574 a month.

Cities in this county include: Kahoka, Wayland, Wyaconda, Alexandria, Revere, Luray.

Neighboring counties: Hancock County, Illinois , Knox County , Lee County, Iowa , Lewis County , Van Buren County, Iowa , Scotland County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Clark County: Arkansas School (A), Brush College School (B), Union School (C), Cama (D), Moores Mill (E), Holmes Saw Mill (F), Johnson and Sanford Water Mill (G), Liberty School (H), Pleasant Hill School (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clark County include: Union Chapel (A), Carmel (B), Carmel Church (C), Asbury Church (D), Ashton Church (E), Woodville Church (F), Woodville Baptist Church (G), Prairie Presbyterian Church (H), Ballard Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mount Zion Cemetery (1), Spencer Cemetery (2), Cowgill Cemetery (3), Morris Cemetery (4), Mitts Cemetery (5), Higbee Cemetery (6), Bailey Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Silver Lake (A), Stone Pond (B), Clark F-20 Lake (C), Lake of the Oaks (D), Murphy Lake (E), Number 14 Reservoir (F), Winter-Wood Lake (G), Railroad Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wade Branch (A), Musko Branch (B), Fox River (C), Foree Branch (D), Nixon Branch (E), Little Wyaconda River (F), Honey Creek (G), Old Channel North Wyaconda River (H), Elm Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Clark County include: Charlie Heath State Forest and Memorial Wildlife Area (1), Athens State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  13.9%
Missouri:  8.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 284
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: 10.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 18 (78% naturalized citizens)

Clark County:  0.2%
Whole state:  2.7%

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


Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 48.7%

Clark County marital status for males
Clark County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,565
  • One, attached: 9
  • Two: 23
  • 3 or 4: 134
  • 5 to 9: 31
  • 20 or more: 11
  • Mobile homes: 690
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 20

Housing units in Clark County with a mortgage: 627 (20 second mortgage, 26 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 579

Here:  52.0% with mortgage
State:  67.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 3,785
Total congregations: 30

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Church of ChristOther
Adherents1,524 (40.3%)599 (15.8%)566 (15.0%)432 (11.4%)664 (17.5%)
Congregations11 (36.7%)7 (23.3%)3 (10.0%)1 (3.3%)8 (26.7%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Clark County - Kahoka, Wayland, Wyaconda, Alexandria, Revere

Agriculture in Clark County
Average size of farms: 370 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $41945
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $153.09
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 31.33%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $35554
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 50.83%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $54825
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 92.12%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 10.39
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.97%
Corn for grain: 43133 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 3345 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 60254 harvested acres

Clark County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 2.2 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 2 fatalities and 23 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/1/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Magnitude types:



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

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



  • Germany (28%)
  • United Kingdom (22%)
  • Cuba (22%)
  • India (11%)
  • Canada (11%)

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



  • German (30%)
  • United States or American (26%)
  • Irish (11%)
  • English (11%)
  • French (except Basque) (3%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • Swedish (2%)


Clark County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,637 (78%)
  • Carpooled: 424 (13%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 13 (0%)
  • Walked: 98 (3%)
  • Other means: 28 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 188 (6%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Clark County, Missouri
  • 110 people in nursing homes
  • 8 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 4 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 $36,191.

4.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,819 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.85%
Missouri average:  7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
1.37% relocated from other counties in Missouri ($8,299 average AGI)
3.47% relocated from other states ($17,520 average AGI)
Clark County:  3.47%
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 Lee County, IA  1.49% ($26,974 average AGI)


5.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,971 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.18%
Missouri average:  7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
1.79% relocated to other counties in Missouri ($8,993 average AGI)
3.39% relocated to other states ($16,978 average AGI)
Clark County:  3.39%
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 Lee County, IA  1.26% ($26,515 average AGI)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.9



Births per 1000 population in Clark County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.4



Deaths per 1000 population in Clark County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 13.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Clark County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,294 (1,104 aged, 190 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: 1188.040
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1365.560

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 13.39
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 40.97


Household type by relationship


Households: 7,293
  • In family households: 6,312 (1,830 male householders, 266 female householders)
    1,769 spouses, 2,165 children (1,981 natural, 22 adopted, 162 stepchildren), 97 grandchildren, 17 brothers or sisters, 30 parents, 19 other relatives, 119 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 981 (374 male householders (311 living alone)), 497 female householders (458 living alone)), 110 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 123 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 1,006 2-persons, 465 3-persons, 359 4-persons, 201 5-persons, 39 6-persons, 26 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 769 1-person, 91 2-persons, 8 3-persons, 3 5-persons.

96.5% of residents of Clark County speak English at home.
1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (52% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 20% speak English not well).
2.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (57% speak English very well, 40% speak English well, 3% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $44,629,000 ($6067 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $399,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $17,381,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $10,034,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $5,514,000
Federal grants: $9,050,000
Federal procurement contracts: $538,000 ($16,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,112,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $264,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,264,000
Federal Government insurance: $25,367,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 409
Here:  56 per 1000 residents
State:  69 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 441
Here:  60 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: -51
Here:  -7 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Clark County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.54 millions of gallons per day (96% from ground, 4% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.6
State:  6.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.7
State:  4.2



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 50
  • 1995 to 1998: 271
  • 1990 to 1994: 231
  • 1980 to 1989: 359
  • 1970 to 1979: 706
  • 1960 to 1969: 412
  • 1950 to 1959: 257
  • 1940 to 1949: 205
  • 1939 or earlier: 992

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Clark County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 6
  • 2 rooms: 25
  • 3 rooms: 67
  • 4 rooms: 312
  • 5 rooms: 678
  • 6 rooms: 574
  • 7 rooms: 341
  • 8 rooms: 175
  • 9+ rooms: 149


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Clark County, Missouri:
  • 1 room: 4
  • 2 rooms: 28
  • 3 rooms: 129
  • 4 rooms: 135
  • 5 rooms: 152
  • 6 rooms: 86
  • 7 rooms: 71
  • 8 rooms: 19
  • 9+ rooms: 15


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Clark County:
  • no bedroom: 6
  • 1 bedroom: 95
  • 2 bedrooms: 753
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,142
  • 4 bedrooms: 280
  • 5+ bedrooms: 51


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Clark County:
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedroom: 148
  • 2 bedrooms: 240
  • 3 bedrooms: 181
  • 4 bedrooms: 57
  • 5+ bedrooms: 9


Cars and other vehicles available in Clark County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 99
  • 1 vehicle: 569
  • 2 vehicles: 984
  • 3 vehicles: 444
  • 4 vehicles: 163
  • 5+ vehicles: 68


Cars and other vehicles available in Clark County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 109
  • 1 vehicle: 287
  • 2 vehicles: 146
  • 3 vehicles: 68
  • 4 vehicles: 23
  • 5+ vehicles: 6


67% of Clark 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, 38% lived in Missouri.

Clark County:  66.6%
State average:  54.3%


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

  • This state: 2376
  • Northeast: 61
  • Midwest: 4569
  • South: 228
  • West: 138

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $16,700


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (40.5%)
  • Utility gas (36.0%)
  • Electricity (14.0%)
  • Wood (8.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31.9%)
  • Utility gas (30.0%)
  • Electricity (28.2%)
  • Wood (3.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3.4%)
  • No fuel used (2.2%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 36
Here:  4.2%
Missouri:  13.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 4
Here:  0.9%
Missouri:  11.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 70
Here:  27.3%
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.)



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)



Clark 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)



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

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





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