Catron, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 36 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -47.1%
 
Males: 14  (39.0%)
Females: 22  (61.0%)
Median resident age:

57.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63833

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,869 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Catron:

$36,869
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,617 (it was $9,909 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
Catron $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $101,579; detached houses: $210,569; mobile homes: $31,608
March 2022 cost of living index in Catron: -19003.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.0%

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  • Races in Catron, MO (2022)
    • 3892.7%White alone
    • 12.4%Hispanic



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Catron, Missouri as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Catron is 60 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (83.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1924

Elevation: 285 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 91 people per square mile   (very low).

Catron, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Catron town:

1.6% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (77.4 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (104.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (377.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

North Lilbourn, MO (2.2 miles),
Lilbourn, MO (2.3 miles ),
Parma, MO (2.5 miles ),
Howardville, MO (2.6 miles ),
Risco, MO (2.8 miles ),
Marston, MO (2.9 miles ),
New Madrid, MO (3.1 miles ),
Tallapoosa, MO (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.61 N, Longitude: 89.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

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

Catron satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Catron, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Catron, Missouri average temperatures Catron, Missouri average precipitation Catron, Missouri humidity Catron, Missouri wind speed Catron, Missouri snowfall Catron, Missouri sunshine Catron, Missouri clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Catron-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/13/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the Catron town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Catron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 412% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 7.4 miles away from Catron 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 39.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 75.9 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 161.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 161.7 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 New Madrid County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Catron:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-NEW MADRID (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NEW MADRID, MO)
  • SELLS REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MATTHEWS, MO)
  • BENCHMARK HEALTHCARE OF PORTAGEVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PORTAGEVILLE, MO)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-MALDEN (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • RIDGEVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • MALDEN NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MALDEN, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Catron:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 42 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 43 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 50 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 51 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 66 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Bethel University (about 74 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 77 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)

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New Madrid County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

14.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Catron:

Marital status in Catron, MO
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 41.9%
  • Separated: 5.7%
  • Widowed: 46.0%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Catron:

  • High school or higher: 65.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Catron, MO (based on New Madrid County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,41137
Catholic1,3032
Mainline Protestant6149
Black Protestant4913
None9,137-
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: 8
Here:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
New Madrid County:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
New Madrid County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
New Madrid County:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
New Madrid County:

9.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
New Madrid County:

30.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
New Madrid County:

15.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.6%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.6%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Catron:

29.1
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.2%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.3%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

27.4%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Catron:

53.4%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Catron:

84.9%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Catron, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$408
Totals for Government 0$0 1$408

Strongest AM radio stations in Catron:

  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Catron:

  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Catron:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Catron fatal accident list:

Sep 18, 2002 00:05 AM, Sr-W, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 3, 1977 08:50 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.8mTotal length
  • $1,231,000Total costs
  • 5,248Total average daily traffic
  • 707Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,974Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Catron, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Catron, MO

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 4720 State Hwy W (Lat: 36.608750 Lon: -89.704694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQYD379,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.725 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2016, Expiration Date: 08/23/2026, Certifier: Derek Rand, Registrant: Roe-Comm, Inc., 1400 Ramona Avenue, Portage, MI 49002, Phone: (269) 327-1045, Fax: (269) 327-8784, Email:

  • 4710 State Hwy W (Lat: 36.608611 Lon: -89.704667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRAX234,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.500 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2018, Expiration Date: 03/30/2028, Certifier: Paul A Turman, Registrant: Battles Communications, Inc., 1101 W Business Hwy 60, Dexter, MO 63841, Phone: (573) 624-8212, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0WCR, Licensee ID: L00611904, Grant Date: 02/20/2013, Expiration Date: 03/23/2023, Certifier: Tommy L Mc Coy, Registrant: Tommy L Mc Coy, 3216 State Hwy W, Catron, MO 63833


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A 150 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6885B, N6885B, N-6885B, Serial Number: 18-5072, Year manufactured: 1956
    Registrant (Individual): Richard W Trum, , Catron, MO 63833
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/04/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Catron, MO
  • 72.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Catron, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Catron 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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