Blodgett, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 204 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.0%
Males: 86  (42.6%)
Females: 118  (57.4%)
Median resident age:

27.5 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63801, 63824.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,678 (it was $33,194 in 2000)
Blodgett:

$62,678
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,157 (it was $14,674 in 2000)

Blodgett village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $145,655 (it was $28,300 in 2000)
Blodgett:

$145,655
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $134,170; detached houses: $132,277

Median gross rent in 2022: $927.

March 2022 cost of living index in Blodgett: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.9%
(11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 39.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Blodgett, MO (2022)
    • 13872.6%White alone
    • 5026.3%Two or more races
    • 73.7%Hispanic
    • 31.6%Black alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Blodgett, Missouri as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Blodgett is 93 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (44.6%), German (14.9%), Irish (13.5%), American (4.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1900

Elevation: 325 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 1,539 people per square mile   (low).

Blodgett, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Blodgett village:

0.8% ($239)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (102.7 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (118.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (348.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Haywood City, MO (2.0 miles ),
Morley, MO (2.3 miles ),
Diehlstadt, MO (2.5 miles),
Lambert, MO (2.5 miles),
Benton, MO (2.6 miles ),
Miner, MO (2.8 miles ),
Bertrand, MO (2.8 miles ),
Vanduser, MO (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.00 N, Longitude: 89.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Distribution of median household income in Blodgett, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Blodgett, MO in 2022
Blodgett satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+32.5%).
Most common industries in Blodgett, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Truck transportation (13.6%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.6%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (20.9%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.4%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (7.5%)
  • Utilities (6.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.3%)
  • Public administration (12.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Blodgett, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Construction laborers (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (38.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Construction laborers (10.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.2%)
  • Cashiers (9.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Blodgett, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Blodgett-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Blodgett village center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 tornado 33.0 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Blodgett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 380% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 11.3 miles away from Blodgett center
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) earthquake occurred 34.6 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 134.5 miles away from Blodgett center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 134.4 miles away from Blodgett center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 104.6 miles away from Blodgett center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 22.2 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 Scott County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 12, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Blodgett topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Blodgett:

  • SIKESTON JAYCEE REGIONAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • CLEARVIEW NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • CONTINU-CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SIKESTON CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • PROVIDENCE HOSPICE GROUP INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • HUNTER ACRES CARING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blodgett:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 22 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 49 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 53 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 53 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • John A Logan College (about 57 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 59 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 67 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • On June 5th 1916 Blodgett was hit by an f3 tornado killing 5 people and injuring 60. Most of Blodgett was destroyed.

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Scott County Rural Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Scott County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Blodgett and their reported violations in the past:

BLODGETT (Population served: 213, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

74.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Blodgett:

Marital status in Blodgett, MO
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 28.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 27.0%

For population 25 years and over in Blodgett:

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Blodgett, MO (based on Scott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,01764
Catholic6,5317
Mainline Protestant2,52214
Other8914
Black Protestant3543
None15,876-
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: 13
Scott County:

3.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Scott County:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Scott County:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Scott County:

8.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Scott County:

31.5%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.5%
State:

13.5%
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
Electric Power 1$1,329$15,9480$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,393
Totals for Government 1$1,329$15,9486$2,393

Blodgett government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $22,000 ($107.84)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($58.82)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($29.41)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($14.71)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($14.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($14.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($14.71)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($4.90)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($4.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($39.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($4.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $43,000 ($210.78)

Blodgett government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $25,000 ($122.55)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($14.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $29,000 ($142.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($63.73)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $26,000 ($127.45)
    Property: $20,000 ($98.04)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000 ($39.22)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($4.90)

Blodgett government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $209,000 ($1024.51)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $204,000 ($1000.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($24.51)

Blodgett government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,000 ($68.63)

Strongest AM radio stations in Blodgett:

  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KCHR (1350 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: SOUTH MISSOURI B/C COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blodgett:

  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCGQ-FM (99.3 FM; GORDONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KYMO-FM (105.3 FM; EAST PRAIRIE, MO; Owner: USHER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Blodgett:

  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • K58FD (Channel 58; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K33EQ (Channel 33; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67HF (Channel 67; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • 42,730Total average daily traffic
  • 12,441Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Blodgett, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 81960-1969
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Blodgett, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD0KWG, Licensee ID: L01556358, Grant Date: 03/23/2010, Expiration Date: 03/23/2020, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2022, Certifier: Jeff J Quigley, Registrant: Jeff J Quigley, Blodgett, MO 63824


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2758H, N2758H, N-2758H, Serial Number: 3383, Year manufactured: 1946, Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Markel C Fitchpatrick, Po Box 163, Blodgett, MO 63824, Other Owners: Ramona J Fitchpatrich

Most common first names in Blodgett, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James376.3 years
Inez290.5 years
Charles281.0 years
George270.0 years
Anna276.5 years
Mary282.0 years
Robert265.0 years
Most common last names in Blodgett, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wagoner578.2 years
Deason481.5 years
Dodson371.7 years
Myers372.3 years
Stubbs384.0 years
Adams271.5 years
Childers274.5 years
Brumit289.0 years
Hurst241.0 years
Kearby279.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Blodgett, MO
  • 63.0%Electricity
  • 37.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Blodgett, MO
  • 79.5%Electricity
  • 20.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Blodgett compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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