Ethel, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 46 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -54.0%
Males: 10  (21.9%)
Females: 36  (78.1%)
Median resident age:

76.3 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63539

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Ethel $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,927 (it was $16,126 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $14,600 in 2000)
Ethel $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $43,166; detached houses: $43,317
March 2022 cost of living index in Ethel: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 60.9%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Ethel, Missouri as of May 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ethel is 60 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (20.0%), English (13.3%), German (13.3%), Irish (6.7%), Italian (6.7%), Scotch-Irish (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1962

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 193 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.4% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (68.9 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (112.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (296.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elmer, MO (2.5 miles),
New Cambria, MO (2.9 miles ),
South Gifford, MO (3.1 miles),
Bucklin, MO (3.3 miles ),
Callao, MO (3.3 miles ),
Winigan, MO (3.7 miles),
Bevier, MO (3.7 miles ),
Atlanta, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.89 N, Longitude: 92.74 W

Area code: 660

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

Ethel satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Ethel, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ethel-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/12/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Ethel town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F4 tornado 14.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ethel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 338% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 330.8 miles away from Ethel 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 278.7 miles away from Ethel center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 278.7 miles away from Ethel center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 373.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 270.0 miles away from Ethel 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 256.2 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 Macon County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Ethel:

  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MARCELINE, MO)
  • PERSHING REGIONAL HEALTH CTR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MARCELINE, MO)

Amtrak station near Ethel:

  • 17 miles: LA PLATA (HWY. 63 AT BNSF RAILROAD) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ethel:

  • Truman State University (about 23 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 37 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Columbia College (about 69 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 70 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 82 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • State Fair Community College (about 88 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 96 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ethel Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Macon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

1.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

47.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ethel:

Marital status in Ethel, MO
  • Never married: 46.0%
  • Now married: 38.4%
  • Separated: 4.2%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ethel:

  • High school or higher: 98.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ethel, MO (based on Macon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,62537
Mainline Protestant1,82617
Other3242
Catholic1802
Black Protestant1231
None4,488-
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: 3
Macon County:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

6.43 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Macon County:

11.57 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.1%
State:

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

17.5%
Missouri:

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
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$195
Totals for Government 0$0 2$195

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

  • Current Operations - Housing and Community Development: $6,000 ($130.43)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($43.48)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($43.48)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($21.74)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($43.48)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($173.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $27,000 ($586.96)
    Highways: $2,000 ($43.48)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($43.48)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $50,000 ($1086.96)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ethel:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KLTI (1560 AM; 1 kW; MACON, MO; Owner: CHIRILLO ELECTRONICS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIRX (1450 AM; 1 kW; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX,INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ethel:

  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIRK (99.9 FM; MACON, MO; Owner: KIRK, L.L.C.)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ethel:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K34CW (Channel 34; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.2mTotal length
  • $1,932,000Total costs
  • 1,665Total average daily traffic
  • 307Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,034Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ethel, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 62010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ethel, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ethel)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • L1 MOBILES, Lat: 39.893361 Lon: -92.739306, Call Sign: WQOY563,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.560 MHz, 161.010 MHz, 161.430 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2022, Expiration Date: 03/05/2032, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66160, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • ETHEL DED, Bnsf Ls7000 Mp 333.1 - Ethel Ded (Lat: 39.867250 Lon: -92.791944), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.4 m, Overall height: 3.7 m, Call Sign: WQSA552,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.560 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2013, Expiration Date: 08/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/18/2019, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (888) 956-8345, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD0JBL, Licensee ID: L01522159, Grant Date: 10/05/2009, Expiration Date: 10/05/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2021, Certifier: Cindy M Malloy, Registrant: Cindy M Malloy, 21341 Bayport Ave, Ethel, MO 63539


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ethel, MO
  • 76.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 2.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ethel, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ethel compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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