Farber, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 257 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.5%
Males: 110  (43.0%)
Females: 147  (57.0%)
Median resident age:

43.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63345.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,237 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Farber:

$43,237
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,307 (it was $16,622 in 2000)

Farber city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $61,124 (it was $34,300 in 2000)
Farber:

$61,124
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $71,600; detached houses: $75,616; mobile homes: $32,169

Median gross rent in 2022: $423.

March 2022 cost of living index in Farber: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.2%
(11.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 61.5% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 88.9% for American Indian residents, 71.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Farber, MO (2022)
    • 33489.3%White alone
    • 123.2%Black alone
    • 123.2%Hispanic
    • 92.4%Two or more races
    • 30.8%American Indian alone

Races in Farber detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.10
Missouri average:

2.45
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Ancestries: American (36.6%), English (18.3%), German (16.0%), Irish (6.1%), Scottish (3.1%), Iranian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1955

Elevation: 767 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 903 people per square mile   (low).

Farber, Missouri map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $844 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $825 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (46.5 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (84.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (270.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Laddonia, MO (2.1 miles ),
Vandalia, MO (2.3 miles ),
Rush Hill, MO (3.0 miles),
Perry, MO (3.4 miles ),
Martinsburg, MO (3.6 miles ),
Middletown, MO (3.7 miles),
Curryville, MO (3.7 miles ),
Wellsville, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.27 N, Longitude: 91.58 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Farber, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Farber, MO in 2022
Farber satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $77,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $59,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $51,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Farber, MO residents
Average permit cost in Farber, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Farber, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (13.9%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (24.0%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.5%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Farber, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Farber, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 42.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

42.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.76. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.76
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.12. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.12
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.7
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

Farber-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/2006, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the Farber city center .

On 6/12/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Farber-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 331% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 206.7 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 206.7 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 200.7 miles away from Farber 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 183.2 miles away from Farber center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 352.5 miles away from the city 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 210.5 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 Audrain County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Farber topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Farber:

  • TRI CO CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; VANDALIA, MO)
  • TRI-COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; VANDALIA, MO)
  • TWAIN HAVEN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PERRY, MO)
  • GAMMA ROAD LODGE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, MO)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-GAMMA ROAD LODGE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WELLSVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farber:

  • Columbia College (about 46 miles; Columbia, MO; Full-time enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 47 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 49 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Lincoln University (about 59 miles; Jefferson City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,348)
  • St Charles Community College (about 62 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Lindenwood University (about 67 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • East Central College (about 67 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,810)

Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: Walter Lafferty - Politician.

Audrain County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

FARBER (Population served: 418, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-09-2014)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.3%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Farber:

Marital status in Farber, MO
  • Never married: 38.7%
  • Now married: 40.4%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

For population 25 years and over in Farber:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Farber, MO (based on Audrain County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,73143
Mainline Protestant3,09717
Catholic1,9004
Black Protestant1,0445
Other3673
None10,390-
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: 6
Here:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

6.19 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.0%
Missouri:

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

14.6%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Farber:

45.9%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Farber:

37.9%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.0%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Farber:

6.9%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Farber:

6.7
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Farber:

27.9%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Farber:

52.2%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Farber:

72.5%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Farber, 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
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$989
Sewerage 0$0 1$268
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$170
Water Supply 0$0 2$476
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$408
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,310

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $35,000 ($136.19)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($108.95)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($54.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($50.58)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($50.58)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($31.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($31.13)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($27.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($23.35)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($19.46)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($3.89)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($85.60)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $14,000 ($54.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($50.58)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($7.78)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($58.37)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($11.67)
    Rents: $3,000 ($11.67)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($7.78)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $61,000 ($237.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($31.13)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($85.60)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($42.80)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($15.56)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $419,000 ($1630.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Farber:

  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KXEO (1340 AM; 1 kW; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KPCR (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLIK (1240 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farber:

  • KKAC (104.3 FM; VANDALIA, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPLA (101.5 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: COLUMBIA FM, INC.)
  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KJIR (91.7 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: BELIEVERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMCR (103.9 FM; MONTGOMERY CITY, MO; Owner: CHIRILLO ELECTRONICS, INC)
  • KMFC (92.1 FM; CENTRALIA, MO; Owner: THE CLAIR GROUP)
  • KWBZ (107.5 FM; MONROE CITY, MO; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Farber:

  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Farber fatal accident list:

Jul 28, 1983 10:20 AM, 54, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 11, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.8mTotal length
  • $153,000Total costs
  • 1,167Total average daily traffic
  • 154Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,589Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Farber, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Farber, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Lottie L Thompson, Hwy.54 (One Mile West Of Farber) (Eisele/Btf 237# 91849) (Lat: 39.285389 Lon: -91.600417), Type: 57.3, Overall height: 55.2 m, Registrant: American Tower Through Unisite, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Lottie L Thompson, Hwy.54 (One Mile West Of Farber) (Eisele/Btf 237# 91849) (Lat: 39.285389 Lon: -91.600417), Type: 57.3, Overall height: 55.2 m, Registrant: American Tower Through Unisite, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Christopher B Page, Hwy.54 (One Mile West Of Farber) (Eisele/Btf 237# 91849) (Lat: 39.285389 Lon: -91.600417), Type: 57.3, Overall height: 55.2 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Bridget Carter, Hwy.54 (One Mile West Of Farber) (Eisele/Btf 237# 91849) (Lat: 39.285389 Lon: -91.600417), Type: 57.3, Structure height: 29007 m, Overall height: 55.2 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MO LOC 1, Lat: 39.272111 Lon: -91.575861, Call Sign: WPDU880,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.460 MHz, 161.280 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2023, Expiration Date: 11/23/2033, Certifier: Douglas W Vogl, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


Most common first names in Farber, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James769.3 years
John779.3 years
Howard569.8 years
William583.6 years
Margaret470.0 years
Robert471.3 years
Thomas480.5 years
Harold371.0 years
Lola386.3 years
Marjorie369.0 years
Most common last names in Farber, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Graves677.0 years
Callen571.4 years
Trower575.6 years
Hull584.2 years
Crow583.2 years
Williams577.0 years
Goodin474.8 years
Hogue388.3 years
Holbrook378.0 years
Wilkinson367.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Farber, MO
  • 61.8%Utility gas
  • 34.4%Electricity
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Farber, MO
  • 53.8%Electricity
  • 46.2%Utility gas


Farber compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black 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 above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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