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Population in 2022: 182 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.9%
 
Males: 95  (52.4%)
Females: 87  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

55.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 65058.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,640 (it was $35,208 in 2000)
Meta:

$35,640
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,920 (it was $13,902 in 2000)

Meta city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,846 (it was $48,600 in 2000)
Meta:

$95,846
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,575; detached houses: $138,454
March 2022 cost of living index in Meta: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.1%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Meta, Missouri as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Meta is 135 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (58.9%), American (26.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1959

Elevation: 610 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 543 people per square mile   (low).

Meta, Missouri map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $478 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $458 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (44.9 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (106.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (340.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Thomas, MO (2.2 miles ),
St. Elizabeth, MO (2.6 miles ),
Argyle, MO (2.8 miles),
Wardsville, MO (3.5 miles ),
Westphalia, MO (3.6 miles ),
Freeburg, MO (3.7 miles ),
Taos, MO (3.7 miles ),
Vienna, MO (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.31 N, Longitude: 92.17 W

Area code: 573

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

2.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Meta, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (19.5%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Wood products (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Food (10.1%)
  • Wood products (10.1%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (29.5%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
Most common occupations in Meta, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Engineers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (18.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (15.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (15.9%)
  • Cashiers (13.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.8%)

Average climate in Meta, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Meta-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Meta city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/7/2008, a category F3 tornado 28.8 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Meta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 427% 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 292.4 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 232.3 miles away from the city 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 164.4 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 176.7 miles away from Meta center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 318.7 miles away from Meta center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 232.3 miles away from Meta 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 Osage County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 11, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 6, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Meta topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Meta:

  • ST ELIZABETH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SAINT ELIZABETH, MO)

Amtrak station near Meta:

  • 19 miles: JEFFERSON CITY (101 JEFFERSON ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Meta:

  • Lincoln University (about 18 miles; Jefferson City, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,348)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 33 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 6,486)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 45 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Columbia College (about 46 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • East Central College (about 66 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • State Fair Community College (about 66 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 79 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Meta Fire and Rescue Protection (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Meta: Saint Cecilias Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Cecilia Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Osage 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 city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

4 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness in 2010

Banks with branches in Meta (2011 data):

  • Mid America Bank: Meta Branch at Third And Bertha, branch established on 1984/04/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $260.2 mil, Deposits: $238.2 mil, headquarters in Linn, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Friendship Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Meta:

Marital status in Meta, MO
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 40.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Meta:

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Meta
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Meta, MO (based on Osage County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,29812
Evangelical Protestant1,91517
Mainline Protestant4395
Other2112
None4,015-
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: 4
Osage County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Osage County:

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

11.23 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.5%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Osage County:

29.5%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Osage County:

18.3%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Meta:

41.2%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Meta:

43.1%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Meta:

29.2
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Meta:

14.5%
Missouri:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Meta:

24.7%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Meta:

56.3%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.6%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Meta, 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
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,200
Financial Administration 0$0 1$66
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$2,392
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,658

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

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $42,000 ($230.77)
    Toll Highways: $4,000 ($21.98)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $85,000 ($467.03)
    Water Utilities: $59,000 ($324.18)
    Sewerage: $50,000 ($274.73)
    General Public Buildings: $45,000 ($247.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($175.82)
    General - Other: $19,000 ($104.40)
    Toll Highways: $12,000 ($65.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $148,000 ($813.19)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($76.92)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $49,000 ($269.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($54.95)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $46,000 ($252.75)
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($82.42)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($16.48)
    Rents: $2,000 ($10.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $56,000 ($307.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($49.45)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $234,000 ($1285.71)
    Public Utilities Sales: $12,000 ($65.93)
    Property: $10,000 ($54.95)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($5.49)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $345,000 ($1895.60)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $345,000 ($1895.60)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $518,000 ($2846.15)

Strongest AM radio stations in Meta:

  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KLIK (1240 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • 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.)
  • KJPW (1390 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Meta:

  • KJLU (88.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KNLN (90.9 FM; VIENNA, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KTXY (106.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KBBM (100.1 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • KLOZ (92.7 FM; ELDON, MO; Owner: BENNE BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KATI (94.3 FM; CALIFORNIA, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KOQL (106.1 FM; ASHLAND, MO; Owner: MID-MISSOURI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJMO (104.1 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KJEL (103.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K285ER (104.9 FM; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: BD OF GOVERNORS, CENTRAL MO ST. U.)
  • KCMQ (96.7 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KFBD-FM (97.9 FM; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAA (97.5 FM; ROLLA, MO; Owner: KDAA-KMOZ, LLC)
  • KRMS-FM (93.5 FM; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K248AO (90.1 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDCTNAL B/CNG FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Meta:

  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRCG (Channel 13; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: MEL WHEELER INC.)
  • KNLJ (Channel 25; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K32FH (Channel 32; WARRENSBURG, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K11TB (Channel 11; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF COLUMBIA, LLC)
  • KMIZ (Channel 17; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF COLUMBIA, LLC)
  • K43EU (Channel 43; ST LOUIS, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.2mTotal length
  • $340,000Total costs
  • 3,862Total average daily traffic
  • 411Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,018Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Meta)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 38.312778 Lon: -92.169444, Call Sign: WSBB229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.062 MHz, 456.600 MHz, 456.425 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2024, Expiration Date: 02/28/2034, Certifier: Joseph G James, Registrant: Wireless Usa, 2519 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101, Phone: (573) 659-6228, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • META, 307 West Seventh Street (Lat: 38.316694 Lon: -92.170611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 78 m, Overall height: 80.5 m, Call Sign: WQUD480,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2014, Expiration Date: 06/10/2024, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • MO14845A, 300 West 7th Street (Lat: 38.316694 Lon: -92.170611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 78 m, Overall height: 80.5 m, Call Sign: WQZP484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 06/27/2017, Expiration Date: 06/27/2027, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0QOI, Licensee ID: L00195306, Grant Date: 01/10/2012, Expiration Date: 02/15/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2024, Registrant: Richard D Stump, Box 185, Meta, MO 65058

  • Call Sign: KD0FSL, Licensee ID: L01446412, Grant Date: 11/19/2008, Expiration Date: 11/19/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2020, Certifier: Tonya J Douglas, Registrant: Tonya J Douglas, Meta, MO 65058


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: DASSAULT AVIATION FALCON 7X (Category: Land, Engines: 3, Seats: 11, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PW307A (6405 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 317SK, N317SK, N-317SK, Serial Number: 82, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 04/07/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Snk Real Property Holdings LLC, 103 N Olive St, Meta, MO 65058
  • Aircraft: TEXTRON AVIATION INC 680A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PW306D1 (5907 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 470SK, N470SK, N-470SK, Serial Number: 680A0158, Year manufactured: 2018, Airworthiness Date: 09/20/2018, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Snk Real Property Holdings LLC, 103 North Olive Street, Meta, MO 65058
  • Aircraft: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY C90A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 9, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 92RK, N92RK, N-92RK, Serial Number: LJ-1458, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 12/29/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Snk Real Property Holdings LLC, 103 N Olive St, Meta, MO 65058
  • Aircraft: TEXTRON AVIATION INC 680A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PW306D1 (5907 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 476SK, N476SK, N-476SK, Serial Number: 680A0158, Year manufactured: 2018, Airworthiness Date: 09/20/2018, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Snk Real Property Holdings LLC, 103 North Olive Street, Meta, MO 65058

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 20 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2016. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Meta, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (55.0%), and Structure Fires (27.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Meta, MO
    • 8355.0%Outside Fires
    • 4127.2%Structure Fires
    • 1711.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 106.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Meta, MO
Most common first names in Meta, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1174.1 years
Henry885.4 years
James775.7 years
Elizabeth783.4 years
George676.8 years
Joseph676.5 years
Lawrence663.5 years
Leo677.1 years
Louis580.2 years
Charles570.0 years
Most common last names in Meta, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Barnhart1281.2 years
Loethen979.2 years
Woody777.3 years
Kalaf678.3 years
Werdehausen670.2 years
Bock675.8 years
Prater688.6 years
Stumpe570.8 years
Hagenhoff579.4 years
Libbert581.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Meta, MO
  • 38.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.6%Electricity
  • 27.4%Wood
  • 1.6%Utility gas
  • 1.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Meta, MO
  • 70.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.4%Electricity


Meta 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.
  • 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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