Mount Moriah, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 76 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -46.9%
Males: 40  (53.6%)
Females: 36  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

51.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64481

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,147 (it was $24,063 in 2000)
Mount Moriah:

$57,147
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,584 (it was $9,346 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,240 (it was $14,000 in 2000)
Mount Moriah:

$58,240
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $62,577; detached houses: $61,442; mobile homes: $77,901
March 2022 cost of living index in Mount Moriah: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.3%
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Ancestries: American (75.8%), English (21.2%), Irish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1897

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 74 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.6% ($222)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (67.8 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (95.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (335.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cainsville, MO (2.8 miles ),
Ridgeway, MO (2.9 miles ),
Princeton, MO (3.5 miles ),
Blythedale, MO (3.5 miles ),
Spickard, MO (3.5 miles ),
Bethany, MO (3.6 miles ),
Brimson, MO (3.6 miles),
Gilman City, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.33 N, Longitude: 93.80 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Mount Moriah, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mount Moriah, MO in 2022

Mount Moriah satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+37.5%).
Most common industries in Mount Moriah, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.1%)
  • Truck transportation (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.6%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.3%)
  • Truck transportation (16.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.1%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.1%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (33.3%)
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.5%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (4.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Mount Moriah, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Carpenters (6.9%)
  • Construction laborers (6.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (24.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Carpenters (10.8%)
  • Construction laborers (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (19.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.5%)
  • Child care workers (9.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.5%)

Average climate in Mount Moriah, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Mount Moriah-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Mount Moriah town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 tornado 13.7 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mount Moriah-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 308% 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 319.0 miles away from Mount Moriah center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 369.2 miles away from Mount Moriah 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 341.6 miles away from Mount Moriah center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 341.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 295.3 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 332.0 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 Harrison County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mount Moriah topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mount Moriah:

  • PEARL'S II EDEN FOR ELDERS (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PRINCETON, MO)
  • HOME HEALTH OF HARRISON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • CRESTVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • BETHANY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BETHANY, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mount Moriah:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 58 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Truman State University (about 65 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 66 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 85 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Grantham University (about 88 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Drake University (about 89 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 89 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Points of interest:

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Harrison 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:

2.0 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

44.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

18.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Mount Moriah:

Marital status in Mount Moriah, MO
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 1.1%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

For population 25 years and over in Mount Moriah:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mount Moriah, MO (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,19625
Mainline Protestant1,92916
Other3193
Catholic1371
None3,376-
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
Harrison County:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Harrison County:

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

7.91 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

10.0%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Harrison County:

29.7%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.7%
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 6$17
Totals for Government 0$0 6$17

Strongest AM radio stations in Mount Moriah:

  • 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.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mount Moriah:

  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KTTN-FM (92.3 FM; TRENTON, MO; Owner: LUEHRS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)

Mount Moriah fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 1980 02:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 53Number of bridges
  • 1,161ft / 354mTotal length
  • $13,545,000Total costs
  • 443,182Total average daily traffic
  • 83,233Total average daily truck traffic
  • 788,828Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mount Moriah, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 141960-1969
  • 161970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mount Moriah, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mount Moriah, MO
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.8%Wood
  • 18.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mount Moriah, MO
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Wood


Mount Moriah compared to Missouri 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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