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Population in 2022: 840 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +45.6%
Males: 403  (48.1%)
Females: 437  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

55.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 65740.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,925 (it was $33,359 in 2000)
Rockaway Beach:

$51,925
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,745 (it was $17,589 in 2000)

Rockaway Beach city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $122,692 (it was $69,200 in 2000)
Rockaway Beach:

$122,692
MO:

$221,200

Median gross rent in 2022: $762.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockaway Beach: 74.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%
(12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rockaway Beach, MO (2022)
    • 58790.2%White alone
    • 436.6%Black alone
    • 111.7%Two or more races

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Rockaway Beach, Missouri as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockaway Beach is 35 to 1.


Crime rates in Rockaway Beach by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(116.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(116.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		5
(592.4)		0
(0.0)		4
(472.3)		4
(460.8)		6
(688.9)		4
(460.8)		1
(115.5)		1
(113.6)		1
(115.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		7
(1,173)		2
(237.8)		5
(592.4)		4
(465.1)		3
(354.2)		7
(806.5)		1
(114.8)		2
(230.4)		1
(115.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		8
(1,340)		11
(1,308)		7
(829.4)		2
(232.6)		3
(354.2)		6
(691.2)		3
(344.4)		3
(345.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(118.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(230.4)		1
(114.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(167.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(115.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index135.769.0202.6169.8133.4194.7168.8122.131.222.723.1

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Crime rate in Rockaway Beach detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 2 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.14
Missouri average:

2.48
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Ancestries: American (32.1%), Irish (13.0%), German (10.1%), English (8.3%), Dutch (6.9%), Polish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1934

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 1,510 people per square mile   (low).

Rockaway Beach, Missouri map

12 residents are foreign born (1.2% Latin America, 0.5% North America, 0.3% Europe).

This city:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $720 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $913 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (34.9 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (159.5 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (339.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Merriam Woods, MO (1.1 miles ),
Bull Creek, MO (1.6 miles ),
Forsyth, MO (1.7 miles ),
Kirbyville, MO (2.3 miles ),
Hollister, MO (2.5 miles ),
Kissee Mills, MO (2.5 miles ),
Branson, MO (2.6 miles ),
Taneyville, MO (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 36.70 N, Longitude: 93.16 W

Area code: 417

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $201,500
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $174,200
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $30,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Rockaway Beach, MO residents
Average permit cost in Rockaway Beach, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +284 (+96.9%).
Most common industries in Rockaway Beach, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (33.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.5%)
  • Educational services (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (39.5%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.4%)
  • Food (3.4%)
  • Truck transportation (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (27.2%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Rockaway Beach, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)

Average climate in Rockaway Beach, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rockaway Beach, Missouri average temperatures Rockaway Beach, Missouri average precipitation Rockaway Beach, Missouri humidity Rockaway Beach, Missouri wind speed Rockaway Beach, Missouri snowfall Rockaway Beach, Missouri sunshine Rockaway Beach, Missouri clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Rockaway Beach-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/29/1991, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Rockaway Beach city center killed 2 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1982, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.8 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockaway Beach-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 566% 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 210.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 217.0 miles away from Rockaway Beach center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 108.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 174.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from Rockaway Beach center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 118.6 miles away from Rockaway Beach center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taney County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockaway Beach topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rockaway Beach:

  • FORSYTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; FORSYTH, MO)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPICES OF AMERICA (Hospital, about 4 miles away; BRANSON, MO)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-BRANSON (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BRANSON, MO)
  • BRANSON DIALYSIS, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; BRANSON, MO)
  • HEALING HANDS HEALTH CARE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; BRANSON, MO)

Amtrak station near Rockaway Beach:

  • 6 miles: BRANSON (BOB EVANS REST., HWY. 76 & 65) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockaway Beach:

  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 35 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 16,660)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 37 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Evangel University (about 37 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Drury University (about 37 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 62 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 64 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Crowder College (about 68 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)

Points of interest:

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

Creeks: Silver Creek (A), Bull Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Bonniebrook Home & Museum (485 Rose Oneill Road), Buster's Guide Service (Tours & Charters; 954 Wallace Drive).

Hotel: Eden Roc Motel (2652 State Highway 176).

Taney 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:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
25 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Rockaway Beach (2011 data):

  • First Home Savings Bank: Rockaway Beach Branch at 2536 State Highway 176, branch established on 2006/06/30. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $197.5 mil, Deposits: $172.1 mil, headquarters in Mountain Grove, MO, negative income in the last year, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 11 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Rockaway Beach:

Marital status in Rockaway Beach, MO
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 55.0%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Rockaway Beach:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.7 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

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockaway Beach, MO (based on Taney County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,79759
Mainline Protestant2,16110
Catholic2,1352
Other1,68910
None31,893-
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: 10
Taney County:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Taney County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 75
This county:

16.42 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
Missouri:

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

12.2%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rockaway Beach:

57.5%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

58.0%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.7%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rockaway Beach:

6.5%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rockaway Beach:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

37.3%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Rockaway Beach:

62.8%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Rockaway Beach:

79.4%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockaway Beach, 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 2$6,847$41,0820$0
Water Supply 2$6,499$38,9940$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,354$52,2480$0
Police - Other 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Totals for Government 6$20,357$40,7140$0

Rockaway Beach government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $347,000 ($413.10)
    Water Utilities: $282,000 ($335.71)
    Police Protection: $141,000 ($167.86)
    Central Staff Services: $134,000 ($159.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($70.24)
    Regular Highways: $33,000 ($39.29)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($8.33)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($5.95)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $266,000 ($316.67)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $33,000 ($39.29)

Rockaway Beach government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $146,000 ($173.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($69.05)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $361,000 ($429.76)
    Highways: $10,000 ($11.90)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $9,000 ($10.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $298,000 ($354.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $43,000 ($51.19)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $80,000 ($95.24)
    Property: $46,000 ($54.76)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $6,000 ($7.14)

Rockaway Beach government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,167,000 ($1389.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,107,000 ($1317.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $60,000 ($71.43)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $26,000 ($30.95)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $53,000 ($63.10)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockaway Beach:

  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KOMC (1220 AM; 1 kW; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON, L.P.)
  • KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLFJ (1550 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: 127, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMRF (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockaway Beach:

  • KRZK (106.3 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON)
  • KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
  • KLFC (88.1 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: MOUNTAINTOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K204CN (88.7 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KOZO (89.7 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP, INC)
  • KCOZ (91.7 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMC-FM (100.1 FM; KIMBERLING CITY, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KTTS-FM (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXUS (97.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOMG (92.9 FM; OZARK, MO; Owner: MW SPRINGMO, INC.)
  • KWTO-FM (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KSPW (96.5 FM; SPARTA, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQMO (97.7 FM; SHELL KNOB, MO; Owner: MAGIC CIRCLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTHS-FM (107.1 FM; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KGMY-FM (100.5 FM; AURORA, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rockaway Beach:

  • KBNS-CA (Channel 38; BRANSON, MO; Owner: THE VACATION CHANNEL, INC.)
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNJD-LP (Channel 59; BRANSON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K17DL (Channel 17; BRANSON, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • K05JQ (Channel 5; BRANSON, MO; Owner: MILLER FAMILY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • K25BD (Channel 25; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CHRISTIANS INCORPORATED FOR CHRIST)
  • KOZK (Channel 21; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KSPR (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SPRINGFIELD LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLR (Channel 10; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: VHR SPRINGFIELD LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDEB-TV (Channel 27; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: QUORUM OF MISSOURI LICENSE, LLC)
  • K41FQ (Channel 41; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KWBS-LP (Channel 56; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Rockaway Beach fatal accident list:

Oct 23, 2021 10:00 PM, Sr-Ee, Lat: 36.706778, Lon: -93.160611, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 4, 2004 04:45 PM, Sr-176, Silvercreekrd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 23, 2000 11:48 PM, Sr-176, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 7, 1997 06:28 PM, 176, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 3, 1990 01:10 AM, 176, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 16, 1981 00:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Krzk (Fm) Tower Near (Lat: 36.731167 Lon: -93.167667), Overall height: 121.9 m, Call Sign: WPJC508,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7025.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/1996, Expiration Date: 02/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 02/01/2006, Phone: (417) 336-5545

  • KRZK TRANSMITTER SIT, 2.1 Mi N (Lat: 36.731167 Lon: -93.167389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 137.2 m, Call Sign: WPYL707, Licensee ID: L00102307,
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.125 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2003, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Certifier: Scott Earls, Registrant: Ozark Mountain Media Group, LLC

  • 3099 Woods, 0.75 Km Ne Of Hwy 160-Hwy 176 Junction & 3.5 Km North Of Rockaway Beach. (Lat: 36.731361 Lon: -93.167806), Call Sign: WRVU286, Grant Date: 01/05/2023, Expiration Date: 01/05/2033, Certifier: Travis Allen, Registrant: Intelpath, 145, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • 3099 Woods, 0.75 Km Ne Of Hwy 160-Hwy 176 Junction & 3.5 Km North Of Rockaway Beach. (Lat: 36.731361 Lon: -93.167806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 137.2 m, Call Sign: WRVU287,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2023, Expiration Date: 01/05/2033, Certifier: Travis Allen, Registrant: Intelpath, 145, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 2.1 Miles North Northwest Of (Lat: 36.731167 Lon: -93.167667), Call Sign: KNKO884,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.325 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2019, Certifier: Philip J Rankin, Registrant: Mobilcom Pittsburg, Inc., 700 E> Jefferson St., Pittsburg, KS 66762, Phone: (620) 231-8188, Fax: (620) 231-4367, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KA5VYF, Licensee ID: L00465307, Grant Date: 06/28/1995, Expiration Date: 06/28/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2002, Certifier: David L Patillo, Registrant: David L Patillo, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

  • Call Sign: N0WXZ, Licensee ID: L00640626, Grant Date: 03/22/2013, Expiration Date: 05/18/2023, Certifier: Kevin R Keltner, Registrant: Kevin R Keltner, 1012 Campground Rd, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

  • Call Sign: WA9FJQ, Licensee ID: L00683671, Grant Date: 08/02/2013, Expiration Date: 10/23/2023, Registrant: Elliott R Knoblich, 330 Wildwood Lane, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

  • Call Sign: WB0ZMB, Licensee ID: L01229676, Grant Date: 01/04/2007, Expiration Date: 01/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2019, Registrant: Benjamin E Waldbuser, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

  • Call Sign: WB5LRS, Licensee ID: L00993667, Grant Date: 03/22/2005, Expiration Date: 03/22/2015, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2017, Registrant: Jere L Patton, 142 Cedar Lane, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

  • Call Sign: KD0TUK, Licensee ID: L01748785, Grant Date: 11/27/2012, Expiration Date: 11/27/2022, Certifier: Edna R Soderquist, Registrant: Edna R Soderquist, 185 Millers Bend Rd, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

  • Call Sign: KD0UQE, Licensee ID: L01771836, Grant Date: 03/08/2013, Expiration Date: 03/08/2023, Certifier: Mark E Fringer, Registrant: Mark E Fringer, 4021 Mulberry Rd, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6145A, N6145A, N-6145A, Serial Number: A209PEG, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Willis Ethan Moore, 162 Arrowhead Cir, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/01/2019
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PC 2000 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2661P, N2661P, N-2661P, Serial Number: A324POW, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 11/05/2007
    Registrant (Individual): James H Richards, Po Box 582, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/12/2018

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 20 took place in 2012, and the least - 1 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Rockaway Beach, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (48.1%), and Structure Fires (42.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rockaway Beach, MO
    • 6348.1%Outside Fires
    • 5642.7%Structure Fires
    • 107.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rockaway Beach, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockaway Beach, MO
  • 80.2%Electricity
  • 19.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockaway Beach, MO
  • 86.6%Electricity
  • 13.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rockaway Beach compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.

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