Silex, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 262 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +27.2%
 
Males: 137  (52.4%)
Females: 125  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

54.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63377.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $24,531 in 2000)
Silex $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,106 (it was $12,529 in 2000)

Silex village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $168,174 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Silex:

$168,174
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $312,365; detached houses: $307,959

Median gross rent in 2022: $712.

March 2022 cost of living index in Silex: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.5%

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  • Races in Silex, MO (2022)
    • 29794.3%White alone
    • 123.8%Two or more races
    • 31.0%Black alone

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



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Silex, Missouri as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Silex is 6 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (17.5%), English (9.7%), Irish (6.8%), French (2.9%), African (2.9%), American (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1886

Elevation: 508 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 1,367 people per square mile   (low).

Silex, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,585 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $776 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (34.1 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (55.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (258.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Whiteside, MO (2.2 miles),
Cave, MO (2.6 miles),
Eolia, MO (2.9 miles ),
Troy, MO (3.3 miles ),
Hawk Point, MO (3.4 miles ),
Ashley, MO (3.5 miles),
Paynesville, MO (3.6 miles),
Truxton, MO (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 39.12 N, Longitude: 91.06 W

Area code: 573

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $76,000
  • 2012: 23 buildings, average cost: $100,200
  • 2011: 22 buildings, average cost: $100,200
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Silex, MO residents
Average permit cost in Silex, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+4.0%).
Most common industries in Silex, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (21.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.8%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.7%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.4%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.1%)
  • Utilities (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (12.9%)
  • Public administration (12.9%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Silex, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.8%)
  • Construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.9%)
  • Construction laborers (10.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.9%)
  • Engineers (6.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.5%)

Average climate in Silex, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Silex, Missouri average temperatures Silex, Missouri average precipitation Silex, Missouri humidity Silex, Missouri wind speed Silex, Missouri snowfall Silex, Missouri sunshine Silex, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.1. This is about average.

City:

64.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 35.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Silex-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 41% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the Silex village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/13/2006, a category F3 tornado 17.5 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Silex-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 318% 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 177.2 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 177.2 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 171.9 miles away from Silex 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 158.6 miles away from Silex 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 189.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 193.9 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 Lincoln County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Silex topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Silex:

  • SILEX COMMUNITY CARE (111 DUNCAN MANSION ROAD)
  • SILEX COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (RR1 P O BOX 108)
  • SILEX NURSING CENTER (RR 1 BOX 108)

Airports located in Silex:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Silex:

  • St Charles Community College (about 34 miles; Cottleville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,302)
  • Lindenwood University (about 38 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 45 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 47 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 48 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • East Central College (about 49 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 50 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Public high school in Silex:

  • SILEX HIGH (Students: 200, Location: 64 HWY UU, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Silex:

  • SILEX ELEM. (Location: 64 HWY UU, Grades: PK-6)

Private elementary/middle school in Silex:

  • ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL (Students: 36, Location: 25 SAINT ALPHONSUS RD, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Silex

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Northwest Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Baragiola HDWR & LBR (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 108 Cuivre Street).

Birthplace of: June P. (J. P.) Morgan - Judge.

Lincoln 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 Silex and their reported violations in the past:

LINCOLN COUNTY HIDEOUT (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
JR DIAMONDS (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-08-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-08-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-05-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-05-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-03-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-27-2007), St Public Notif requested (NOV-27-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-26-2007), St Public Notif requested (JUN-26-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-10-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-18-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-30-2012)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Silex that have no violations reported:

  • OPERATING ENGINEERS TRAINING SCHOOL (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

43 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Silex (2011 data):

  • Silex Banking Company: at 20 S 2nd St, branch established on 1934/03/24. Info updated 2010/09/23: Bank assets: $64.6 mil, Deposits: $54.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Silex Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Silex:

Marital status in Silex, MO
  • Never married: 34.7%
  • Now married: 20.9%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 22.4%
  • Divorced: 20.4%

For population 25 years and over in Silex:

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 10.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Silex, MO (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,70539
Catholic5,6705
Mainline Protestant3,62421
Other51
None36,562-
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: 7
This county:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Lincoln County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Lincoln County:

4.86 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

30.1%
State:

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

15.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Silex:

49.4%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.0%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Silex:

24.2%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.7%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Silex:

6.7
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Silex:

33.4%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Silex:

58.5%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.0%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Silex, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 2$614
Totals for Government 0$0 2$614

Silex government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $138,000 ($526.72)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($141.22)
    Sewerage: $34,000 ($129.77)
    General - Other: $22,000 ($83.97)
    Regular Highways: $18,000 ($68.70)
    Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($57.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($49.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $31,000 ($118.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $32,000 ($122.14)

Silex government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $120,000 ($458.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($57.25)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $2,000 ($7.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($7.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $85,000 ($324.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $138,000 ($526.72)
    Highways: $7,000 ($26.72)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $41,000 ($156.49)
    Property: $39,000 ($148.85)
    Public Utilities Sales: $24,000 ($91.60)
    Other Selective Sales: $12,000 ($45.80)

Silex government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,140,000 ($4351.15)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,095,000 ($4179.39)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($171.76)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $38,000 ($145.04)
    End of Fiscal Year: $29,000 ($110.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Silex:

  • 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KWRE (730 AM; 1 kW; WARRENTON, MO; Owner: KASPAR BROADCASTING CO. OF MISSOURI)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KPCR (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Silex:

  • KFNS-FM (100.7 FM; TROY, MO; Owner: SIMULCAST, LLC)
  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KFAV (99.9 FM; WARRENTON, MO; Owner: KASPAR B/CASTING COMPANY OF MISSOURI)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFTK (97.1 FM; FLORISSANT, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KKAC (104.3 FM; VANDALIA, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Silex:

  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.5mTotal length
  • 8,781Total average daily traffic
  • 1,083Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,242Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Silex, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Silex, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Silex)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2244 Hwy E (Lat: 39.106111 Lon: -91.086583), Type: Silo, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WPVG952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.212 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2022, Expiration Date: 06/21/2032, Certifier: Allen Heyer, Registrant: A&w Communications, Inc., 100 N Main St, Eolia, MO 63344, Phone: (573) 485-3500, Fax: (573) 485-2350, Email:

  • 1029 Hwy Z (Lat: 39.181111 Lon: -91.049167), Call Sign: WQKA488,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.612 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2009, Expiration Date: 03/05/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2019, Certifier: Angie Fusco, Registrant: A&w Communications, Inc, 100 N. Main St, Eolia, MO 63344, Phone: (573) 485-3500, Email:

  • 22 Ninevah Rd. (Lat: 39.083000 Lon: -91.241722), Type: Silo, Structure height: 28.9 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WRCF401,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.750 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2018, Expiration Date: 09/17/2028, Certifier: Allen Jeffries, Registrant: Sydenstricker, 1810 North Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 247-0705, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Silex East, Lat: 39.121333 Lon: -91.047917, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQKV704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2009, Expiration Date: 09/29/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2019, Certifier: Chris Martin, Registrant: Glenmartin, 2101 West Brodway Suite 103, Pmb 241, Columbia, MO 65203, Phone: (660) 882-2734, Email:

  • Silex East, Lat: 39.121333 Lon: -91.047917, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQKV704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2009, Expiration Date: 09/29/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2019, Certifier: Chris Martin, Registrant: Glenmartin, 2101 West Brodway Suite 103, Pmb 241, Columbia, MO 65203, Phone: (660) 882-2734, Email:

  • Silex East, Lat: 39.121333 Lon: -91.047917, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQKV704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2009, Expiration Date: 09/29/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2019, Certifier: Chris Martin, Registrant: Glenmartin, 2101 West Brodway Suite 103, Pmb 241, Columbia, MO 65203, Phone: (660) 882-2734, Email:

  • Silex East, Lat: 39.121333 Lon: -91.047917, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQKV704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2009, Expiration Date: 09/29/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2019, Certifier: Chris Martin, Registrant: Glenmartin, 2101 West Brodway Suite 103, Pmb 241, Columbia, MO 65203, Phone: (660) 882-2734, Email:

  • WS-EOLI-RL09, State Hwy Z & Long Rd (Lat: 39.179556 Lon: -91.054389), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCS703,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, 19560.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2018, Expiration Date: 12/27/2028, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Bob, LLC Dba Business Only Broadband, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6006, Email:

  • WS-SILX-RL01, State Hwy Pp (Lat: 39.125500 Lon: -91.128750), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCU896, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2019, Expiration Date: 02/05/2029, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6006, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Silex)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN GENERAL ACFT CORP AG5B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1008K, N1008K, N-1008K, Serial Number: 10168, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/1993, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Norman E Dameron, 361 Corso Rd, Silex, MO 63377
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 19200, N19200, N-19200, Serial Number: 15074231, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 02/08/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Karl R Mazzei, 397 S Millcreek Rd, Silex, MO 63377
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 86068, N86068, N-86068, Serial Number: A174PEG, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 06/22/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/26/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Lawrence W Sullivan, 68 Bunker Hill Rd, Silex, MO 63377

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 32 took place in 2006, and the least - 3 in 2013. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Silex, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (47.6%), and Structure Fires (35.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Silex, MO
    • 9947.6%Outside Fires
    • 7435.6%Structure Fires
    • 3114.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Silex, MO
Most common first names in Silex, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2479.5 years
Mary2481.4 years
John2378.4 years
James2170.0 years
Robert1571.4 years
Charles1276.3 years
Joseph1172.0 years
George1074.9 years
Edward870.5 years
Frank765.1 years
Most common last names in Silex, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mudd2781.3 years
Norton1476.1 years
Miller879.6 years
Colbert872.6 years
Davis783.1 years
Cox677.5 years
Momphard682.7 years
Kientzy580.6 years
Brown577.0 years
Williams589.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Silex, MO
  • 62.1%Electricity
  • 37.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Silex, MO
  • 85.7%Electricity
  • 14.3%Utility gas


Silex compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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