Blythedale, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 211 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.4%
 
Males: 130  (61.8%)
Females: 81  (38.2%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64426.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,412 (it was $25,417 in 2000)
Blythedale:

$33,412
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,501 (it was $11,281 in 2000)

Blythedale village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $26,624 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Blythedale:

$26,624
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $45,081; detached houses: $50,842; mobile homes: $29,282

Median gross rent in 2022: $825.

March 2022 cost of living index in Blythedale: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.3%

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Ancestries: American (73.6%), English (14.0%), Irish (4.9%), German (4.2%), Italian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1891

Elevation: 1087 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 683 people per square mile   (low).

Blythedale, Missouri map

8 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 1.7% Latin America).

This village:

3.4%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $830 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $489 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (69.1 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (102.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (338.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Eagleville, MO (1.8 miles ),
Ridgeway, MO (2.6 miles ),
Cainsville, MO (2.9 miles ),
Lamoni, IA (3.2 miles ),
Pleasanton, IA (3.5 miles),
Mount Moriah, MO (3.5 miles),
Davis City, IA (3.6 miles ),
Bethany, MO (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 40.48 N, Longitude: 93.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

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

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+7.9%).
Most common industries in Blythedale, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (19.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Machinery (9.6%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.7%)
  • Machinery (14.8%)
  • Truck transportation (11.5%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Paper (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (37.0%)
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Machinery (3.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.7%)
  • Construction (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Blythedale, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (14.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.3%)
  • Cashiers (9.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.6%)

Average climate in Blythedale, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Blythedale-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Blythedale village center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 10.0 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Blythedale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 303% 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 323.9 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 375.2 miles away from Blythedale 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 351.5 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 297.7 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 351.6 miles away from Blythedale 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 341.4 miles away from Blythedale 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).
Blythedale topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Blythedale:

  • LAMONI NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAMONI, IA)
  • HOME HEALTH OF HARRISON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BETHANY, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blythedale:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 52 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 68 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Truman State University (about 74 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 80 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Highland Community College (about 83 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 87 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 90 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

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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 village:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.1%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Blythedale (2011 data):

  • Citizens Bank of Blythedale: Citizens Bank Of Blythedale at 727 7th Street, branch established on 1910/09/06. Info updated 2007/03/07: Bank assets: $32.3 mil, Deposits: $27.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Bancshares Of Blythedale, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Blythedale:

Marital status in Blythedale, MO
  • Never married: 49.8%
  • Now married: 17.9%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 15.6%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

For population 25 years and over in Blythedale:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
  • Unemployed: 8.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Blythedale, 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
This county:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

7.91 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

10.0%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Harrison County:

29.7%
State:

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

13.7%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.1%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Blythedale:

46.6%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Blythedale:

28.9
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Blythedale:

24.5%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.8%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.3%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

57.4%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.6%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Blythedale, 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 1$55
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$150
Totals for Government 0$0 4$205

Strongest AM radio stations in Blythedale:

  • 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)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blythedale:

  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 23.9mTotal length
  • $1,583,000Total costs
  • 1,390Total average daily traffic
  • 92Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,767Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Blythedale, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Blythedale, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0GOH, Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 07/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006, Registrant: Creta C Johnston, Blythedale, MO 64426

  • Call Sign: W0KQN, Grant Date: 11/19/1997, Expiration Date: 11/19/2007, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2009, Registrant: Gerald E Wilson, 301 Maple, Blythedale, MO 64426


Most common first names in Blythedale, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William573.0 years
Mary484.0 years
Ralph477.0 years
Robert469.0 years
Clarence374.0 years
Emma386.6 years
Cecil376.4 years
Frank284.4 years
Edward277.5 years
Edwin284.0 years
Most common last names in Blythedale, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Young566.0 years
Hon482.7 years
Greenwood482.8 years
Brinigar479.0 years
Sturdevant486.3 years
Purdun368.7 years
Barth379.0 years
Fowler378.0 years
Wyatt381.0 years
Fine372.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Blythedale, MO
  • 63.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.1%Electricity
  • 6.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Blythedale, MO
  • 50.0%Wood
  • 27.5%Electricity
  • 17.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Utility gas


Blythedale compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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