Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 106 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.5%
 
Males: 60  (56.8%)
Females: 46  (43.2%)
Median resident age:

37.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 65641

Estimated median household income in 2022: $25,513 (it was $25,714 in 2000)
Chain-O-Lakes:

$25,513
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $9,007 (it was $14,944 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $182,706 (it was $93,400 in 2000)
Chain-O-Lakes:

$182,706
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $164,399; detached houses: $164,974
March 2022 cost of living index in Chain-O-Lakes: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 69.4%
(59.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Chain-O-Lakes, MO (2022)
    • 16775.2%White alone
    • 3616.2%Two or more races
    • 2611.7%Hispanic
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Ancestries: English (42.3%), Irish (41.0%), American (9.0%), German (3.8%), British (2.6%), Norwegian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1975

Elevation: 1000 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 1,257 people per square mile   (low).

Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.3%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $996 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $850 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (39.9 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (126.4 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (311.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Eagle Rock, MO (1.4 miles),
Holiday Island, AR (1.8 miles ),
Golden, MO (2.0 miles ),
Emerald Beach, MO (2.0 miles ),
Beaver, AR (2.2 miles),
Arrow Point, MO (2.5 miles),
Shell Knob, MO (2.9 miles ),
Eureka Springs, AR (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.53 N, Longitude: 93.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 417

Distribution of median household income in Chain-O-Lakes, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chain-O-Lakes, MO in 2022

Chain-O-Lakes satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $160,200
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Chain-O-Lakes, MO residents
Average permit cost in Chain-O-Lakes, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+14.4%).
Most common industries in Chain-O-Lakes, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (20.5%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.1%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.8%)
  • Private households (6.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (15.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Private households (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (10.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (25.0%)
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (12.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8.3%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Chain-O-Lakes, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (13.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (15.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (25.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (8.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.3%)

Average climate in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 3/24/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Chain-O-Lakes village center injured 4 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 3/24/1954, a category F3 tornado 13.3 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chain-O-Lakes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 606% 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 178.3 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 183.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 175.7 miles away from Chain-O-Lakes 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 116.4 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 125.7 miles away from Chain-O-Lakes center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 127.0 miles away from Chain-O-Lakes center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barry County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 18, Floods: 17, Tornadoes: 14, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chain-O-Lakes topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chain-O-Lakes:

  • EUREKA SPRINGS HOSPITAL, LLC Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; EUREKA SPRINGS, AR)
  • BRIGHTON RIDGE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EUREKA SPRINGS, AR)
  • ST JOHNS HOSPITAL-CASSVILLE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CASSVILLE, MO)
  • QUALITY HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CASSVILLE, MO)
  • RED ROSE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CASSVILLE, MO)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL CASSVILLE Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CASSVILLE, MO)
  • CASSVILLE HEALTH CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CASSVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chain-O-Lakes:

  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 28 miles; Bentonville, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,634)
  • Crowder College (about 41 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • University of Arkansas (about 42 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • John Brown University (about 53 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 53 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 16,660)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 54 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Drury University (about 54 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)

Points of interest:

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Barry 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:

64.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Chain-O-Lakes:

Marital status in Chain-O-Lakes, MO
  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 71.0%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Chain-O-Lakes:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • 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:

5.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chain-O-Lakes, MO (based on Barry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,90584
Catholic3,7194
Mainline Protestant1,41413
Other2704
None16,289-
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:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Barry County:

6.37 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Barry County:

7.48 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Barry County:

29.7%
Missouri:

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

14.4%
State:

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$896
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$304
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,200

Strongest AM radio stations in Chain-O-Lakes:

  • KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMO (990 AM; 2 kW; CASSVILLE, MO; Owner: MONETT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KREB (1190 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BENTONVILLE/BELLA VI, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chain-O-Lakes:

  • KTCN (100.9 FM; EUREKA SPRINGS, AR; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KAMO-FM (94.3 FM; ROGERS, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMXF (101.9 FM; LOWELL, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQMO (97.7 FM; SHELL KNOB, MO; Owner: MAGIC CIRCLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KIGL (93.3 FM; SELIGMAN, MO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTHS-FM (107.1 FM; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOMC-FM (100.1 FM; KIMBERLING CITY, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAY-FM (98.3 FM; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KLFC (88.1 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: MOUNTAINTOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KKEG (92.1 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KREB-FM (99.5 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Chain-O-Lakes:

  • KNJE-LP (Channel 68; EUREKA SPRINGS, AR; Owner: TV-34, INC., AN ARKANSAS CORPORATION)
  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KWBS-TV (Channel 34; EUREKA SPRINGS, AR; Owner: TV 34, INC.)
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOZK (Channel 21; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K18EG (Channel 18; EUREKA SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CHRISTIANS INCORPORATED FOR CHRIST)
  • K54FH (Channel 54; GREEN FOREST, AR; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC)
  • K17DL (Channel 17; BRANSON, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KFAA (Channel 51; ROGERS, AR; Owner: J.D.G. TELEVISION, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chain-O-Lakes, MO
  • 46.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.9%Wood
  • 22.4%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chain-O-Lakes, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Chain-O-Lakes compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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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