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Risco, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 274 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.1%
 
Males: 143  (52.5%)
Females: 131  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63874.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,048 (it was $26,827 in 2000)
Risco:

$41,048
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,720 (it was $13,777 in 2000)

Risco city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $70,220 (it was $24,200 in 2000)
Risco:

$70,220
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,798; detached houses: $78,803; mobile homes: $38,208

Median gross rent in 2022: $677.

March 2022 cost of living index in Risco: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.8%
(14.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Risco, MO (2022)
    • 17486.1%White alone
    • 2914.4%Two or more races
    • 31.5%Hispanic

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Risco, Missouri as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Risco is 404 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (28.4%), French (20.3%), German (14.9%), Irish (10.8%), Scotch-Irish (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1934

Elevation: 277 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 574 people per square mile   (low).

Risco, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,100 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $675 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (69.9 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (99.6 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (383.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tallapoosa, MO (1.7 miles ),
Parma, MO (2.1 miles ),
Catron, MO (2.8 miles),
Malden, MO (2.9 miles ),
Gideon, MO (2.9 miles ),
Portageville, MO (3.3 miles ),
Clarkton, MO (3.3 miles ),
North Lilbourn, MO (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 36.55 N, Longitude: 89.82 W

Area code: 573

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $20,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $20,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Risco, MO residents
Average permit cost in Risco, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Risco, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (17.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (28.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Chemicals (3.8%)
  • Fuel dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (14.5%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (2.9%)
Most common occupations in Risco, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Engineers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Risco, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Risco-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/13/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Risco city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 1/21/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Risco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 418% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 0.9 miles away from the city 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 45.4 miles away from Risco center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city 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 168.9 miles away from Risco center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 37.8 miles away from Risco center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 168.9 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 New Madrid County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Risco topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Risco:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-MALDEN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • RIDGEVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • MALDEN NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • BENCHMARK HEALTHCARE OF PORTAGEVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PORTAGEVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Risco:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 38 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 43 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 56 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 56 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 69 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 74 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Bethel University (about 79 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Public high school in Risco:

  • RISCO HIGH (Students: 91, Location: HWY 62, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Risco:

  • RISCO ELEM. (Location: HWY 62, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Risco

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Risco: Risco Rural Fire Department (A), Risco Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Risco City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 201 Front Street).

New Madrid County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Risco (2011 data):

  • First State Community Bank: Risco Branch at 121 Front Street, branch established on 1909/10/18. Info updated 2011/01/03: Bank assets: $1,303.2 mil, Deposits: $1,092.4 mil, headquarters in Farmington, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Risco:

Marital status in Risco, MO
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 20.8%

For population 25 years and over in Risco:

  • High school or higher: 95.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.2
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Risco, MO (based on New Madrid County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,41137
Catholic1,3032
Mainline Protestant6149
Black Protestant4913
None9,137-
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: 8
Here:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
New Madrid County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
New Madrid County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.8%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
New Madrid County:

30.5%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
New Madrid County:

15.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Risco:

41.7%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Risco:

39.6%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Risco:

29.8
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Risco:

18.8%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.2%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Risco:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Risco:

33.3%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Risco:

50.0%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Risco:

84.2%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Risco, 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 1$2,268$27,2160$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,325
Water Supply 0$0 1$140
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$5
Sewerage 0$0 1$310
Firefighters 0$0 1$600
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$917
Totals for Government 1$2,268$27,21610$3,298

Risco government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $69,000 ($251.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000 ($142.34)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($32.85)

Risco government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $39,000 ($142.34)
    Other: $29,000 ($105.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($62.04)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $20,000 ($72.99)
    Property: $10,000 ($36.50)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $200,000 ($729.93)

Strongest AM radio stations in Risco:

  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Risco:

  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXOQ (104.3 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: P.M. BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KBOA-FM (105.5 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Risco:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Risco fatal accident list:

Aug 1, 2005 10:05 AM, Us-62, Sr-153, Lat: 36.553430, Lon: -89.809360, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 49.6mTotal length
  • $6,053,000Total costs
  • 14,918Total average daily traffic
  • 2,605Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,549Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Risco, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Risco, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Risco)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC0CDB, Grant Date: 10/27/1997, Expiration Date: 10/27/2007, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2009, Registrant: Herman K Clark, Risco, MO 63874

  • Call Sign: KC0GHJ, Licensee ID: L01194055, Grant Date: 08/02/1999, Expiration Date: 08/02/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2007, Certifier: Matthew D Dordon, Registrant: Matthew D Dordon, 309 Missouri St, Risco, MO 63874-0173


Most common first names in Risco, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1068.8 years
William771.4 years
Charles467.5 years
Thomas472.7 years
John381.3 years
Raymond382.0 years
Ruby381.0 years
Dorothy257.0 years
Jesse263.0 years
George286.5 years
Most common last names in Risco, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore472.0 years
Newingham471.3 years
Love480.5 years
Meadows350.0 years
Johnson367.0 years
Patterson377.0 years
Rawlings376.0 years
Terry377.6 years
Kizer384.6 years
May375.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Risco, MO
  • 61.1%Electricity
  • 34.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Risco, MO
  • 60.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.7%Utility gas
  • 17.4%Electricity


Risco compared to Missouri state average:

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