Worth, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 64 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.9%
Males: 35  (56.1%)
Females: 29  (43.9%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64499

Estimated median household income in 2022: $105,691 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Worth:

$105,691
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,243 (it was $11,261 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $26,624 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Worth:

$26,624
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $33,216; detached houses: $38,618; mobile homes: $25,328
March 2022 cost of living index in Worth: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.8%

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  • Races in Worth, MO (2022)
    • 3687.8%White alone
    • 24.9%American Indian alone
    • 12.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (60.0%), European (10.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1911

Elevation: 923 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 258 people per square mile   (very low).

Worth, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Worth town:

2.0% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (49.3 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (92.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (366.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gentry, MO (2.3 miles),
Grant City, MO (2.4 miles ),
Denver, MO (2.6 miles),
Parnell, MO (3.1 miles),
Irena, MO (3.1 miles),
Allendale, MO (3.1 miles),
Sheridan, MO (3.4 miles),
Ravenwood, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.41 N, Longitude: 94.45 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

Distribution of median household income in Worth, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Worth, MO in 2022

Worth satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Worth, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Worth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.0 miles away from the Worth town center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/2004, a category F4 tornado 25.5 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Worth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 329% 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 306.4 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 360.0 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 276.0 miles away from Worth 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 375.6 miles away from Worth center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 331.1 miles away from Worth center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 74.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Worth County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Worth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Worth:

  • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ALBANY, MO)
  • PINE VIEW MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; STANBERRY, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Worth:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 24 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 49 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 58 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Grantham University (about 81 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 85 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 91 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • Drake University (about 93 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)

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Worth 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 town:

2.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

17.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Worth:

Marital status in Worth, MO
  • Never married: 42.7%
  • Now married: 36.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 20.7%

For population 25 years and over in Worth:

  • High school or higher: 73.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 15.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Worth, MO (based on Worth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,2729
Mainline Protestant4845
None415-
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: 1
Worth County:

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

19.11 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

10.0%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
Missouri:

29.6%
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$162
Totals for Government 0$0 1$162

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $6,000 ($93.75)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($46.88)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($31.25)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($15.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($15.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($15.62)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($125.00)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,000 ($109.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($125.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($62.50)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($109.38)
    Property: $6,000 ($93.75)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($31.25)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,000 ($62.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Worth:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Worth:

  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 154ft / 47.5mTotal length
  • $1,350,000Total costs
  • 903Total average daily traffic
  • 131Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,147Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Worth, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Worth, MO

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • GENTRY, 6 Mi S Of (Lat: 40.327472 Lon: -94.482167), Overall height: 97.8 m, Call Sign: WMT590, Licensee ID: L00128694,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2115.20 MHz, 2124.80 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2010, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC

  • K Bosler, Lat: 40.413722 Lon: -94.404222, Type: Building, Structure height: 3.8 m, Call Sign: WQKK968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2019, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Michael E Goins, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720b Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7274, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0OAJ, Licensee ID: L00361816, Grant Date: 04/19/2021, Expiration Date: 05/28/2031, Certifier: Robin J Foley, Registrant: Robin J Foley, Rr 1 Box 36, Worth, MO 64499-8514


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Worth, MO
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Electricity
  • 7.1%Other fuel
  • 7.1%No fuel used


Worth compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income above 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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