Luray, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 71 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.4%
 
Males: 30  (43.5%)
Females: 41  (56.5%)
Median resident age:

22.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63453

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,762 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Luray:

$57,762
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,792 (it was $10,927 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $13,500 in 2000)
Luray $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $284,386; detached houses: $205,073; mobile homes: $418,931
March 2022 cost of living index in Luray: -9133.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.7%
(3.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.1% for Black residents)

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Ancestries: American (7.1%), English (7.1%), Irish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1886

Elevation: 745 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 362 people per square mile   (very low).

Luray, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Luray village:

1.5% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (85.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (153.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (239.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Granger, MO (2.2 miles),
Wyaconda, MO (2.2 miles ),
Arbela, MO (2.6 miles),
Kahoka, MO (3.0 miles ),
South Gorin, MO (3.1 miles),
Revere, MO (3.4 miles),
Mount Sterling, IA (3.4 miles),
Rutledge, MO (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 40.45 N, Longitude: 91.88 W

Area code: 660

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

Luray satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +32 (+45.7%).

Average climate in Luray, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Luray, Missouri average temperatures Luray, Missouri average precipitation Luray, Missouri humidity Luray, Missouri wind speed Luray, Missouri snowfall Luray, Missouri sunshine Luray, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.3. This is worse than average.

City:

89.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.85
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.174. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.174
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 18.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.70. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.70
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Luray-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the Luray village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Luray-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 224% 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 254.4 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 254.4 miles away from Luray 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 241.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 390.1 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 260.1 miles away from Luray center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 278.2 miles away from Luray 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 Clark County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Luray topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Luray:

  • CLARK COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KAHOKA, MO)
  • REGIONAL HOME CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; KAHOKA, MO)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Luray:

  • Truman State University (about 42 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 45 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 49 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Western Illinois University (about 64 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 78 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • University of Iowa (about 86 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Augustana College (about 101 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

Public elementary/middle school in Luray:

  • LURAY ELEM (Students: 57, Location: 248 NORTH ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Luray

Points of interest:

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Birthplace of: Roy Hutson - Baseball player.

Clark 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:

2.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

59.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Luray:

Marital status in Luray, MO
  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 20.3%

For population 25 years and over in Luray:

  • High school or higher: 96.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Luray, MO (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,57010
Mainline Protestant1,56513
Catholic2403
None3,764-
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: 2
Clark County:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

11.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Clark County:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.4%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clark County:

31.0%
State:

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

13.7%
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
Transit 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Luray:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Luray:

  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KMDY (90.9 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • K201DY (91.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Luray:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Luray fatal accident list:

May 28, 1989 05:50 PM, 136, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 13, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.5mTotal length
  • $652,000Total costs
  • 1,934Total average daily traffic
  • 394Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,885Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Luray, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 31990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Luray, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Richard D Hofmann, Near Luray Mo. (Lat: 40.444583 Lon: -91.805611), Type: 94.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Southeast Wireless,Inc., Lkelley@danvilletelco.Net, , 158 Danvi-lle, Phone: (319) 392-4251

  • Richard D Hofmann, Near Luray Mo. (Lat: 40.444583 Lon: -91.805611), Type: 94.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Southeast Wireless,Inc., Lkelley@danvilletelco.Net, , 158 Danvi-lle, Phone: (319) 392-4251

  • Richard Byrne, Near Luray Mo. (Lat: 40.444583 Lon: -91.805611), Type: 94.0, Structure height: 29045 m, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Towerco 2013 LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, Suite 200, Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Billy D Carroll, Near Luray Mo. (Lat: 40.444583 Lon: -91.805611), Type: 94.0, Structure height: 29045 m, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Graincomm Iii, LLC, Jr@graingp.Com, , Saras-ota, Phone: (941) 373-0033

  • Bridget Carter, Near Luray Mo. (Lat: 40.444583 Lon: -91.805611), Type: 94.0, Structure height: 29045 m, Overall height: 94 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: American Towers LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (781) 926-4500


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Luray Southeast, Lat: 40.444917 Lon: -91.862500, 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:

  • Luray Southeast, Lat: 40.444917 Lon: -91.862500, 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:

  • Luray Southeast, Lat: 40.444917 Lon: -91.862500, 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:

  • Luray Southeast, Lat: 40.444917 Lon: -91.862500, 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:

  • DM06826A, Near Luray Mo. (Lat: 40.444583 Lon: -91.805611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94 m, Call Sign: WROB619,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2021, Expiration Date: 09/21/2031, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC0PPR, Licensee ID: L00667301, Grant Date: 04/08/2003, Expiration Date: 04/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2008, Certifier: Gloria J Macomber, Registrant: Gloria J Macomber, Rr 1 Box 108, Luray, MO 63453

  • Call Sign: AC0KV, Previous Call Sign: KC0PPR, Licensee ID: L00667301, Grant Date: 10/07/2023, Expiration Date: 04/08/2033, Certifier: Gloria J Macomber, Registrant: Gloria J Macomber, 18152 County Road 152, Luray, MO 63453


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Luray, MO
  • 63.6%Utility gas
  • 36.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Luray, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Luray compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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