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Arbela, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 22 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.0%
 
Males: 6  (28.0%)
Females: 16  (72.0%)
Median resident age:

21.1 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63432

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Arbela:  $-655,451,051
MO:  $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,005 (it was $12,853 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Arbela:  $-739,551,989
MO:  $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $97,898; detached houses: $97,902
March 2022 cost of living index in Arbela: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 60.0%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Arbela, Missouri as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arbela is 11 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (60.0%), American (24.0%), German (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1877

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 248 people per square mile   (very low).

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6 residents are foreign born (15.0% Asia).

This town:

15.0%
Missouri:

2.7%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Arbela town:

1.1% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (86.5 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (158.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (245.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Granger, MO (1.5 miles),
Wyaconda, MO (2.6 miles ),
Luray, MO (2.6 miles),
South Gorin, MO (2.7 miles),
Memphis, MO (2.8 miles ),
Rutledge, MO (3.3 miles),
Mount Sterling, IA (3.4 miles),
Cantril, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.46 N, Longitude: 92.02 W

Area code: 660

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

Arbela satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Arbela, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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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 16.1 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 15.8 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 15.8 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 15.8 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 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.70
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Arbela-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.8 miles away from the Arbela town 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 2.8 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Arbela-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 228% 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 260.7 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 260.7 miles away from Arbela 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 247.5 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 385.6 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 264.2 miles away from Arbela center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 284.2 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 Scotland County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, 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).
Arbela topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Arbela:

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arbela:

  • Truman State University (about 36 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 45 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 51 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 71 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 76 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • University of Iowa (about 87 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 103 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Points of interest:

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Birthplace of: Smith W. Brookhart - Politician.

Scotland 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:

2.0 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Arbela:

Marital status in Arbela, MO
  • Never married: 64.4%
  • Now married: 23.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Arbela:

  • High school or higher: 60.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 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 Arbela, MO (based on Scotland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6699
Mainline Protestant6287
Catholic1231
Other-1
None3,423-
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
Scotland County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

14.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Scotland County:

30.7%
Missouri:

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

10.8%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$157
Totals for Government 0$0 6$157

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $8,000 ($363.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($227.27)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($45.45)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($181.82)
    Other: $3,000 ($136.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($90.91)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($90.91)
    Property: $1,000 ($45.45)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $23,000 ($1045.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Arbela:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arbela:

  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • K201DY (91.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Arbela:

  • 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.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.8mTotal length
  • 2,787Total average daily traffic
  • 657Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,156Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1/8 Mi W Of Granger (Lat: 40.468361 Lon: -92.018778), Call Sign: KNCW463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2002, Expiration Date: 02/19/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2012, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 232 4401a Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008-2322, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 515-2544

  • Lat: 40.566583 Lon: -92.014778, Call Sign: WRDJ836,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.006 MHz, 451.012 MHz, 456.006 MHz, 456.012 MHz, 456.612 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/2019, Expiration Date: 05/16/2029, Certifier: Bryan Burkeholer, Registrant: J&k Communications, Inc., 222 Towerview Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725, Phone: (260) 244-7975, Fax: (260) 244-3253, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Arbela South, Lat: 40.454194 Lon: -92.013722, 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:

  • Arbela South, Lat: 40.454194 Lon: -92.013722, 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:

  • Arbela South, Lat: 40.454194 Lon: -92.013722, 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:

  • Arbela South, Lat: 40.454194 Lon: -92.013722, 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:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-CA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 33844, N33844, N-33844, Serial Number: CA13921, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 12/12/2011
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Gordon Wiley, 27175 Rathburn St, Arbela, MO 63432, Other Owners: Deirdre L Wiley

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arbela, MO
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arbela, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Arbela compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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