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| Here: | 2.5% |
| Missouri: | 2.8% |
- Construction (18.8%)
- Health care (12.0%)
- Food (7.7%)
- Social assistance (6.8%)
- Public administration (6.0%)
- Educational services (5.1%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
- Construction (37.3%)
- Food (13.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
- Health care (7.8%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (5.9%)
- Petroleum & coal products (3.9%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
- Health care (15.2%)
- Social assistance (12.1%)
- Public administration (10.6%)
- Finance & insurance (6.1%)
- Educational services (6.1%)
- Nonmetallic mineral products (4.5%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
- Construction laborers (6.8%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
- Carpenters (4.3%)
- Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.3%)
- Construction laborers (15.7%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.8%)
- Carpenters (9.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
- Farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
- Top executives (3.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.6%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.6%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
- Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.6%)
- Child care workers (6.1%)
- Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
Average climate in Blackburn, Missouri
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Blackburn-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.8 miles away from the Blackburn city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/4/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Blackburn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 438% 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 264.2 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 305.9 miles away from Blackburn 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 305.2 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 253.2 miles away from the city center
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) earthquake occurred 266.2 miles away from Blackburn center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 305.2 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 Saline County (23) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Blackburn:
- KELLING HOSP (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WAVERLY, MO)
- APPLE RIDGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WAVERLY, MO)
- LUTHERAN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CONCORDIA, MO)
- SWEET SPRINGS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; SWEET SPRINGS, MO)
- BROOKSIDE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SWEET SPRINGS, MO)
- SWEET SPRINGS VILLA (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SWEET SPRINGS, MO)
- MEYER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HIGGINSVILLE, MO)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blackburn:
- University of Central Missouri (about 28 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,952)
- State Fair Community College (about 31 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
- Rockhurst University (about 59 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,013)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 59 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 10,544)
- Moberly Area Community College (about 60 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
- Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 60 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)
- Columbia College (about 64 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Blackburn Rural Fire Protection Association (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Reservoir: Stoll Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.3 people |
| Missouri: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 67.3% |
| Whole state: | 65.3% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 5.6% |
| Whole state: | 6.7% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Banks with branches in Blackburn (2011 data):
- COMMUNITY BANK OF MARSHALL: North Main Branch at 208 North Main Street, branch established on 1941/07/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $113.2 mil, Deposits: $100.0 mil, headquarters in Marshall, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Marshall Community Bancshares, Inc.
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 8.0 |
| Missouri average: | 11.1 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Blackburn, MO (based on Saline County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 6,903 | 41 |
| Mainline Protestant | 2,991 | 23 |
| Catholic | 2,009 | 3 |
| Black Protestant | 547 | 4 |
| Other | 453 | 3 |
| None | 10,467 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
| This county: | 3.54 / 10,000 pop. |
| Missouri: | 1.88 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
| Saline County: | 0.44 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.60 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
| Saline County: | 7.96 / 10,000 pop. |
| Missouri: | 4.34 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
| Saline County: | 7.96 / 10,000 pop. |
| Missouri: | 7.37 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 9.0% |
| Missouri: | 8.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 30.2% |
| Missouri: | 29.6% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 20.0% |
| Missouri: | 13.5% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| This city: | 50.2% |
| Missouri: | 50.9% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Here: | 47.3% |
| State: | 48.6% |
Average BMI:
| Blackburn: | 28.7 |
| Missouri: | 28.7 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Here: | 16.2% |
| Missouri: | 20.6% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| Blackburn: | 14.5% |
| State: | 10.1% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Blackburn: | 6.7 |
| State: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Here: | 33.4% |
| Missouri: | 34.3% |
General health condition:
| Blackburn: | 56.9% |
| Missouri: | 57.5% |
Average condition of hearing:
| This city: | 84.3% |
| State: | 79.3% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Blackburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial and Legal | 0 | $0 | 2 | $42 | |
| Sewerage | 0 | $0 | 2 | $415 | |
| Financial Administration | 0 | $0 | 6 | $1,086 | |
| Totals for Government | 0 | $0 | 10 | $1,543 | |
Blackburn government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Current Operations - Sewerage: $58,000 ($263.64)
Central Staff Services: $43,000 ($195.45)
Regular Highways: $17,000 ($77.27)
Police Protection: $14,000 ($63.64)
Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($50.00)
Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($27.27)
Blackburn government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $45,000 ($204.55)
Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($50.00)
- Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($18.18)
Rents: $1,000 ($4.55)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.55)
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($50.00)
- Tax - Property: $22,000 ($100.00)
Occupation and Business License - Other: $18,000 ($81.82)
Public Utilities Sales: $12,000 ($54.55)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $9,000 ($40.91)
Blackburn government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $148,000 ($672.73)
Strongest AM radio stations in Blackburn:
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
- KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
- KMMO (1300 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
- KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- KAOL (1430 AM; 0 kW; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Blackburn:
- KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
- KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
- KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
- KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
- KMVC (91.7 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE)
- KTBG (90.9 FM; WARRENSBURG, MO; Owner: CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
- KXKX (105.7 FM; KNOB NOSTER, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KLRQ (96.1 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: B & F BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KAYX (92.5 FM; RICHMOND, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KCVQ (89.7 FM; KNOB NOSTER, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUC. B/CASTING FOUNDATION)
- KYRV (88.1 FM; CONCORDIA, MO; Owner: FULL SMILE INC)
TV broadcast stations around Blackburn:
- KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
Blackburn fatal accident list:
Dec 18, 1983 01:55 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 10Number of bridges
- 36ft / 10.9mTotal length
- $580,000Total costs
- 405Total average daily traffic
- 37Total average daily truck traffic
- 476Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 21930-1939
- 11940-1949
- 11950-1959
- 21960-1969
- 31990-1999
- 12000-2009
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Blackburn)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
2- Rr S S (Lat: 39.111417 Lon: -93.406889), Call Sign: WYL785, Licensee ID: L00075343,
Assigned Frequencies: 43.1400 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/1998, Expiration Date: 01/27/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2004, Registrant: Bernard Bargfrede, Rt 1 Box 79, Blackburn, MO 65321
- Lat: 39.108611 Lon: -93.465833, Call Sign: WRPL483,
Assigned Frequencies: 160.020 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2022, Expiration Date: 02/19/2032, Certifier: Frederick A Jungerman, Registrant: Roe-Comm, Inc., 1400 Ramona Avenue, Portage, MI 49002, Phone: (269) 327-1045, Fax: (269) 327-8784, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- Blackburn, 10749 State Hwy 20 (Lat: 39.102917 Lon: -93.474361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.5 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WRJL886, Licensee ID: L02350397,
Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+34 more), Grant Date: 09/22/2020, Expiration Date: 09/22/2030, Certifier: Adolf L Heins, Registrant: Alma Communicatons Company, 102 3rd Street, Alma, MO 64001, Phone: (660) 674-2297, Fax: (660) 674-2613, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
4- Call Sign: KC0QMT, Licensee ID: L00075343, Grant Date: 07/25/2003, Expiration Date: 07/25/2013, Cancellation Date: 07/28/2015, Certifier: Bernard T Bargfrede, Registrant: Bernard T Bargfrede, Rr 1 Box 79, Blackburn, MO 65321
- Call Sign: KE0NKE, Licensee ID: L00075343, Grant Date: 05/22/2017, Expiration Date: 05/22/2027, Cancellation Date: 06/13/2017, Certifier: Bernard T Bargfrede, Registrant: Bernard T Bargfrede, 20681 Saline 127 Highway, Blackburn, MO 65321
- Call Sign: KC0QMT, Previous Call Sign: KE0NKE, Licensee ID: L00075343, Grant Date: 06/13/2017, Expiration Date: 06/13/2027, Certifier: Bernard T Bargfrede, Registrant: Bernard T Bargfrede, 20681 Saline 127 Highway, Blackburn, MO 65321
- Call Sign: KF0NPL, Licensee ID: L02698985, Grant Date: 08/24/2023, Expiration Date: 08/24/2033, Certifier: Harold W Reeder Jr, Registrant: Harold W Reeder Jr, 204 S Elm St, Blackburn, MO 65321
FAA Registered Aircraft:
3- Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-550-K (315 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 357BM, N357BM, N-357BM, Serial Number: 1870, Year manufactured: 2019, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 03/27/2019
Registrant (Individual): Bernard Trustee Bargfrede, 20681 Saline 127 Hwy, Blackburn, MO 65321 - Aircraft: BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5868S, N5868S, N-5868S, Serial Number: TC-860, Airworthiness Date: 02/12/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 07/03/2018
Registrant (Individual): John Holloway, 18210 Arcadia Ave, Blackburn, MO 65321 - Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 925MS, N925MS, N-925MS, Serial Number: 0342, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 10/05/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2002
Registrant (Individual): Bernard Trustee Bargfrede, 20681 Saline 127 Hwy, Blackburn, MO 65321
| Most common first names in Blackburn, MO among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Walter | 6 | 74.9 years |
| Anna | 6 | 88.0 years |
| Henry | 5 | 87.0 years |
| William | 5 | 86.4 years |
| Laura | 5 | 64.8 years |
| Harry | 4 | 67.5 years |
| Margaret | 4 | 81.2 years |
| Elmer | 4 | 73.7 years |
| Edna | 4 | 88.0 years |
| Edward | 4 | 76.3 years |
| Most common last names in Blackburn, MO among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Nienhiser | 7 | 80.7 years |
| Hartwig | 6 | 79.7 years |
| Finkeldei | 5 | 87.0 years |
| Cook | 5 | 85.4 years |
| Schlue | 5 | 78.2 years |
| Rehkop | 5 | 85.8 years |
| Flair | 4 | 70.7 years |
| Tieman | 4 | 78.7 years |
| Steffens | 4 | 73.4 years |
| Meyer | 4 | 81.3 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 86.4%Utility gas
- 11.9%Electricity
- 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 52.6%Electricity
- 31.6%Utility gas
- 10.5%Wood
- 5.3%No fuel used
Blackburn compared to Missouri state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- House age above state average.