Des Arc, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 127 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.1%
 
Males: 48  (38.5%)
Females: 79  (61.5%)
Median resident age:

26.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63636

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $22,917 in 2000)
Des Arc $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,336 (it was $10,461 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,298 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Des Arc:

$91,298
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $61,390; detached houses: $64,540; mobile homes: $40,033
March 2022 cost of living index in Des Arc: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.2%
(28.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Des Arc, MO (2022)
    • 19298.5%White alone
    • 10.5%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Des Arc, Missouri as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Des Arc is 40 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (36.6%), American (24.4%), English (19.5%), Irish (9.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1890

Elevation: 555 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 604 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.6% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (95.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (352.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Annapolis, MO (2.5 miles ),
Piedmont, MO (3.1 miles ),
Greenville, MO (3.9 miles ),
Mill Spring, MO (3.9 miles ),
Ellington, MO (4.3 miles ),
Centerville, MO (4.6 miles),
Arcadia, MO (4.6 miles ),
Ironton, MO (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.28 N, Longitude: 90.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Distribution of median household income in Des Arc, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Des Arc, MO in 2022

Des Arc satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+8.1%).
Most common industries in Des Arc, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (16.4%)
  • Apparel (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (25.6%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Public administration (12.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.3%)
  • Apparel (7.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.7%)
  • Apparel (13.6%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (13.6%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Paper (9.1%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
Most common occupations in Des Arc, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.2%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (13.6%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (13.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (13.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Computer specialists (9.1%)

Average climate in Des Arc, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Des Arc, Missouri average temperatures Des Arc, Missouri average precipitation Des Arc, Missouri humidity Des Arc, Missouri wind speed Des Arc, Missouri snowfall Des Arc, Missouri sunshine Des Arc, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2003 was 47.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

47.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 6.70. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.70
U.S.:

1.51
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.331. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.331
U.S.:

0.009

Tornado activity:

Des Arc-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/24/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.7 miles away from the Des Arc village center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/21/1957, a category F4 tornado 28.9 miles away from the village center killed 7 people and injured 75 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Des Arc-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 416% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 61.1 miles away from Des Arc 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 67.1 miles away from Des Arc 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 170.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 115.2 miles away from Des Arc center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 170.4 miles away from the city 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 100.7 miles away from Des Arc 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 Iron County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Des Arc topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Des Arc:

  • CLARK'S MOUNTAIN NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PIEDMONT, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Des Arc:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 37 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • Mineral Area College (about 40 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 61 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Jefferson College (about 68 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 78 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 6,486)
  • East Central College (about 82 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 84 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Southern Iron County Fire Protection District Des Arc Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Iron County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

67.6%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Des Arc:

Marital status in Des Arc, MO
  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 2.5%

For population 25 years and over in Des Arc:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Des Arc, MO (based on Iron County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,03127
Mainline Protestant4545
Catholic3542
Other11
None5,790-
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: 4
This county:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

10.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.4%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.3%
Missouri:

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

19.7%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,864
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,333
Totals for Government 0$0 2$3,197

Strongest AM radio stations in Des Arc:

  • KPWB (1140 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PIEDMONT, MO; Owner: HUNT BROADCASTING GROUP, 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.)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • 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)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Des Arc:

  • KPWB-FM (104.9 FM; PIEDMONT, MO; Owner: HUNT BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KYLS-FM (95.9 FM; IRONTON, MO; Owner: DOCKINS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAUL (106.7 FM; ELLINGTON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KTJJ (98.5 FM; FARMINGTON, MO; Owner: KREI, INC.)
  • KBIY (91.3 FM; VAN BUREN, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KDBB (104.3 FM; BONNE TERRE, MO; Owner: MKS BROADCASTING, INC.)

Des Arc fatal accident list:

Jul 5, 1976 09:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 5, 1975 09:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.7mTotal length
  • $888,000Total costs
  • 6,061Total average daily traffic
  • 672Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,365Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Des Arc, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Des Arc, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0ZPF, Licensee ID: L01249534, Grant Date: 01/04/2017, Expiration Date: 02/23/2027, Certifier: John H Motes, Registrant: John H Motes, 1162 N Front St, Des Arc, MO 63636


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Des Arc, MO
  • 57.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.5%Electricity
  • 17.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Des Arc, MO
  • 69.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.1%Wood
  • 7.7%Electricity


Des Arc compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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