Novelty, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 105 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.8%
Males: 45  (43.5%)
Females: 60  (56.5%)
Median resident age:

47.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63460

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $29,583 in 2000)
Novelty $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,970 (it was $17,046 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Novelty $-739,551,989
MO $221,200
March 2022 cost of living index in Novelty: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.9%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Novelty, Missouri as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Novelty is 61 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (25.0%), English (8.3%), Norwegian (8.3%), Scottish (8.3%), American (4.2%), European (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1856

Elevation: 832 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 380 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($252)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (73.9 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (141.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (268.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Plevna, MO (2.6 miles),
Leonard, MO (2.9 miles),
Hurdland, MO (3.3 miles ),
Edina, MO (3.3 miles ),
Newark, MO (3.5 miles),
Gibbs, MO (3.5 miles),
Brashear, MO (3.6 miles ),
Bethel, MO (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 40.01 N, Longitude: 92.21 W

Area code: 660

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

Novelty satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Novelty, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (13.5%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (32.3%)
  • Construction (25.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Wood products (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.3%)
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.3%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (7.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
Most common occupations in Novelty, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Registered nurses (12.2%)
  • Cashiers (10.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.4%)
  • Cashiers (9.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (9.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.7%)
  • Food processing workers (9.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (20.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.0%)
  • Cashiers (11.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)

Average climate in Novelty, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Novelty-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the Novelty village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F4 tornado 12.0 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Novelty-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 306% 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 255.4 miles away from Novelty center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 356.8 miles away from Novelty center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 255.4 miles away from Novelty 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 245.2 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 244.1 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 271.3 miles away from Novelty 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 Knox County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, 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).
Novelty topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Novelty:

  • LA PLATA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LA PLATA, MO)

Amtrak station near Novelty:

  • 15 miles: LA PLATA (HWY. 63 AT BNSF RAILROAD) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Novelty:

  • Truman State University (about 24 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 44 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 73 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Columbia College (about 74 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 75 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 78 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 87 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Novelty Rural Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Novelty Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Knox 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:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Novelty:

Marital status in Novelty, MO
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 33.7%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 37.3%

For population 25 years and over in Novelty:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Novelty, MO (based on Knox County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,41313
Mainline Protestant5086
Catholic4502
None1,760-
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
Here:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Knox County:

9.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Knox County:

10.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Knox County:

29.4%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Novelty:

51.1%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.9%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.0
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Novelty:

22.0%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.8%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Novelty:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.6%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

57.1%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Novelty:

76.5%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Novelty, 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
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,500
Financial Administration 0$0 1$560
Totals for Government 0$0 2$2,060

Strongest AM radio stations in Novelty:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIRX (1450 AM; 1 kW; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX,INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Novelty:

  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Novelty:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K34CW (Channel 34; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.0mTotal length
  • $140,000Total costs
  • 3,356Total average daily traffic
  • 469Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,934Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Novelty, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 92000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Novelty, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Novelty)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Hwy 156 1.5 Miles West Of Mo 151 & 15 (Lat: 40.013611 Lon: -92.218639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WYE390,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.865 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2023, Expiration Date: 04/01/2033, Certifier: Linda Banks, Registrant: Gem Electronics Of Quincy Inc, 2000 Grove Ave, Quincy, IL 62301-2835, Phone: (217) 222-1661, Email:

  • 2.5 Mi E (Lat: 40.008361 Lon: -92.152944), Call Sign: KNGY320, Licensee ID: L00044907,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/1998, Expiration Date: 08/03/2003, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2003, Registrant: Quentin H Greenley, Rr 1, Novelty, MO 63460

  • MOBILES, Call Sign: WPUD271,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.325 MHz, 151.370 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 159.270 MHz, 159.360 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/07/2032, Certifier: James A Lundsted, Registrant: Missouri Department Of Conservation, 230 Commerce Drive, Suite 201, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, Phone: (573) 522-4115, Fax: (573) 751-4865, Email:

  • 5 Miles South West Of (Lat: 39.967333 Lon: -92.267778), Call Sign: WQEL613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2006, Expiration Date: 02/28/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2016, Certifier: Gary Kaser, Registrant: Schmitz Communications, 20738 State Highway 156, Ewing, MO 63440, Phone: (573) 494-3300, Email:

  • Missouri Highway Route 156 (Lat: 40.009389 Lon: -92.205111), Call Sign: WQNT583,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.362 MHz, 456.387 MHz, 456.437 MHz, 456.462 MHz, 456.487 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2021, Expiration Date: 05/19/2031, Certifier: Donnie Davis, Registrant: Archer Daniels Midland Company, 4666 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62526, Phone: (217) 424-5200, Email:

  • 65023 S. Hwy 15 (Lat: 40.010806 Lon: -92.164583), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.5 m, Overall height: 51.2 m, Call Sign: WQSG850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.350 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2023, Expiration Date: 09/18/2033, Certifier: Josh Bunse, Registrant: Sydenstricker, 1810 North Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 247-0705, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • NOVELTY, Ne 1/4 Ne 1/4 Section 24, T-60-N, R-12-W (Lat: 39.995556 Lon: -92.177194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQMA964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6675.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2020, Expiration Date: 06/16/2030, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6741Q, N6741Q, N-6741Q, Serial Number: 1714, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 07/31/2007
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Ag Air Palmer, 66524 State Highway 15, Novelty, MO 63460, Other Owners: Noel Palmer, Kathy Palmer
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7004R, N7004R, N-7004R, Serial Number: 28-21698, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2006
    Registrant (Partnership): Leroy Easley, 66411 Mark Twain Ave, Novelty, MO 63460, Other Owners: Sandra Easley

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Novelty, MO
  • 46.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.5%Electricity
  • 7.7%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Novelty, MO
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Novelty 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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