Rensselaer, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 250 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +72.4%
Males: 111  (44.5%)
Females: 139  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

46.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63401

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,654 (it was $55,179 in 2000)
Rensselaer:

$78,654
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,289 (it was $18,103 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,792 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Rensselaer:

$198,792
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $216,465; detached houses: $230,459; mobile homes: $74,192
March 2022 cost of living index in Rensselaer: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.6%
(7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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    • 22286.7%White alone
    • 259.8%Hispanic
    • 41.6%Black alone
    • 31.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (35.0%), American (20.4%), Irish (14.6%), Norwegian (4.9%), English (3.9%), Swedish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 724 feet

Land area: 1.97 square miles.

Population density: 127 people per square mile   (very low).

Rensselaer, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,708 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,215 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (65.5 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (100.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (252.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Palmyra, MO (3.0 miles ),
Hannibal, MO (3.0 miles ),
New London, MO (3.1 miles ),
Monroe City, MO (3.2 miles ),
Center, MO (3.3 miles ),
Hunnewell, MO (4.1 miles ),
Frankford, MO (4.1 miles ),
Florida, MO (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 39.67 N, Longitude: 91.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

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

Rensselaer satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +76 (+110.1%).
Most common industries in Rensselaer, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (12.6%)
  • Truck transportation (12.6%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (19.1%)
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (12.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (10.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (17.5%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
Most common occupations in Rensselaer, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.6%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (15.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Registered nurses (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)

Average climate in Rensselaer, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 42.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

42.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.76. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.76
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.12. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.12
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.7
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

Rensselaer-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Rensselaer village center .

On 4/23/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rensselaer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 302% 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 213.7 miles away from Rensselaer center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 213.7 miles away from the city 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 204.5 miles away from Rensselaer 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 204.5 miles away from Rensselaer center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 369.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 233.8 miles away from Rensselaer 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 Ralls County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 11, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 4, 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).
Rensselaer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rensselaer:

  • FOUNTAIN COURT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LEVERING HOME,THE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LEVERING REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LUTHER MANOR RET AND NURS CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LUTHER MANOR RETIREMENT AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • MAPLE LAWN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PALMYRA, MO)
  • WILLOW CARE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rensselaer:

  • Moberly Area Community College (about 52 miles; Moberly, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,977)
  • Columbia College (about 65 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 66 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Truman State University (about 66 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Western Illinois University (about 72 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • St Charles Community College (about 80 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 82 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

Points of interest:

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

Reservoir: Lake Hannibal (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Ralls 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:

78.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

15 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
11 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Rensselaer:

Marital status in Rensselaer, MO
  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 56.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Rensselaer:

  • High school or higher: 93.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 14.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rensselaer, MO (based on Ralls County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,4308
Mainline Protestant1,2748
Catholic3531
None6,110-
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: 3
This county:

3.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Ralls County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
Missouri:

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

17.4%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rensselaer:

48.4%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.1%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.2%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.4%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rensselaer:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rensselaer:

27.6%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Rensselaer:

58.1%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Rensselaer:

76.2%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rensselaer, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Rensselaer:

  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rensselaer:

  • KJIR (91.7 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: BELIEVERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZZK (105.9 FM; NEW LONDON, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KKAC (104.3 FM; VANDALIA, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KWBZ (107.5 FM; MONROE CITY, MO; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQCY (103.9 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Rensselaer:

  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W69DF (Channel 69; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40GO (Channel 40; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WQEC (Channel 27; QUINCY, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W65CZ (Channel 65; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BM (Channel 45; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W67DR (Channel 67; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.1mTotal length
  • $629,000Total costs
  • 23,910Total average daily traffic
  • 7,047Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Rensselaer, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rensselaer, MO

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • HANNIBAL, On Rensselaer Rd 2.5 Mi E Of (Lat: 39.670306 Lon: -91.491250), Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WPOR237,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/1998, Expiration Date: 12/24/2008, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2009, Certifier: Ralph E Shaw, Registrant: Reed Smith, LLP, 1301 K Street, Nw, Suite 1100 -- East Tower, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 414-9234, Fax: (202) 414-9299, Email:

  • Rensselaer, On Rensselaer Rd 2.5 Mi E Of (Lat: 39.670306 Lon: -91.491250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WPUP791,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2002, Expiration Date: 10/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/12/2003, Certifier: Ralph E Shaw, Registrant: Reed Smith LLP, 1301 K Street, Nw, Suite 1100 -- East Tower, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 414-9234, Fax: (202) 414-9299, Email:

  • Rensselaer West, Lat: 39.671417 Lon: -91.557444, 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:

  • Rensselaer West, Lat: 39.671417 Lon: -91.557444, 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:

  • Rensselaer West, Lat: 39.671417 Lon: -91.557444, 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:

  • Rensselaer West, Lat: 39.671417 Lon: -91.557444, 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:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rensselaer, MO
  • 59.1%Electricity
  • 30.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.6%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rensselaer, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rensselaer compared to Missouri state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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