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East Prairie, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 2,896 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.3%
 
Males: 1,399  (48.3%)
Females: 1,497  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

42.2 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63845.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,824 (it was $19,825 in 2000)
East Prairie:

$27,824
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,667 (it was $10,912 in 2000)

East Prairie city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $64,674 (it was $37,200 in 2000)
East Prairie:

$64,674
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,906; detached houses: $102,886; mobile homes: $36,351

Median gross rent in 2022: $727.

March 2022 cost of living index in East Prairie: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.2%
(28.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 10.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in East Prairie, MO (2022)
    • 2,71591.1%White alone
    • 2628.8%Two or more races
    • 250.8%Black alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in East Prairie, Missouri as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in East Prairie is 186 to 1.


Crime rates in East Prairie by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(33.8)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(32.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(103.3)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(31.2)		1
(31.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(33.8)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		15
(491.3)		9
(283.4)		7
(219.6)		14
(441.6)		1
(31.2)		1
(31.2)		2
(62.8)		6
(190.5)		6
(193.9)		2
(65.6)		1
(34.2)		23
(791.7)		9
(304.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		19
(622.3)		21
(661.2)		23
(721.5)		27
(851.7)		19
(592.8)		17
(531.2)		0
(0.0)		7
(222.2)		19
(614.1)		3
(98.5)		2
(68.4)		0
(0.0)		5
(169.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		114
(3,734)		88
(2,771)		149
(4,674)		124
(3,912)		70
(2,184)		72
(2,250)		36
(1,131)		52
(1,651)		65
(2,101)		20
(656.4)		13
(444.9)		19
(654.0)		33
(1,117)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(163.8)		8
(251.9)		1
(31.4)		6
(189.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(103.3)		4
(135.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(32.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(32.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(67.7)
City-Data.com crime index304.3233.9283.9319.6144.5142.857.8119.7191.746.329.4275.4206.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in East Prairie, MO

Crime rate in East Prairie detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (7 officers - 5 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.41
Missouri average:

2.54
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Ancestries: American (25.3%), English (13.1%), Scottish (9.1%), Irish (6.3%), German (4.4%), Scotch-Irish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 307 feet

Land area: 1.28 square miles.

Population density: 2,267 people per square mile   (low).

East Prairie, Missouri map

21 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $550 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $483 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (85.3 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (119.6 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (361.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Anniston, MO (2.1 miles ),
Pinhook, MO (2.7 miles),
Bertrand, MO (3.1 miles ),
Charleston, MO (3.2 miles ),
Matthews, MO (3.4 miles ),
Miner, MO (3.4 miles ),
Diehlstadt, MO (3.6 miles),
Sikeston, MO (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.78 N, Longitude: 89.38 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in East Prairie, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in East Prairie, MO in 2022

East Prairie satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $68,300
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $22,600
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $68,600
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $68,600
  • 2017: 10 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $54,100
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $54,100
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $56,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $58,000
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $58,600
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $38,500
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $46,900
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $35,500
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $41,300
Number of permits per 10,000 East Prairie, MO residents
Average permit cost in East Prairie, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Missouri:

2.8%
Historical population in East Prairie, MO
Historical housing units in East Prairie, MO
Most common industries in East Prairie, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Truck transportation (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.4%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (18.5%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
Most common occupations in East Prairie, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.7%)

Average climate in East Prairie, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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East Prairie, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

East Prairie-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the East Prairie city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the city center injured 17 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

East Prairie-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 383% 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 28.1 miles away from East Prairie 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 28.5 miles away from the city 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 141.9 miles away from East Prairie center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 94.9 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 141.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 14.7 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 Mississippi County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
East Prairie topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in East Prairie:

  • E PRAIRIE NURSING CENTER (21 MILLER ROAD POBOX 299)
  • EAST PRAIRIE NURSING CENTER (186 MILLAR ROAD, PO BOX 299)

Other hospitals and medical centers near East Prairie:

  • CHARLESTON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CHARLESTON, MO)
  • SELLS REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MATTHEWS, MO)
  • PROVIDENCE HOSPICE GROUP INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SEMO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SIKESTON CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SIKESTON JAYCEE REGIONAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • CONTINU-CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)

Airports located in East Prairie:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to East Prairie:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 38 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 42 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 45 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 51 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 58 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Murray State University (about 60 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • Bethel University (about 66 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Public high school in East Prairie:

Public elementary/middle schools in East Prairie:

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Points of interest:

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

Hotels: K & J Rentals (313 East Main Street), Grissom Backyard Barns (313 East Main Street).

Birthplace of: Orlin Collier - Baseball player.

Mississippi County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in East Prairie and their reported violations in the past:

EAST PRAIRIE (Address: 219 N WASHINGTON , Population served: 3,227, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-05-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-01-2008, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-02-2008), Fed Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2008)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
35 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
11 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
10 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children in 2000

Banks with branches in East Prairie (2011 data):

  • Focus Bank: East Prairie Facility at Highway 105, branch established on 1988/03/07. Info updated 2006/08/10: Bank assets: $659.4 mil, Deposits: $506.7 mil, headquarters in Charleston, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Security State Bancshares, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: East Prairie Branch at 127 East Main Street, branch established on 1986/11/24. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Citizens' Bank of Charleston: Citizens Bank at 722 North Martin Street, branch established on 2006/12/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $119.3 mil, Deposits: $103.7 mil, headquarters in Charleston, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Bancorp, Inc

For population 15 years and over in East Prairie:

Marital status in East Prairie, MO
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 45.5%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 23.1%

For population 25 years and over in East Prairie:

  • High school or higher: 72.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - East Prairie
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Religion statistics for East Prairie, MO (based on Mississippi County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,61427
Mainline Protestant7164
Black Protestant6674
Catholic3531
Other-1
None8,008-
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: 5
Here:

3.68 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Mississippi County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

8.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.0%
Missouri:

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

15.4%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.4%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.3%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.0
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
East Prairie:

15.1%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.0%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
East Prairie:

6.6
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
East Prairie:

35.0%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
East Prairie:

53.6%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
East Prairie:

83.3%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of East Prairie, 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
Other Government Administration 10$46,734$56,0810$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$15,922$31,8440$0
Police - Other 4$10,889$32,6671$1,545
Water Supply 3$7,417$29,6680$0
Streets and Highways 2$7,661$45,9660$0
Financial Administration 1$4,555$54,6600$0
Fire - Other 1$5,152$61,8240$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,776$33,3120$0
Sewerage 1$3,035$36,4200$0
Judicial and Legal 1$4,424$53,0880$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$2,867
Totals for Government 30$108,563$43,4252$4,413

East Prairie government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $539,000 ($186.12)
    Water Utilities: $373,000 ($128.80)
    Regular Highways: $279,000 ($96.34)
    Sewerage: $275,000 ($94.96)
    Central Staff Services: $236,000 ($81.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $171,000 ($59.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $128,000 ($44.20)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $70,000 ($24.17)
    Local Fire Protection: $47,000 ($16.23)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($4.14)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $118,000 ($40.75)
    Regular Highways: $98,000 ($33.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $43,000 ($14.85)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($10.36)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($6.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($3.45)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $966,000 ($333.56)

East Prairie government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $416,000 ($143.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($5.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($2.42)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.35)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $64,000 ($22.10)
    Rents: $33,000 ($11.40)
    Interest Earnings: $22,000 ($7.60)
    Fines and Forfeits: $19,000 ($6.56)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $789,000 ($272.44)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $677,000 ($233.77)
    Public Utilities Sales: $220,000 ($75.97)
    Property: $150,000 ($51.80)
    Other: $105,000 ($36.26)
    Other Selective Sales: $16,000 ($5.52)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($1.38)
    Other License: $3,000 ($1.04)

East Prairie government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,590,000 ($894.34)

Businesses in East Prairie, MO

  • FedEx: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in East Prairie:

  • KYMO (1080 AM; daytime; 0 kW; EAST PRAIRIE, MO; Owner: USHER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KCHR (1350 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: SOUTH MISSOURI B/C COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in East Prairie:

  • KYMO-FM (105.3 FM; EAST PRAIRIE, MO; Owner: USHER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WQAK (105.7 FM; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: TWIN STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around East Prairie:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
East Prairie fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

East Prairie fatal accident list:

Dec 23, 2010 00:46 AM, 409, Lat: 36.781611, Lon: -89.374028, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 28, 2009 09:30 PM, Pinest, Lat: 36.779725, Lon: -89.387472, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 2, 1991 07:39 AM, 80, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.1mTotal length
  • $1,751,000Total costs
  • 17,086Total average daily traffic
  • 1,200Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,141Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in East Prairie, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for East Prairie, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in East Prairie)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in East Prairie, MO)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • ANNISTON, Rt 1 (Lat: 36.813139 Lon: -89.247083), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.1 m, Call Sign: WMW301,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Carol Tacker, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • EP Tower 1, Lat: 36.781250 Lon: -89.384778, Type: Tank, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: WQKC422,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2009, Expiration Date: 03/27/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2019, Certifier: Austin J Parker, Registrant: Integrated Computer Solutions, 220 N Washington St, East Priarie, MO 63845, Phone: (573) 649-2066, Fax: (573) 649-2119, Email:

  • East Prairie 1, Lat: 36.781250 Lon: -89.384778, Type: Tank, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: WQKC422,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2009, Expiration Date: 03/27/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2019, Certifier: Austin J Parker, Registrant: Integrated Computer Solutions, 220 N Washington St, East Priarie, MO 63845, Phone: (573) 649-2066, Fax: (573) 649-2119, Email:

  • East Prairie 2, Lat: 36.781250 Lon: -89.384778, Type: Tank, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: WQKC422,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2009, Expiration Date: 03/27/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2019, Certifier: Austin J Parker, Registrant: Integrated Computer Solutions, 220 N Washington St, East Priarie, MO 63845, Phone: (573) 649-2066, Fax: (573) 649-2119, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 13600 Mo-80 (Lat: 36.776528 Lon: -89.184056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WRAI212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.350 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2017, Expiration Date: 11/22/2027, Certifier: Keith Carden, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in East Prairie)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in East Prairie)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2012 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2012 the average number of fires per year is 33. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 55 took place in 2008, and the least - 17 in 2006. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in East Prairie, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (51.5%), and Outside Fires (28.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in East Prairie, MO
    • 18751.5%Structure Fires
    • 10228.1%Outside Fires
    • 6217.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 123.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for East Prairie, MO
Most common first names in East Prairie, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James7274.4 years
William7173.9 years
John5975.4 years
Charles3968.0 years
Mary3876.2 years
Robert3670.1 years
George2674.2 years
Willie2478.3 years
Thomas2172.7 years
Walter1776.6 years
Most common last names in East Prairie, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3875.2 years
Smith2974.0 years
Williams2671.6 years
Jackson2576.1 years
Morgan2368.9 years
Wilson2373.5 years
Jones2374.9 years
Brown2276.3 years
Allen2174.6 years
Moore1877.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in East Prairie, MO
  • 72.7%Utility gas
  • 23.6%Electricity
  • 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in East Prairie, MO
  • 51.0%Electricity
  • 48.1%Utility gas
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


East Prairie compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

East Prairie on our top lists:

  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 1,000+)"
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