Lake Viking, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 483.
Males: 230  (47.8%)
Females: 253  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

62.0 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,702
Lake Viking:

$58,702
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,406

Lake Viking CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $147,984
Lake Viking:

$147,984
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $480,751; detached houses: $586,368; mobile homes: $59,119
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Viking: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.9%

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Ancestries: German (21.1%), American (20.6%), Irish (16.7%), English (10.1%), Polish (7.9%), European (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,424 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,792 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (42.6 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (64.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (359.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Altamont, MO (1.8 miles ),
Gallatin, MO (2.4 miles ),
Winston, MO (2.4 miles ),
Jameson, MO (2.6 miles),
Pattonsburg, MO (3.0 miles ),
Weatherby, MO (3.1 miles),
Kidder, MO (3.3 miles ),
Coffey, MO (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 39.93 N, Longitude: 94.07 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

Distribution of median household income in Lake Viking, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Viking, MO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%

Tornado activity:

Lake Viking-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the Lake Viking place center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1975, a category F4 tornado 16.9 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Viking-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 395% 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 288.2 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 338.3 miles away from Lake Viking 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 346.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 266.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 310.8 miles away from Lake Viking 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 310.9 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 Daviess County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Viking:

  • DAVIESS COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GALLATIN, MO)
  • GALLATIN SUNRISE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GALLATIN, MO)
  • CIRCLE OF LIFE COMMUNITY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; GALLATIN, MO)
  • HILL CREST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HAMILTON, MO)
  • VILLAGE, THE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CAMERON, MO)
  • CAMERON GROUP CARE, INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CAMERON, MO)
  • SUNSET HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MAYSVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Viking:

  • Missouri Western State University (about 41 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,557)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 53 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Grantham University (about 57 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 61 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Highland Community College (about 65 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 67 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 67 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)

Points of interest:

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

Cemeteries: Old Union Cemetery (1), Creekmore Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Daviess 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 place:

2.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Viking:

Marital status in Lake Viking, MO
  • Never married: 9.5%
  • Now married: 71.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Viking:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Viking, MO (based on Daviess County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,88524
Mainline Protestant1,30210
Other3521
Catholic921
None2,802-
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
Daviess County:

3.77 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Daviess County:

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.1%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Daviess County:

30.0%
Missouri:

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

9.6%
Missouri:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Viking:

  • 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)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Viking:

  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • KGOZ (101.7 FM; GALLATIN, MO; Owner: PAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Viking:

  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.8mTotal length
  • $424,000Total costs
  • 43,517Total average daily traffic
  • 10,973Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Lake Viking, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lake Viking, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Viking, MO
  • 51.8%Electricity
  • 36.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.1%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Wood
  • 2.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Viking, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Lake Viking compared to Missouri state average:

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