Bennett Springs, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 130.
Males: 77  (59.6%)
Females: 53  (40.4%)
Median resident age:

69.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 65536

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,374
Bennett Springs:

$48,374
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,704

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $168,396
Bennett Springs:

$168,396
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $32,169; mobile homes: $29,718
March 2022 cost of living index in Bennett Springs: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (50.0%), German (50.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 870 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (43.7 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (131.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (395.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lebanon, MO (3.3 miles ),
Phillipsburg, MO (3.5 miles ),
Buffalo, MO (3.8 miles ),
Louisburg, MO (4.0 miles),
Conway, MO (4.0 miles ),
Macks Creek, MO (4.2 miles ),
Urbana, MO (4.3 miles ),
Evergreen, MO (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 37.73 N, Longitude: 92.86 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 417

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

3.4%
Missouri:

2.8%

Tornado activity:

Bennett Springs-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.8 miles away from the Bennett Springs place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the place center killed 5 people and injured 47 people and caused $52 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bennett Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 502% 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 242.1 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 264.8 miles away from Bennett Springs 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 185.5 miles away from Bennett Springs 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 186.4 miles away from Bennett Springs 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 275.1 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 201.4 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 Laclede County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Bennett Springs:

  • BREECH MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LEBANON, MO)
  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF LEBANON NORTH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LEBANON, MO)
  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH AND REHAB OF LEBANON SOUTH (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LEBANON, MO)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL LEBANON Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; LEBANON, MO)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - LEBANON (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; LEBANON, MO)
  • BUFFALO PRAIRIE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BUFFALO, MO)
  • COLONIAL SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BUFFALO, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bennett Springs:

  • Southwest Baptist University (about 32 miles; Bolivar, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,783)
  • Evangel University (about 42 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Drury University (about 43 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 43 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 44 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 16,660)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 62 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 6,486)
  • Lincoln University (about 69 miles; Jefferson City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,348)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bennett Spring Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Bennett Springs: Sportsmen Outdoor Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Hollow Creek (A), Bennett Spring Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Bennett Springs: Bennett Spring State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Laclede 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:

1.9 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bennett Springs:

Marital status in Bennett Springs, MO
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 36.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 63.1%

For population 25 years and over in Bennett Springs:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bennett Springs, MO (based on Laclede County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,41167
Mainline Protestant2,09013
Catholic1,4882
Other6773
None16,905-
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: 11
This county:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Laclede County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Here:

7.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Laclede County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Laclede County:

29.3%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.4%
Missouri:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bennett Springs:

  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KLWT (1230 AM; 1 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF LEBANON, INC.)
  • KMRF (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KJPW (1390 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KLFJ (1550 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: 127, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bennett Springs:

  • KJEL (103.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTTK (90.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: LEBANON EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KCLQ (107.9 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF LEBANON, INC.)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KBFL (99.9 FM; BUFFALO, MO; Owner: MEYER-BALDRIDGE, INC.)
  • KTTS-FM (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • K242AN (96.3 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: CURATORS OF THE UNIV. OF MISSOURI)
  • KXUS (97.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCVO-FM (91.7 FM; CAMDENTON, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KRMS-FM (93.5 FM; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGBX-FM (105.9 FM; NIXA, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTOZ-FM (95.5 FM; PLEASANT HOPE, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFBD-FM (97.9 FM; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K285ER (104.9 FM; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: BD OF GOVERNORS, CENTRAL MO ST. U.)
  • KYOO-FM (99.1 FM; HALF WAY, MO; Owner: KYOO COMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Bennett Springs:

  • K64FQ (Channel 64; LEBANON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KSPR (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SPRINGFIELD LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLR (Channel 10; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: VHR SPRINGFIELD LICENSE, INC.)
  • KOZK (Channel 21; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KDEB-TV (Channel 27; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: QUORUM OF MISSOURI LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KWBS-LP (Channel 56; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K68EL (Channel 68; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)

Bennett Springs fatal accident list:

Apr 28, 2017 08:26 PM, Sr-64, Lat: 37.718611, Lon: -92.840361, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.4mTotal length
  • $3,219,000Total costs
  • 2,449Total average daily traffic
  • 307Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,494Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bennett Springs, MO
  • 42.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.2%Electricity
  • 25.4%Utility gas


Bennett Springs compared to Missouri 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.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below 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 below state average.
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