Berger, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 259 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +25.7%
 
Males: 125  (48.5%)
Females: 134  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63014.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,878 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
Berger:

$47,878
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,496 (it was $18,460 in 2000)

Berger city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,569 (it was $46,800 in 2000)
Berger:

$92,569
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $121,768; detached houses: $125,501; mobile homes: $89,447

Median gross rent in 2022: $775.

March 2022 cost of living index in Berger: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.9%

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  • Races in Berger, MO (2022)
    • 16280.2%White alone
    • 3718.3%Two or more races
    • 63.0%Other race alone
    • 63.0%Hispanic

Races in Berger detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Berger, Missouri as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Berger is 164 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (40.2%), American (20.6%), English (7.2%), Polish (5.2%), French (2.1%), Irish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1928

Elevation: 512 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 863 people per square mile   (low).

Berger, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $935 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,178 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (40.3 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (59.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (291.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hermann, MO (2.4 miles ),
McKittrick, MO (2.7 miles),
New Haven, MO (2.8 miles ),
Rhineland, MO (3.2 miles),
Big Spring, MO (3.4 miles),
Pendleton, MO (3.5 miles),
Gasconade, MO (3.5 miles ),
Jonesburg, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.67 N, Longitude: 91.34 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Berger, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Berger, MO in 2022
Berger satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Berger, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.8%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (13.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.2%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (4.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.8%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Berger, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (18.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Printing workers (6.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)

Average climate in Berger, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Berger-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/24/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Berger city center killed 6 people and injured 36 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.2 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Berger-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 362% 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 187.3 miles away from Berger 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 143.4 miles away from Berger center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 187.3 miles away from Berger 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 186.5 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 167.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 343.7 miles away from Berger 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 Franklin County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Berger topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Berger:

  • HERMANN AREA DISTRICT HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; HERMANN, MO)
  • FRENE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HERMANN, MO)
  • NEW HAVEN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NEW HAVEN, MO)
  • JONESBURG NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; JONESBURG, MO)

located in Berger:

Amtrak stations near Berger:

  • 6 miles: HERMANN (WHARF & GUTENBURG STS.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 20 miles: WASHINGTON (FRONT & ELM STS.) . Services: call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Berger:

  • East Central College (about 26 miles; Union, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,810)
  • St Charles Community College (about 39 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 46 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Lincoln University (about 46 miles; Jefferson City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,348)
  • Lindenwood University (about 46 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 48 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Jefferson College (about 52 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: New Haven / Berger Fire Protection District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

BERGER (Population served: 247, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-07-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure to Consult with State - In JUN-27-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In APR-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.6%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Berger (2011 data):

  • The Missouri Bank: Berger Facility at Main Street, branch established on 1935/05/03. Info updated 2011/02/23: Bank assets: $213.2 mil, Deposits: $185.1 mil, headquarters in Warrenton, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Warren County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Berger:

Marital status in Berger, MO
  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 42.2%
  • Separated: 10.2%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 17.3%

For population 25 years and over in Berger:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Berger, MO (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant22,726111
Catholic18,17317
Mainline Protestant6,46539
Other9767
Black Protestant4933
None52,659-
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: 22
Franklin County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Franklin County:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 52
This county:

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Franklin County:

5.80 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.4%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
State:

13.5%
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
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$2,208
Water Supply 0$0 1$815
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,564
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,610
Totals for Government 0$0 9$6,198

Berger government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $16,000 ($61.78)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($7.72)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $25,000 ($96.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($57.92)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($50.19)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($46.33)
    Water Utilities: $7,000 ($27.03)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Gas Utilities: $28,000 ($108.11)
    Other - Sewerage: $21,000 ($81.08)
    Other - Water Utilities: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($46.33)

Berger government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000 ($247.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($69.50)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($19.31)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $8,000 ($30.89)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $62,000 ($239.38)
    Water Utilities: $23,000 ($88.80)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($34.75)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($84.94)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($3.86)

Berger government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $634,000 ($2447.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Berger:

  • 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.)
  • KWRE (730 AM; 1 kW; WARRENTON, MO; Owner: KASPAR BROADCASTING CO. OF MISSOURI)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KLPW (1220 AM; 1 kW; UNION, MO; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KLIK (1240 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Berger:

  • KFAV (99.9 FM; WARRENTON, MO; Owner: KASPAR B/CASTING COMPANY OF MISSOURI)
  • KSLQ-FM (104.5 FM; WASHINGTON, MO; Owner: Y2K, INC.)
  • KLPW-FM (101.7 FM; UNION, MO; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KNSX (93.3 FM; STEELVILLE, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KPNT (105.7 FM; ST. GENEVIEVE, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KGNV (89.9 FM; WASHINGTON, MO; Owner: MISSOURI RIVER CHRISTIAN B/CING, INC)
  • KMCR (103.9 FM; MONTGOMERY CITY, MO; Owner: CHIRILLO ELECTRONICS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Berger:

  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KNLJ (Channel 25; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KRCG (Channel 13; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: MEL WHEELER INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.9mTotal length
  • $255,000Total costs
  • 12,449Total average daily traffic
  • 808Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,942Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Berger, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Berger, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Berger)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • BERGER, Hwy 100 & Hwy Z (Lat: 38.647167 Lon: -91.358250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.1 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQKH336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2009, Expiration Date: 05/19/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2015, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • MO07944A, Corner Of Hwy 100 & Hwy Z (Lat: 38.647167 Lon: -91.358278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRVF808,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 11/15/2022, Expiration Date: 11/15/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD6RPU, Licensee ID: L00587949, Grant Date: 12/10/2012, Expiration Date: 01/26/2023, Certifier: James O Rouse Jr, Registrant: James O Rouse Jr, 7657 Zero Rd, Berger, MO 63014-1023

  • Call Sign: N0YRS, Grant Date: 09/21/1993, Expiration Date: 09/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2005, Registrant: William P Saguto Jr, Rt 1 Box 254, Berger, MO 63014

  • Call Sign: WA0BRG, Licensee ID: L00836865, Grant Date: 02/16/2024, Expiration Date: 04/19/2034, Certifier: David M Menke, Registrant: David M Menke, 401 Pehle Ln, Berger, MO 63014


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3730U, N3730U, N-3730U, Serial Number: 18255130, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 06/28/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kevin Warren, 12349 Eldringhoff Ln, Berger, MO 63014, Other Owners: Patricia Warren

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$82,640
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8004.01

Most common first names in Berger, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John976.4 years
Albert779.0 years
Henry685.2 years
Edward675.0 years
Elmer673.2 years
Ralph671.5 years
Frieda578.6 years
George575.6 years
William579.6 years
Oscar578.8 years
Most common last names in Berger, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Meyer2377.8 years
Speckhals879.1 years
Tugel781.0 years
Schutt783.0 years
Pehle681.0 years
Wilding680.8 years
Dieterle584.4 years
Laboube572.6 years
Haid581.0 years
Garbs575.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Berger, MO
  • 69.9%Utility gas
  • 20.5%Electricity
  • 9.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Berger, MO
  • 72.7%Electricity
  • 27.3%Utility gas


Berger compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.
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