Bosworth, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 212 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -44.5%
Males: 109  (51.9%)
Females: 103  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64623.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,478 (it was $25,357 in 2000)
Bosworth:

$41,478
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,353 (it was $11,526 in 2000)

Bosworth city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $32,725 (it was $19,900 in 2000)
Bosworth:

$32,725
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $60,570; detached houses: $59,613; mobile homes: $63,687
March 2022 cost of living index in Bosworth: 72.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.6%
(5.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)
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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bosworth, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bosworth is 64 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.8%), English (26.1%), Irish (8.7%), American (4.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1895

Elevation: 765 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 383 people per square mile   (very low).

Bosworth, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bosworth city:

1.7% ($335)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Independence, MO (63.4 miles , pop. 113,288).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (70.8 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (338.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tina, MO (2.7 miles),
Triplett, MO (2.8 miles),
De Witt, MO (2.9 miles),
Hale, MO (3.0 miles ),
Bogard, MO (3.2 miles ),
Brunswick, MO (3.4 miles ),
Carrollton, MO (3.4 miles ),
Miami, MO (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 39.47 N, Longitude: 93.33 W

Area code: 660

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

2.9%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +49 (+14.7%).
Most common industries in Bosworth, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Wood products (8.5%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Apparel (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Wood products (9.4%)
  • Rail transportation (9.4%)
  • Truck transportation (9.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.1%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Apparel (13.2%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Wood products (7.4%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.4%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Bosworth, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.6%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.4%)
  • Construction laborers (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.8%)
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)

Average climate in Bosworth, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bosworth-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Bosworth city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 tornado 18.1 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bosworth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 400% 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 287.7 miles away from Bosworth center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 331.1 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 301.3 miles away from the city 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 260.5 miles away from Bosworth center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 301.3 miles away from Bosworth 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 277.5 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 Carroll County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bosworth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bosworth:

  • CARROLL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CARROLLTON, MO)
  • CARROLL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CARROLLTON, MO)
  • CARROLL HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARROLLTON, MO)
  • EAST HILL HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARROLLTON, MO)
  • BRUNSWICK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BRUNSWICK, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bosworth:

  • Moberly Area Community College (about 48 miles; Moberly, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,977)
  • State Fair Community College (about 54 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 54 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Truman State University (about 64 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Columbia College (about 65 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 66 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Grantham University (about 73 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)

Public high school in Bosworth:

  • BOSWORTH HIGH (Location: 102 E ELDRIDGE ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Bosworth:

  • BOSWORTH ELEM. (Students: 62, Location: 102 E ELDRIDGE ST, Grades: PK-6)
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Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: Barbara Sinatra - Former model and showgirl, John Jenkins (baseball) - Baseball player.

Carroll 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 Bosworth that have no violations reported:

  • BOSWORTH (Population served: 305, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

13.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bosworth:

Marital status in Bosworth, MO
  • Never married: 34.1%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

For population 25 years and over in Bosworth:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bosworth, MO (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,03020
Mainline Protestant1,3988
Catholic4192
Black Protestant1211
Other11
None2,326-
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: 2
Carroll County:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Carroll County:

6.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Carroll County:

12.18 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Carroll County:

29.4%
Missouri:

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

11.6%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bosworth:

51.3%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bosworth:

47.0%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bosworth:

22.4%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bosworth:

5.8%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bosworth:

32.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

57.9%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.3%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bosworth, 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 0$0 8$2,167
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,783
Sewerage 0$0 2$1,783
Totals for Government 0$0 12$5,732

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($33.02)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($4.72)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $36,000 ($169.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $37,000 ($174.53)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $72,000 ($339.62)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($4.72)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($273.58)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($56.60)
    Public Utilities Sales: $12,000 ($56.60)

Bosworth government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $900,000 ($4245.28)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $900,000 ($4245.28)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $64,000 ($301.89)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bosworth:

  • 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)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAOL (1430 AM; 0 kW; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, 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.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMMO (1300 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bosworth:

  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)
  • KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)

Bosworth fatal accident list:

Jul 3, 2011 01:00 AM, 2nd St, Lat: 39.469167, Lon: -93.339722, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 1, 1978 10:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 73.2mTotal length
  • $961,000Total costs
  • 6,443Total average daily traffic
  • 1,107Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,202Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bosworth, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bosworth, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Jennifer A Sirovica, 19453 Cr 355 (Hv963/Bosworth) (Lat: 39.478194 Lon: -93.289528), Type: 102.1, Structure height: 29033 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Jsirovica@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Shauna Adair, 19453 Cr 355 (Hv963/Bosworth) (Lat: 39.478194 Lon: -93.289528), Type: 102.1, Structure height: 29033 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Sadair@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Jennifer A Sirovica, 19453 Cr 355 (Hv963/Bosworth) (Lat: 39.478194 Lon: -93.289528), Type: 102.1, Structure height: 29033 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Sadair@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0KXO, Grant Date: 01/19/1993, Expiration Date: 01/19/2003, Cancellation Date: 01/20/2005, Registrant: Junior B Bennett, Box 326 303 E Huron St, Bosworth, MO 64623

  • Call Sign: KE0ROQ, Licensee ID: L02183783, Grant Date: 05/04/2018, Expiration Date: 05/04/2028, Certifier: Esther R Persinger, Registrant: Esther R Persinger, 201 N. Virginia Ave, Bosworth, MO 64623


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9059G, N9059G, N-9059G, Serial Number: 18260599, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 03/22/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bobby L Sprouse, 18315 County Road 281, Bosworth, MO 64623, Other Owners: Rachel E Sprouse

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of reported fires - 31 took place in 2017, and the least - 2 in 2012. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Bosworth, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.1%), and Structure Fires (29.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bosworth, MO
    • 9351.1%Outside Fires
    • 5429.7%Structure Fires
    • 2614.3%Other
    • 94.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bosworth, MO
Most common first names in Bosworth, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1370.5 years
John1177.9 years
Charles677.7 years
James675.0 years
Ernest581.0 years
Ruth579.0 years
Mary585.8 years
George581.4 years
Marjorie471.2 years
Henry485.0 years
Most common last names in Bosworth, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Carroll984.3 years
Wilhelm781.7 years
Hanavan785.4 years
Davis582.1 years
Standley572.2 years
Myers586.2 years
Storm488.3 years
Patton487.3 years
Parker484.8 years
Hensley485.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bosworth, MO
  • 56.6%Electricity
  • 34.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 3.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bosworth, MO
  • 85.7%Electricity
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bosworth compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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