Canalou, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 150 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -56.9%
 
Males: 96  (64.6%)
Females: 54  (35.4%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63828, 63867.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,840 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Canalou:

$56,840
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,631 (it was $9,660 in 2000)

Canalou city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $44,928 (it was $18,200 in 2000)
Canalou:

$44,928
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $63,653; detached houses: $76,368; mobile homes: $31,815
March 2022 cost of living index in Canalou: 72.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.3%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Canalou, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Canalou is 65 to 1.


Crime rates in Canalou by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2017

2018

2019

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)
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)
Robberies
(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)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(295.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(316.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(1,875)
3
(949.4)
1
(322.6)
4
(1,316)
1
(326.8)
1
(332.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(949.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(298.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(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)
City-Data.com crime index59.023.9131.2167.722.692.122.923.3

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 Canalou, MO

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.37
Missouri average:

2.53
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Ancestries: Irish (69.4%), English (8.2%), German (6.1%), American (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1910

Elevation: 289 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 595 people per square mile   (low).

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

1.1% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (85.2 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (114.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (367.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Baker, MO (2.1 miles),
Matthews, MO (2.4 miles ),
Morehouse, MO (2.5 miles ),
Grayridge, MO (2.7 miles),
Penermon, MO (2.8 miles),
Catron, MO (3.1 miles),
Sikeston, MO (3.2 miles ),
Essex, MO (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 36.75 N, Longitude: 89.69 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

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

3.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+9.1%).
Most common industries in Canalou, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Food (9.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (15.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (12.5%)
  • Food (11.1%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (15.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.3%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Canalou, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (11.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11.7%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)

Average climate in Canalou, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Canalou-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Canalou city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/7/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.5 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Canalou-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 403% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 15.2 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 29.7 miles away from Canalou 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 153.4 miles away from Canalou center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 85.1 miles away from Canalou center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 153.3 miles away from Canalou center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 52.0 miles away from Canalou 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 New Madrid County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Canalou topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Canalou:

  • SELLS REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MATTHEWS, MO)
  • HERITAGE GARDENS OF SIKESTON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SEMO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • HUNTER ACRES CARING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SIKESTON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • PROVIDENCE HOSPICE GROUP INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SIKESTON CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canalou:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 40 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 42 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 52 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 54 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 61 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 72 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 77 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)

Points of interest:

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

New Madrid County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

3.0 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

15.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Canalou:

Marital status in Canalou, MO
  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 53.0%
  • Separated: 7.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Canalou:

  • High school or higher: 77.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Canalou, MO (based on New Madrid County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,41137
Catholic1,3032
Mainline Protestant6149
Black Protestant4913
None9,137-
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: 8
New Madrid County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.5%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.0%
Missouri:

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
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$101
Financial Administration 0$0 2$286
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$409
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$70
Totals for Government 0$0 9$867

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $28,000 ($186.67)
    Central Staff Services: $14,000 ($93.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($66.67)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($40.00)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($33.33)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($6.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($100.00)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $28,000 ($186.67)
    Other: $1,000 ($6.67)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000 ($53.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($73.33)
    Rents: $5,000 ($33.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($86.67)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $29,000 ($193.33)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $17,000 ($113.33)
    Property: $7,000 ($46.67)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($6.67)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $97,000 ($646.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Canalou:

  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KDEX (1590 AM; daytime; 1 kW; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canalou:

  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KYMO-FM (105.3 FM; EAST PRAIRIE, MO; Owner: USHER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Canalou:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • 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)
  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 243ft / 74.5mTotal length
  • $2,107,000Total costs
  • 136,979Total average daily traffic
  • 16,399Total average daily truck traffic
  • 231,955Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Canalou, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Canalou, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC0HKE, Licensee ID: L00217355, Grant Date: 02/18/2020, Expiration Date: 03/11/2030, Certifier: James W Minton, Registrant: James W Minton, Canalou, MO 63828

  • Call Sign: KC0PFA, Licensee ID: L00642847, Grant Date: 02/21/2003, Expiration Date: 02/21/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2015, Certifier: Michael J Minton, Registrant: Michael J Minton, Canalou, MO 63828


Most common first names in Canalou, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James774.4 years
John668.3 years
Charles673.2 years
William667.2 years
Henry463.2 years
Roy470.5 years
Elmer375.7 years
Earl384.7 years
Myrtle371.6 years
Walter371.6 years
Most common last names in Canalou, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Drake959.8 years
Johnson570.8 years
Basinger464.2 years
Kochel378.7 years
Blankinship375.7 years
Fowler380.0 years
Coppage379.0 years
Masters387.0 years
Mccann370.0 years
Metcalf378.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Canalou, MO
  • 72.9%Electricity
  • 27.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Canalou, MO
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Wood


Canalou compared to Missouri 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.
  • Renting percentage 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.
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