Fortescue, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 20 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -60.8%
Males: (34.1%)
Females: 14  (65.9%)
Median resident age:

33.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64437

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,339 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Fortescue:

$31,339
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,245 (it was $5,695 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Fortescue $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $60,068; detached houses: $60,278
March 2022 cost of living index in Fortescue: -16298.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1918

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 264 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Fortescue town:

1.3% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (32.6 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (78.8 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (417.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Big Lake, MO (1.5 miles),
Bigelow, MO (2.1 miles),
White Cloud, KS (2.3 miles ),
Rulo, NE (2.4 miles ),
Mound City, MO (2.7 miles ),
Forest City, MO (2.9 miles ),
Craig, MO (3.2 miles ),
Oregon, MO (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.05 N, Longitude: 95.32 W

Distribution of median household income in Fortescue, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fortescue, MO in 2022

Fortescue satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+10.9%).

Average climate in Fortescue, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Fortescue-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the Fortescue town center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 tornado 34.6 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fortescue-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 437% 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 265.7 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 322.5 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 229.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 307.5 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 292.3 miles away from Fortescue center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 200.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Holt County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Fortescue:

  • TIFFANY HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MOUND CITY, MO)
  • OREGON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; OREGON, MO)
  • HIGHLAND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • HIGHLAND HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • CAREAGE ESTATES OF FALLS CITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • KETTER MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • IN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fortescue:

  • Highland Community College (about 14 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 31 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 35 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Grantham University (about 66 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 69 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 72 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • Washburn University (about 74 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)

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Holt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

90.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fortescue:

Marital status in Fortescue, MO
  • Never married: 46.6%
  • Now married: 28.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 24.6%

For population 25 years and over in Fortescue:

  • High school or higher: 81.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fortescue, MO (based on Holt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,87119
Mainline Protestant1,56813
Other1821
Catholic501
None1,241-
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
This county:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Holt County:

6.05 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Holt County:

12.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Holt County:

30.6%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.1%
Missouri:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
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 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Construction - General Public Buildings: $21,000 ($1050.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $23,000 ($1150.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($600.00)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($550.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($250.00)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($150.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($150.00)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($100.00)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($100.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($50.00)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($50.00)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($150.00)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $30,000 ($1500.00)

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

  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $16,000 ($800.00)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Public Welfare: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($900.00)
    Highways: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $6,000 ($300.00)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($50.00)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($750.00)
    Public Utilities Sales: $15,000 ($750.00)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $8,000 ($400.00)
    Other License: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Other: $1,000 ($50.00)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $51,000 ($2550.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($2300.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($250.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $47,000 ($2350.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fortescue:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fortescue:

  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)

TV broadcast stations around Fortescue:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.5mTotal length
  • $465,000Total costs
  • 2,741Total average daily traffic
  • 573Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,701Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CTriggs, Lat: 40.051639 Lon: -95.317083, Type: Building, Structure height: 3.6 m, Call Sign: WQKK968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2019, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Michael E Goins, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720b Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7274, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fortescue, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Fortescue compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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