Harris, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 61 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -41.9%
Males: 38  (63.5%)
Females: 23  (36.5%)
Median resident age:

33.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64645

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,135 (it was $20,500 in 2000)
Harris:

$65,135
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,074 (it was $7,952 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $16,900 in 2000)
Harris $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $89,154; detached houses: $89,465

Median gross rent in 2022: $241.

March 2022 cost of living index in Harris: -11699.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.7%

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  • Races in Harris, MO (2022)
    • 4892.3%White alone
    • 23.8%Hispanic
    • 11.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (26.7%), Scottish (20.0%), American (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1887

Elevation: 897 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 393 people per square mile   (very low).

Harris, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Harris town:

1.2% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (87.3 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (106.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (314.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Newtown, MO (2.2 miles ),
Osgood, MO (2.7 miles),
Lucerne, MO (3.4 miles),
Ravanna, MO (3.5 miles),
Humphreys, MO (3.5 miles),
Galt, MO (3.5 miles ),
Spickard, MO (3.7 miles ),
Milan, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.31 N, Longitude: 93.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

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

Harris satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+2.9%).
Most common industries in Harris, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.6%)
  • Food (21.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (13.5%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (28.6%)
  • Food (28.6%)
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.5%)
  • Truck transportation (9.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (18.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (18.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Food (12.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Harris, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (10.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (28.6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (19.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (25.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (12.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Harris, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 17.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

17.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.08
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Harris-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Harris town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 19.1 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harris-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 291% 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 331.1 miles away from Harris 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 319.0 miles away from Harris center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 379.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 319.0 miles away from Harris 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 308.9 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 299.1 miles away from Harris 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 Sullivan County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harris topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Harris:

  • PEARL'S II EDEN FOR ELDERS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PRINCETON, MO)
  • SULLIVAN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MILAN, MO)
  • MILAN COMMUNITY CARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MILAN, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harris:

  • Truman State University (about 42 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 72 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 78 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 81 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 85 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Drake University (about 92 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 98 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: John C. England - Navy officer.

Sullivan 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 town:

2.0 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

46.7%
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 Harris:

Marital status in Harris, MO
  • Never married: 13.2%
  • Now married: 64.2%
  • Separated: 7.5%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 4.2%

For population 25 years and over in Harris:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harris, MO (based on Sullivan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,27219
Catholic3201
Mainline Protestant2695
Other3-
None3,850-
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: 3
Sullivan County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Sullivan County:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Sullivan County:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Sullivan County:

29.9%
Missouri:

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

20.3%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Harris:

41.4%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Harris:

42.9%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.6
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

27.1%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.9%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Harris:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Harris:

33.2%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Harris:

55.1%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Harris:

85.7%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Harris, 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 and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $17,000 ($278.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($180.33)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($163.93)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($131.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($360.66)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $17,000 ($278.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($196.72)
    Other: $1,000 ($16.39)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($32.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($81.97)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($229.51)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $8,000 ($131.15)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $179,000 ($2934.43)

Strongest AM radio stations in Harris:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harris:

  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTTN-FM (92.3 FM; TRENTON, MO; Owner: LUEHRS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.3mTotal length
  • $1,234,000Total costs
  • 1,579Total average daily traffic
  • 338Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,964Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • On Rt Kk 3.5 Mi N On Rt E (Lat: 40.343056 Lon: -93.313278), Call Sign: KLP906,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.040 MHz, 151.040 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Registrant: State Of (Department Of Transportation) Missouri, 105 West Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Phone: (573) 522-9503, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC0TCP, Licensee ID: L00918388, Grant Date: 07/08/2014, Expiration Date: 09/16/2024, Certifier: Tara J Smith, Registrant: Tara J Smith, 29269 Kent Ave, Harris, MO 64645

  • Call Sign: KC0TCQ, Licensee ID: L00918389, Grant Date: 07/08/2014, Expiration Date: 09/16/2024, Certifier: Robert L Smith, Registrant: Robert L Smith, 29269 Kent Ave, Harris, MO 64645


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6603A, N6603A, N-6603A, Serial Number: 28703, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 05/04/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Phillip L Wise, 15891 Highway 139, Harris, MO 64645

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harris, MO
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 41.7%Electricity
  • 8.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Harris, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Harris 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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