Harwood, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 31 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -65.6%
Males: 17  (57.1%)
Females: 14  (42.9%)
Median resident age:

57.2 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64750

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Harwood $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $6,210 (it was $11,028 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $12,000 in 2000)
Harwood $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $185,644; detached houses: $184,824
March 2022 cost of living index in Harwood: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 57.1%
(40.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Harwood, MO (2022)
    • 457.1%White alone
    • 228.6%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Harwood, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harwood is 49 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1822

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 301 people per square mile   (very low).

Harwood, Missouri map

7 residents are foreign born (3.3% Europe, 3.3% Latin America, 1.1% Asia).

This village:

7.8%
Missouri:

2.7%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Harwood village:

1.7% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (67.9 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (80.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (386.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Schell City, MO (2.2 miles ),
Walker, MO (2.4 miles ),
Rockville, MO (3.0 miles),
El Dorado Springs, MO (3.1 miles ),
Nevada, MO (3.7 miles ),
Rich Hill, MO (3.9 miles ),
Metz, MO (4.0 miles),
Milo, MO (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 37.96 N, Longitude: 94.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 417

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

Harwood satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+1.1%).

Average climate in Harwood, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Harwood, Missouri average temperatures Harwood, Missouri average precipitation Harwood, Missouri humidity Harwood, Missouri wind speed Harwood, Missouri snowfall Harwood, Missouri sunshine Harwood, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.4. This is about average.

City:

64.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.49. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.49
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.44. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.44
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Harwood-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/17/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the Harwood village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/17/1995, a category F3 tornado 5.5 miles away from the village center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 570% 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 186.0 miles away from Harwood center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 221.5 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 199.8 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 195.8 miles away from Harwood center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 270.6 miles away from Harwood 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 257.1 miles away from Harwood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Vernon County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Harwood:

  • SAC OSAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; EL DORADO SPG, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • COMMUNITY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF NEVADA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • PAUL L AND MARTHA BARONE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • MEDICALODGES NEVADA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NEVADA, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harwood:

  • Southwest Baptist University (about 48 miles; Bolivar, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,783)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 50 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 60 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 62 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Allen County Community College (about 68 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • Drury University (about 70 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 71 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)

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Vernon 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 village:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Harwood:

Marital status in Harwood, MO
  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 42.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 42.5%

For population 25 years and over in Harwood:

  • High school or higher: 57.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 7848.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harwood, MO (based on Vernon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,24036
Mainline Protestant1,61811
Catholic5422
Other5223
None11,237-
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
Vernon County:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.5%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.7%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.5%
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
Water Supply 1$1,141$13,6921$393
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,097
Financial Administration 0$0 1$782
Totals for Government 1$1,141$13,6923$2,272

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $5,000 ($161.29)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($96.77)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($32.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($193.55)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,000 ($193.55)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($32.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $6,000 ($193.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($96.77)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($193.55)
    Property: $4,000 ($129.03)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($64.52)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($96.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Harwood:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KESM (1580 AM; 0 kW; ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KNEM (1240 AM; 0 kW; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harwood:

  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KESM-FM (105.5 FM; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.6mTotal length
  • $196,000Total costs
  • 2,159Total average daily traffic
  • 262Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,996Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Harwood, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 71990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Harwood, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0SQW, Licensee ID: L00149141, Grant Date: 06/04/2015, Expiration Date: 06/04/2025, Certifier: Larry A Carter, Registrant: Larry A Carter, 13675 S 2900 Rd, Harwood, MO 64750

  • Call Sign: N0ACS, Grant Date: 03/16/1995, Expiration Date: 03/16/2005, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2007, Registrant: John R Morris, Harwood, MO 64750

  • Call Sign: KD0GGG, Licensee ID: L01459285, Grant Date: 12/30/2020, Expiration Date: 12/30/2030, Certifier: Jon D Cretel, Registrant: Jon D Cretel, 29582 E Harmony Rd, Harwood, MO 64750

  • Call Sign: KE0SMW, Licensee ID: L02199574, Grant Date: 07/09/2018, Expiration Date: 07/09/2028, Certifier: Larry A Carter, Registrant: West Central Fm Association, 13675 S 2900 Rd, Harwood, MO 64750


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harwood, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Harwood compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house 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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