Homestown, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 73 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -59.7%
 
Males: 29  (40.8%)
Females: 44  (59.2%)
Median resident age:

56.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63879

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $12,143 in 2000)
Homestown $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,392 (it was $6,780 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Homestown $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $27,937; detached houses: $32,949; mobile homes: $10,701
March 2022 cost of living index in Homestown: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.2%

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    • 11293.3%Black alone
    • 10.8%White alone
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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1946

Elevation: 269 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 586 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.8% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (59.8 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (84.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (398.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wardell, MO (1.2 miles ),
North Wardell, MO (1.4 miles),
Pascola, MO (2.1 miles),
Bragg City, MO (2.6 miles),
Hayti Heights, MO (2.7 miles ),
Hayti, MO (2.8 miles ),
Portageville, MO (3.1 miles ),
Hayward, MO (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 36.33 N, Longitude: 89.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

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

Homestown satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Homestown, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (17.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (36.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (16.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (16.7%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (16.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Homestown, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.2%)
  • Media and communications workers (8.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (8.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (27.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (22.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.6%)
  • Cashiers (9.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Media and communications workers (16.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (16.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)

Average climate in Homestown, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Homestown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.4 miles away from the Homestown city center killed 17 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 tornado 27.0 miles away from the city center caused $30,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Homestown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 421% 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 16.1 miles away from Homestown center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 55.7 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 60.0 miles away from Homestown 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 22.8 miles away from Homestown 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 181.3 miles away from Homestown center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 53.4 miles away from Homestown 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 Pemiscot 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).
Homestown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Homestown:

  • PEMISCOT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; HAYTI, MO)
  • BENCHMARK HEALTHCARE OF PORTAGEVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PORTAGEVILLE, MO)
  • CARUTHERSVILLE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO)
  • LEGACY HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - KENNETT (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • HERITAGE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Homestown:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 32 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 46 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 54 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 59 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 70 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Union University (about 71 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Bethel University (about 75 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

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Pemiscot 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:

2.9 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

13.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Homestown:

Marital status in Homestown, MO
  • Never married: 45.0%
  • Now married: 21.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 28.3%

For population 25 years and over in Homestown:

  • High school or higher: 65.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 16.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Homestown, MO (based on Pemiscot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,26545
Mainline Protestant9457
Black Protestant6985
Catholic2631
Other1-
None7,124-
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
This county:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.6%
Missouri:

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

19.1%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Homestown:

50.2%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.7%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Homestown:

29.7
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Homestown:

17.4%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.9%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Homestown:

6.6
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Homestown:

34.8%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

52.7%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Homestown:

83.0%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Homestown, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$554
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$554
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,107

Strongest AM radio stations in Homestown:

  • 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)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KCRV (1370 AM; 1 kW; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KBOA (1540 AM; 1 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Homestown:

  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KXOQ (104.3 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: P.M. BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • KBOA-FM (105.5 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W205BN (88.9 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KAMJ (93.9 FM; GOSNELL, AR; Owner: PHOENIX BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Homestown:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.8mTotal length
  • 115Total average daily traffic
  • 51Total average daily truck traffic
  • 150Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Homestown, MO
  • 75.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.4%Electricity
  • 6.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Homestown, MO
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Homestown compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above 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.
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