Linneus, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 275 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -25.5%
Males: 146  (53.1%)
Females: 129  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64653.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,108 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Linneus:

$52,108
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,708 (it was $12,437 in 2000)

Linneus city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $62,899 (it was $31,000 in 2000)
Linneus:

$62,899
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $80,126; detached houses: $86,542; mobile homes: $45,539

Median gross rent in 2022: $326.

March 2022 cost of living index in Linneus: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.9%

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  • Races in Linneus, MO (2022)
    • 19694.7%White alone
    • 21.0%American Indian alone
    • 21.0%Two or more races
    • 21.0%Hispanic
    • 10.5%Black alone

Races in Linneus detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Linneus, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Linneus is 93 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (33.8%), German (13.0%), English (3.9%), Irish (3.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.6%), Scottish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1859

Elevation: 837 feet

Land area: 1.08 square miles.

Population density: 254 people per square mile   (very low).

Linneus, Missouri map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $598 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $369 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (78.9 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (91.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (318.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Purdin, MO (2.3 miles ),
Laclede, MO (2.5 miles ),
Meadville, MO (3.0 miles ),
Brookfield, MO (3.0 miles ),
Browning, MO (3.3 miles ),
Wheeling, MO (3.5 miles ),
Sumner, MO (4.0 miles),
Chula, MO (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.88 N, Longitude: 93.19 W

Area code: 660

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

3.8%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Linneus, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.1%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.2%)
  • Apparel (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Apparel (14.7%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Food (8.8%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Linneus, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Child care workers (3.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Food processing workers (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (19.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.4%)
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.4%)
  • Teachers, special education (4.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.4%)

Average climate in Linneus, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Linneus-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.4 miles away from the Linneus city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/12/1970, a category F4 tornado 28.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Linneus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 359% 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 313.7 miles away from the city 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 300.9 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 358.6 miles away from Linneus center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 300.9 miles away from Linneus 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 272.4 miles away from the city 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 292.9 miles away from the city 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 Linn County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Linneus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Linneus:

  • PARKVIEW MEADOWS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • MCLARNEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • BROOKFIELD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF BROOKFIELD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PERSHING HOSPICE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PERSHING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Linneus:

  • Truman State University (about 39 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 51 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Columbia College (about 79 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 80 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • State Fair Community College (about 82 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 84 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 86 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Private elementary/middle schools in Linneus:

  • LOCUST CREEK MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 23, Location: COUNTY ROAD P, Grades: UG-8)
  • LOCUST CREEK MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 19, Location: 20790 HIGHWAY P, Grades: 1-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Linneus Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Linn 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 city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Linneus:

Marital status in Linneus, MO
  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 69.3%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Linneus:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Linneus, MO (based on Linn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,55030
Mainline Protestant2,97015
Catholic9942
Other1193
None4,128-
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
Linn County:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

5.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.9%
Missouri:

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

15.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

62.6%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Linneus:

65.5%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.4
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

13.7%
Missouri:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Linneus:

30.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

69.4%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.1%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Linneus, 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 2$6,776$40,6560$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$250
Totals for Government 2$6,776$40,6564$250

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $263,000 ($956.36)
    Electric Utilities: $140,000 ($509.09)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($36.36)
    Water Utilities: $9,000 ($32.73)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($29.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $63,000 ($229.09)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $26,000 ($94.55)
    Other: $3,000 ($10.91)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $35,000 ($127.27)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $300,000 ($1090.91)
    Water Utilities: $78,000 ($283.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000 ($50.91)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($14.55)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($54.55)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($21.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $142,000 ($516.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Linneus:

  • KFMZ (1470 AM; 0 kW; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Linneus:

  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KULH (105.9 FM; WHEELING, MO; Owner: RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNLIMITED, INC.)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KTTN-FM (92.3 FM; TRENTON, MO; Owner: LUEHRS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGOZ (101.7 FM; GALLATIN, MO; Owner: PAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 44.8mTotal length
  • $475,000Total costs
  • 1,416Total average daily traffic
  • 128Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,723Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Linneus, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 51990-1999
  • 82000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Linneus, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Linneus)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • LINEUS, 109 N High Street (Lat: 39.879722 Lon: -93.190000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: KAG695,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz, 155.490 MHz, 155.370 MHz, 155.730 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2020, Expiration Date: 12/19/2030, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports., Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB0VMK, Licensee ID: L01091747, Grant Date: 12/06/2005, Expiration Date: 03/04/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2018, Certifier: Jack A Willis, Registrant: Jack A Willis, 743 Memorial Dr, Linneus, MO 64653

  • Call Sign: KB0YMR, Grant Date: 09/17/1996, Expiration Date: 09/17/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/18/2008, Registrant: Bradley W Dawson, Rr 2 Box 101, Linneus, MO 64653

  • Call Sign: KB0YWV, Licensee ID: L01182525, Grant Date: 08/15/2006, Expiration Date: 11/07/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2018, Certifier: Eddie A Willis, Registrant: Eddie A Willis, 743 Memorial Dr, Linneus, MO 64653

  • Call Sign: KC0BHI, Licensee ID: L01276436, Grant Date: 04/26/2007, Expiration Date: 06/17/2017, Cancellation Date: 06/18/2019, Certifier: Leona M Willis, Registrant: Leona M Willis, 743 Memorial Dr, Linneus, MO 64653

  • Call Sign: N0NUF, Licensee ID: L01430582, Grant Date: 11/29/2018, Expiration Date: 02/17/2029, Certifier: Scott M Graham, Registrant: Scott M Graham, 728 S Buchanan St, Linneus, MO 64653-9508

  • Call Sign: N0SAY, Grant Date: 03/02/1999, Expiration Date: 04/14/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2004, Registrant: Julie A Graham, 728 S Buchanan St, Linneus, MO 64653-9508

  • Call Sign: KE0OTO, Licensee ID: L02136807, Grant Date: 10/18/2017, Expiration Date: 10/18/2027, Certifier: James A Johnson, Registrant: James A Johnson, 605 N High St, Linneus, MO 64653


Most common first names in Linneus, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1074.3 years
Mary1077.9 years
James678.2 years
Ray677.5 years
George589.4 years
William581.6 years
Thomas573.4 years
Anna485.3 years
Joseph475.3 years
Viola483.0 years
Most common last names in Linneus, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wood977.6 years
Buckman780.4 years
Singleton677.0 years
Johnson682.6 years
Labar679.2 years
Thorne579.6 years
Powell585.0 years
Spencer587.0 years
Allen489.0 years
Turner485.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Linneus, MO
  • 62.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.3%Electricity
  • 9.4%Utility gas
  • 6.2%Wood
  • 1.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Linneus, MO
  • 62.5%Electricity
  • 37.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Linneus 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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