Lithium, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 89.
Males: 62  (70.2%)
Females: 27  (29.8%)
Median resident age:

48.5 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Median resident age: 27.5 years

Zip code: 63775

March 2022 cost of living index in Lithium: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 38.3%

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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 385 feet

Land area: 0.00 square miles.

Population density: 46,250 people per square mile   (very high).

Lithium, Missouri map

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (58.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (300.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Brewer, MO (2.1 miles ),
St. Mary, MO (2.2 miles ),
Kaskaskia, IL (2.5 miles),
Chester, IL (2.6 miles ),
Perryville, MO (2.7 miles ),
Ozora, MO (2.9 miles),
Rockwood, IL (3.2 miles),
Ellis Grove, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.83 N, Longitude: 89.88 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Lithium, MO in 2022

Lithium satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Lithium, 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 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 76.2. This is about average.

City:

76.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 1.19. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.19
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.32
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lithium-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Lithium village center injured 5 people and caused $7 million in damages.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 tornado 10.9 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused $8 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lithium-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 347% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from Lithium 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 49.8 miles away from Lithium center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from the city 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 87.8 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 128.2 miles away from Lithium center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 115.3 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 Perry County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 20, Tornadoes: 16, Winds: 6, 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 Lithium:

  • CHESTER REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CHESTER, IL)
  • PERRY COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTERS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • FMC - RANDOLPH COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CHESTER, IL)
  • PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRYOAKS NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lithium:

  • Mineral Area College (about 33 miles; Park Hills, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 38 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 41 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • John A Logan College (about 44 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Jefferson College (about 48 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 48 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • McKendree University (about 54 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)

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Perry 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:

3.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

78.6%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

17.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lithium:

Marital status in Lithium, MO
  • Never married: 58.0%
  • Now married: 42.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lithium:

  • High school or higher: 52.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lithium, MO (based on Perry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,9408
Evangelical Protestant5,18718
Mainline Protestant3074
Other11
None6,536-
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
Perry County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Perry County:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Perry County:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

7.47 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.0%
Missouri:

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

11.5%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lithium:

  • KSGM (980 AM; 1 kW; CHESTER, IL; Owner: DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WHCO (1230 AM; 1 kW; SPARTA, IL; Owner: HIRSCH COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lithium:

  • KBDZ (93.1 FM; PERRYVILLE, MO; Owner: D/B/A DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTJJ (98.5 FM; FARMINGTON, MO; Owner: KREI, INC.)
  • KPNT (105.7 FM; ST. GENEVIEVE, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Lithium:

  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • $648,000Total costs
  • 2,447Total average daily traffic
  • 643Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,417Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lithium, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


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