Metz, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 19 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -71.6%
Males: 12  (66.7%)
Females: (33.3%)
Median resident age:

50.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64765

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,556 (it was $9,063 in 2000)
Metz:

$40,556
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,310 (it was $6,940 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $10,000 in 2000)
Metz $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $91,367; detached houses: $58,571; mobile homes: $144,068
March 2022 cost of living index in Metz: -1832.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1907

Elevation: 788 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 156 people per square mile   (very low).

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

2.0% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (64.1 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (74.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (383.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Stotesbury, MO (2.6 miles),
Rich Hill, MO (2.9 miles ),
Richards, MO (2.9 miles),
Hume, MO (3.2 miles ),
Deerfield, MO (3.4 miles),
Nevada, MO (3.4 miles ),
Foster, MO (3.5 miles),
Walker, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 38.00 N, Longitude: 94.44 W

Area code: 417

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

Metz satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Metz, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Metz, Missouri average temperatures Metz, Missouri average precipitation Metz, Missouri humidity Metz, Missouri wind speed Metz, Missouri snowfall Metz, Missouri sunshine Metz, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 50.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.256. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.256
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 1.70. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.70
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.495. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.495
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Metz-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.2 miles away from the Metz town center killed 4 people and injured 30 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 5/17/1995, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the town center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Metz-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 588% 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 174.8 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 213.5 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 190.4 miles away from Metz 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 181.1 miles away from Metz center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.9 miles away from Metz center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 212.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: 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).
Metz topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Metz:

  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF NEVADA (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • HEARTLAND BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES (Hospital, about 12 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • PAUL L AND MARTHA BARONE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • MEDICALODGES NEVADA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • MOORE-FEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEVADA, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Metz:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 45 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Allen County Community College (about 53 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 63 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 63 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 64 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 65 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Wright Career College (about 66 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 3,107)

Points of interest:

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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 town:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Metz (2011 data):

  • Metz Banking Company: - Metz Branch at 184 S Main Street, branch established on 2004/09/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $64.2 mil, Deposits: $57.5 mil, headquarters in Nevada, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Metz:

Marital status in Metz, MO
  • Never married: 50.4%
  • Now married: 32.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Metz:

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

40.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Metz, 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
Here:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

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:
This 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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $5,000 ($263.16)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($157.89)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($52.63)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($52.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($52.63)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($52.63)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($52.63)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($315.79)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,000 ($315.79)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($52.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $7,000 ($368.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($157.89)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,000 ($315.79)
    Property: $5,000 ($263.16)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($105.26)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($157.89)

Strongest AM radio stations in Metz:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KNEM (1240 AM; 0 kW; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Metz:

  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 42.4mTotal length
  • $1,158,000Total costs
  • 1,483Total average daily traffic
  • 165Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,054Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Metz, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Metz, MO

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 38.012500 Lon: -94.451389, Call Sign: WPGU522,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.025 MHz, 457.025 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2005, Expiration Date: 03/23/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2015, Registrant: Commenco, Inc., 4901 Bristol Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129, Phone: (816) 753-2166, Fax: (816) 753-3688, Email:


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


Metz compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below 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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