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North Wardell, Missouri

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Population in July 2007: 157.
Males: 75  (48.2%)
Females: 82  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

31.3 years
Missouri median age:

36.1 years

Zip code: 63879

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,505 (it was $27,692 in 2000)
North Wardell:

$46,505
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,601 (it was $13,172 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $78,190 (it was $30,600 in 2000)
North Wardell:

$78,190
MO:

$221,200
March 2022 cost of living index in North Wardell: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in North Wardell, MO (2000)
    • 16898.8%White alone
    • 21.2%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: United States (17.1%), Irish (9.4%), English (7.1%), German (1.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1946

Elevation: 268 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,648 people per square mile   (low).

North Wardell, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
North Wardell village:

0.7% ($206)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (61.3 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (86.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (396.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wardell, MO (0.7 miles ),
Homestown, MO (1.4 miles),
Pascola, MO (2.5 miles),
Portageville, MO (2.8 miles ),
Bragg City, MO (2.9 miles),
Hayward, MO (3.0 miles),
Gideon, MO (3.0 miles ),
Hayti Heights, MO (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.36 N, Longitude: 89.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Distribution of median household income in North Wardell, MO in 2022

North Wardell satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in North Wardell, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (44.4%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.4%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (58.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.5%)
  • Health care (3.2%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (26.1%)
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (17.4%)
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Social assistance (8.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.3%)
Most common occupations in North Wardell, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (19.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Construction laborers (9.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Personal appearance workers (17.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)

Average climate in North Wardell, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

North Wardell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.0 miles away from the North Wardell village 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 28.8 miles away from the village center caused $30,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Wardell-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 14.2 miles away from North Wardell center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 57.6 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 58.0 miles away from the city 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 24.6 miles away from North Wardell 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 179.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from North Wardell 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).
North Wardell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near North Wardell:

  • BENCHMARK HEALTHCARE OF PORTAGEVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PORTAGEVILLE, MO)
  • PEMISCOT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; HAYTI, MO)
  • CARUTHERSVILLE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO)
  • LEGACY HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - KENNETT (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Wardell:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 33 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 45 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 61 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 69 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Union University (about 72 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Bethel University (about 75 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Points of interest:

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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 village:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

67.2%
Whole state:

67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.0%
Whole state:

5.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This village:

16.4%
Whole state:

11.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This village:

10.9%
Whole state:

5.1%

For population 15 years and over in North Wardell:

Marital status in North Wardell, MO
  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 16.2%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

For population 25 years and over in North Wardell:

  • High school or higher: 64.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Missouri average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Wardell, 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
Pemiscot 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
Pemiscot County:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.6%
State:

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

19.1%
Missouri:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in North Wardell:

  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • 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.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KCRV (1370 AM; 1 kW; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBOA (1540 AM; 1 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Wardell:

  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around North Wardell:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Wardell, MO
  • 85.4%Utility gas
  • 10.4%Electricity
  • 4.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Wardell, MO
  • 85.7%Utility gas
  • 14.3%Electricity


North Wardell 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.
  • 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 significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly 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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