Plato, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 89 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Males: 58  (65.6%)
Females: 31  (34.4%)
Median resident age:

23.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,149
Plato:

$42,149
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,548

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $134,007
Plato:

$134,007
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $120,326; detached houses: $144,666; mobile homes: $38,060
March 2022 cost of living index in Plato: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.5%

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  • Races in Plato, MO (2022)
    • 12897.7%White alone
    • 10.8%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Plato, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Plato is 18 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (28.6%), Irish (9.5%), Scotch-Irish (9.5%), Welsh (9.5%), German (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1120 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (62.1 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (133.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (385.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fort Leonard Wood, MO (4.2 miles ),
Houston, MO (4.4 miles ),
Twin Bridges, MO (4.5 miles),
Licking, MO (4.5 miles ),
Evergreen, MO (4.5 miles),
Waynesville, MO (4.7 miles ),
St. Robert, MO (4.8 miles ),
Hartville, MO (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.50 N, Longitude: 92.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Distribution of median household income in Plato, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Plato, MO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Missouri:

2.8%

Tornado activity:

Plato-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.8 miles away from the Plato village center killed 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1959, a category F4 tornado 19.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Plato-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 479% 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 270.4 miles away from Plato 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 147.7 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 286.8 miles away from Plato 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 149.7 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 245.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 166.7 miles away from Plato 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 Texas County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 12, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Plato:

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 40 miles; Rolla, MO; Full-time enrollment: 6,486)
  • Evangel University (about 61 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 62 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Drury University (about 62 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 62 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 16,660)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 66 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Lincoln University (about 74 miles; Jefferson City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,348)

Public high school in Plato:

  • PLATO HIGH (Students: 333, Location: 10645 PLATO DR, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Plato:

  • PLATO ELEM. (Location: 10645 PLATO DR, Grades: PK-5)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Plato Rural Fire Protection Association (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Texas 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:

2.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

85.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Plato (2011 data):

  • Legacy Bank & Trust Company: Plato Branch at 10603 Hwy 32, branch established on 2009/01/20. Info updated 2009/02/27: Bank assets: $123.2 mil, Deposits: $100.7 mil, headquarters in Rogersville, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Century Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Plato:

Marital status in Plato, MO
  • Never married: 7.2%
  • Now married: 81.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 1.4%

For population 25 years and over in Plato:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Plato, MO (based on Texas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,13984
Mainline Protestant8075
Other3604
Catholic3164
None11,386-
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: 6
Texas County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Texas County:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Texas County:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Texas County:

29.1%
State:

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

12.4%
State:

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

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $17,000 ($191.01)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($44.94)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($33.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($78.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($67.42)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $30,000 ($337.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($11.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($44.94)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,000 ($33.71)

Plato government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $178,000 ($2000.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $174,000 ($1955.06)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($44.94)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $121,000 ($1359.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Plato:

  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJPW (1390 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMRF (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KBTC (1250 AM; 1 kW; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Plato:

  • KJEL (103.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K201AA (88.1 FM; BOLIVAR, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • K275AF (102.9 FM; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • KCLQ (107.9 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF LEBANON, INC.)
  • KJPW-FM (102.3 FM; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KUNQ (99.3 FM; HOUSTON, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • K201CI (88.1 FM; MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS FOR SW MO. ST. UNIV.)
  • KTTK (90.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: LEBANON EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KFBD-FM (97.9 FM; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Plato:

  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KOZK (Channel 21; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KSPR (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SPRINGFIELD LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLR (Channel 10; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: VHR SPRINGFIELD LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDEB-TV (Channel 27; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: QUORUM OF MISSOURI LICENSE, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • $234,000Total costs
  • 3,501Total average daily traffic
  • 483Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,243Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • NW CORNER OF TEXAS C, 14306 Hwy Aw (Lat: 37.566944 Lon: -92.129444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WPKC829,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.205 MHz, Grant Date: 02/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/22/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Certifier: Daniel L Curtis, Registrant: Roby Area Rescue Squad, 14306 Hwy Aw, Plato, MO 65552, Phone: (417) 458-4321, Fax: (417) 458-4728

  • 12095 Hwy Ah (Lat: 37.490833 Lon: -92.242833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.5 m, Overall height: 25.9 m, Call Sign: WPYW720,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.820 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/2013, Expiration Date: 11/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/20/2024, Certifier: Lyle L Adcock, Registrant: L & B Electronics, Eldon, MO 65026, Phone: (573) 392-7554, Fax: (573) 392-1405, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BLOODLAND MO, 14341 Verbena Drive (Lat: 37.573472 Lon: -92.138750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRJU372,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2020, Expiration Date: 10/28/2030, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Plato)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3565E, N3565E, N-3565E, Serial Number: 11AC1808, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 08/03/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/03/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Gregory Vanzyverden, 11000 Blackjack Dr / Po Box C, Plato, MO 65552

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Plato, MO
  • 57.5%Electricity
  • 27.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Wood
  • 5.0%Utility gas


Plato compared to Missouri state average:

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