Rutledge, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 81 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.4%
 
Males: 52  (64.7%)
Females: 29  (35.3%)
Median resident age:

14.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63563

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $14,063 in 2000)
Rutledge $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $11,057 (it was $9,545 in 2000)

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

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $173,879; detached houses: $173,885
March 2022 cost of living index in Rutledge: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%

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  • Races in Rutledge, MO (2022)
    • 6595.6%White alone
    • 22.9%Other race alone



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Rutledge, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rutledge is 77 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (77.8%), English (11.1%), Irish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1892

Elevation: 770 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 627 people per square mile   (low).

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

2.5% ($250)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (95.4 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (152.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (252.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

South Gorin, MO (2.1 miles),
Baring, MO (2.8 miles),
Wyaconda, MO (3.2 miles ),
Arbela, MO (3.3 miles),
Memphis, MO (3.3 miles ),
Edina, MO (3.3 miles ),
Granger, MO (3.5 miles),
Knox City, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.31 N, Longitude: 92.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

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

Rutledge satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Rutledge, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rutledge-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 29% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the Rutledge town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 24.0 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rutledge-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 239% 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 258.9 miles away from Rutledge center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 258.9 miles away from Rutledge 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 246.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 375.8 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 257.6 miles away from Rutledge center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 281.6 miles away from Rutledge 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 Scotland County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Rutledge:

  • SCOTLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rutledge:

  • Truman State University (about 28 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 54 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 60 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 65 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Western Illinois University (about 75 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Columbia College (about 95 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 96 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rutledge Community Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Scotland 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:

2.9 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rutledge:

Marital status in Rutledge, MO
  • Never married: 36.0%
  • Now married: 38.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 19.1%

For population 25 years and over in Rutledge:

  • High school or higher: 52.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rutledge, MO (based on Scotland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6699
Mainline Protestant6287
Catholic1231
Other-1
None3,423-
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
Scotland County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Scotland County:

14.58 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.7%
Missouri:

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

10.8%
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 Government Administration 0$0 6$3,097
Totals for Government 0$0 6$3,097

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $5,000 ($61.73)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($49.38)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($37.04)
    Housing and Community Development: $2,000 ($24.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($12.35)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($12.35)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $8,000 ($98.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($49.38)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $19,000 ($234.57)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($61.73)
    Property: $2,000 ($24.69)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $56,000 ($691.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rutledge:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rutledge:

  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K201DY (91.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Rutledge:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K34CW (Channel 34; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 37.8mTotal length
  • $589,000Total costs
  • 1,790Total average daily traffic
  • 219Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,530Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rutledge, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rutledge, MO

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 40.387389 Lon: -92.110861, Call Sign: WQZZ484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.540 MHz, 159.922 MHz, 160.132 MHz, 160.170 MHz, 160.200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2017, Expiration Date: 09/14/2027, Certifier: Keith Sensenig, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD0JBQ, Licensee ID: L01522162, Grant Date: 10/05/2009, Expiration Date: 10/05/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2021, Certifier: James E Robertson, Registrant: James E Robertson, Route 1 Box 91, Rutledge, MO 63563-9639

  • Call Sign: KE0FAI, Licensee ID: L01951013, Grant Date: 06/24/2015, Expiration Date: 06/24/2025, Certifier: Chad G Knepp, Registrant: Chad G Knepp, 2 Smith Rd, Rutledge, MO 63563

  • Call Sign: K3JED, Previous Call Sign: KE8ELJ, Licensee ID: L02030919, Grant Date: 06/28/2016, Expiration Date: 06/28/2026, Certifier: Jed D Brensinger, Registrant: Jed D Brensinger, 1 Dancing Rabbit Ln, Unit 4, Rutledge, MO 63563


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rutledge, MO
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Wood
  • 11.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rutledge, MO
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Wood


Rutledge 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.
  • 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 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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