Schell City, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 228 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.3%
 
Males: 101  (44.5%)
Females: 127  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

53.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64783.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $26,423 (it was $20,500 in 2000)
Schell City:

$26,423
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,344 (it was $11,027 in 2000)

Schell City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,354 (it was $21,700 in 2000)
Schell City:

$56,354
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,428; detached houses: $84,878; mobile homes: $45,747

Median gross rent in 2022: $423.

March 2022 cost of living index in Schell City: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.6%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Schell City, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Schell City is 269 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (26.9%), Irish (25.0%), American (11.5%), Scotch-Irish (9.6%), English (3.8%), French Canadian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1879

Elevation: 747 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 362 people per square mile   (very low).

Schell City, Missouri map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Missouri:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Schell City city:

1.0% ($212)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (64.0 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (76.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (391.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Rockville, MO (2.0 miles),
Harwood, MO (2.2 miles),
Walker, MO (3.2 miles ),
El Dorado Springs, MO (3.4 miles ),
Appleton City, MO (3.6 miles ),
Rich Hill, MO (3.8 miles ),
Roscoe, MO (4.1 miles),
Metz, MO (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 38.02 N, Longitude: 94.12 W

Area code: 417

Distribution of median household income in Schell City, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Schell City, MO in 2022
Schell City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Schell City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.9%)
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.4%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (12.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (10.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (37.8%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Social assistance (13.3%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Schell City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction laborers (10.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (20.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.0%)
  • Engineers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Top executives (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)

Average climate in Schell City, 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 NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.4. This is about average.

City:

64.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.49. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.49
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.44. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.44
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Schell City-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/17/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the Schell City city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1999, a category F3 tornado 10.2 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Schell City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 563% 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 190.1 miles away from Schell City center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 226.1 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 204.2 miles away from the city 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 198.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 274.0 miles away from Schell 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 256.8 miles away from Schell City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), 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).
Schell City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Schell City:

  • SAC OSAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; EL DORADO SPG, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • COMMUNITY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • ELLETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; APPLETON CITY, MO)
  • APPLETON CITY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; APPLETON CITY, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Schell City:

  • Southwest Baptist University (about 49 miles; Bolivar, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,783)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 55 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 55 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • State Fair Community College (about 66 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 67 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 70 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Wright Career College (about 70 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 3,107)

Public elementary/middle school in Schell City:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Schell City Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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 city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Schell City (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank, S/B: at 100 North Main Street, branch established on 1910/11/24. Info updated 2007/12/20: Bank assets: $69.7 mil, Deposits: $56.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Schell City:

Marital status in Schell City, MO
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in Schell City:

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Schell City, 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
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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:
Vernon County:

9.5%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.5%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

55.9%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Schell City:

48.7%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Schell City:

23.7%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Schell City:

20.9%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Schell City:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Schell City:

57.5%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Schell City:

48.6%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

71.3%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Schell City, MO Residents

Schell City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($166.67)
    Financial Administration: $26,000 ($114.04)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($96.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($61.40)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($30.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $25,000 ($109.65)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($30.70)

Schell City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($61.40)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($8.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $89,000 ($390.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($43.86)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($48.25)
    Public Utilities Sales: $10,000 ($43.86)

Schell City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $260,000 ($1140.35)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $258,000 ($1131.58)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($8.77)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,000 ($4.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Schell City:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KESM (1580 AM; 0 kW; ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KNEM (1240 AM; 0 kW; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Schell City:

  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KESM-FM (105.5 FM; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDKD-FM (95.3 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: CLINTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.5mTotal length
  • $538,000Total costs
  • 1,510Total average daily traffic
  • 192Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,093Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF0PGG, Licensee ID: L02766891, Grant Date: 03/02/2024, Expiration Date: 03/02/2034, Certifier: Terry L Fowler, Registrant: Terry L Fowler, 222 W 3rd St, Schell City, MO 64783


Most common first names in Schell City, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1373.3 years
William1377.9 years
John1078.9 years
George879.9 years
James877.7 years
Charles777.1 years
Mary783.0 years
Elsie575.0 years
Dorothy578.2 years
Thelma573.0 years
Most common last names in Schell City, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith976.7 years
Davis774.7 years
Harms774.6 years
Maus773.9 years
Haddix579.6 years
Dade585.6 years
Ijams582.6 years
Hillier585.0 years
Nichols580.8 years
Bailey485.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Schell City, MO
  • 56.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.1%Electricity
  • 21.1%Wood
  • 1.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Schell City, MO
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Schell City compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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