South Gorin, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 63 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -55.9%
Males: 28  (44.7%)
Females: 35  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63543

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,707 (it was $25,795 in 2000)
South Gorin:

$42,707
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,254 (it was $16,365 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-739,551,989 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
South Gorin $-739,551,989
MO $221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,707; detached houses: $72,961
March 2022 cost of living index in South Gorin: -16334.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.8%

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Ancestries: French (40.0%), German (20.0%), Welsh (20.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1889

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 313 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
South Gorin town:

0.8% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (93.4 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (152.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (248.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rutledge, MO (2.1 miles),
Wyaconda, MO (2.3 miles ),
Arbela, MO (2.7 miles),
Granger, MO (2.8 miles),
Luray, MO (3.1 miles),
Memphis, MO (3.2 miles ),
Baring, MO (3.5 miles),
Knox City, MO (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 40.36 N, Longitude: 92.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

Distribution of median household income in South Gorin, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Gorin, MO in 2022

South Gorin satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+10.0%).
Most common industries in South Gorin, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Truck transportation (25.0%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (32.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.1%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.0%)
  • Truck transportation (15.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.0%)
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (10.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.0%)
  • Alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (5.0%)
Most common occupations in South Gorin, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (29.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (18.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (39.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (32.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Carpenters (7.1%)
  • Woodworkers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (0.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (20.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (15.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)

Average climate in South Gorin, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Gorin, Missouri average temperatures South Gorin, Missouri average precipitation South Gorin, Missouri humidity South Gorin, Missouri wind speed South Gorin, Missouri snowfall South Gorin, Missouri sunshine South Gorin, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.3. This is worse than average.

City:

89.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.85
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.174. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.174
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 18.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.70. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.70
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

South Gorin-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the South Gorin town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 tornado 26.7 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Gorin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 234% 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 257.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 257.5 miles away from South Gorin 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 244.9 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 380.4 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 258.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 280.5 miles away from the city 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).
South Gorin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near South Gorin:

  • SCOTLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)
  • SCOTLAND COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MEMPHIS, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Gorin:

  • Truman State University (about 32 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 52 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 55 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 69 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Western Illinois University (about 71 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • University of Iowa (about 94 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Columbia College (about 99 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)

Public elementary/middle school in South Gorin:

  • GORIN ELEM. (Location: HWY U, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gorin District Volunteer 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:

2.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in South Gorin:

Marital status in South Gorin, MO
  • Never married: 29.1%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

For population 25 years and over in South Gorin:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 9.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 60.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Gorin, 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.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This 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
Gas Supply 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

South Gorin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $10,000 ($158.73)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($79.37)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($47.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($15.87)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($15.87)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($15.87)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($15.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($238.10)

South Gorin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $11,000 ($174.60)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($31.75)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $13,000 ($206.35)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($95.24)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($190.48)
    Property: $9,000 ($142.86)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($63.49)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($15.87)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,000 ($95.24)

Strongest AM radio stations in South Gorin:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Gorin:

  • 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.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K201DY (91.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around South Gorin:

  • 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)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • 1,385Total average daily traffic
  • 159Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,962Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in South Gorin, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for South Gorin, MO
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Gorin, MO
  • 76.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.8%Utility gas
  • 11.8%Electricity


South Gorin compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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.
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