Sundown, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 48.
Population change since 2000: +26.3%
Males: 18  (38.4%)
Females: 30  (61.6%)
Median resident age:

58.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 65676, 65761.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,451,051 (it was $24,500 in 2000)
Sundown $-655,451,051
MO $64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,544 (it was $15,360 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $220,978 (it was $102,100 in 2000)
Sundown:

$220,978
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $245,308; detached houses: $246,165
March 2022 cost of living index in Sundown: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.7%
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Ancestries: German (55.4%), Swedish (28.4%), English (5.4%), European (5.4%), Scottish (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1976

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 45 people per square mile   (very low).

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3 residents are foreign born (7.9% Europe).

This village:

7.9%
Missouri:

2.7%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sundown village:

0.5% ($525)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (56.3 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (180.1 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (351.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Theodosia, MO (1.2 miles ),
Pontiac, MO (2.0 miles),
Gainesville, MO (3.4 miles ),
Bull Shoals, AR (3.6 miles ),
Lakeview, AR (3.8 miles ),
Wasola, MO (4.0 miles),
Diamond City, AR (4.2 miles ),
Lead Hill, AR (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 36.57 N, Longitude: 92.64 W

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

Sundown satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Sundown, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sundown-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 40% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the Sundown village center killed 2 people and injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/7/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sundown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 538% 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 238.8 miles away from Sundown center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 241.7 miles away from Sundown center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 144.3 miles away from Sundown center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.3 miles away from Sundown 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 156.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 97.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ozark County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sundown:

  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 57 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 16,660)
  • Evangel University (about 57 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 58 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Drury University (about 58 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 84 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 87 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 93 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)

Points of interest:

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Ozark 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:

1.9 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sundown:

Marital status in Sundown, MO
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 74.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 3.0%

For population 25 years and over in Sundown:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 84.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sundown, MO (based on Ozark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,35218
Mainline Protestant4822
Catholic1511
Other31
None7,735-
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: 5
Here:

5.42 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Ozark County:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Ozark County:

8.68 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Missouri:

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

14.6%
Missouri:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sundown:

  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KTLO (1240 AM; 1 kW; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sundown:

  • KKTZ (93.5 FM; LAKEVIEW, AR; Owner: JOHN M. DOWDY)
  • KMAC (99.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, MO; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF G/VILLE, INC)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KTLO-FM (97.9 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRZK (106.3 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON)
  • KCMH (91.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: CHRISTIAN B/C GROUP OF MT. HOME, INC)
  • KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
  • KCTT-FM (101.7 FM; YELLVILLE, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KKOZ-FM (92.1 FM; AVA, MO; Owner: CORUM INDUSTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sundown:

  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)

Sundown fatal accident list:

Jul 18, 2006 09:15 AM, Us-160, Lat: 36.577110, Lon: -92.637030, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sundown, MO
  • 78.3%Electricity
  • 15.0%Utility gas
  • 6.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sundown compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
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