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Wasola, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 113.
Males: 52  (46.7%)
Females: 61  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

81.0 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 65773

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,467
Wasola:

$38,467
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,555

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,190
Wasola:

$158,190
MO:

$221,200
March 2022 cost of living index in Wasola: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.1%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wasola, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wasola is 22 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (66.7%), Scottish (33.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1294 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (48.1 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (180.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (365.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Ava, MO (3.5 miles ),
Gainesville, MO (3.9 miles ),
Theodosia, MO (4.0 miles ),
Sundown, MO (4.0 miles),
Pontiac, MO (4.4 miles),
Mansfield, MO (4.7 miles ),
Norwood, MO (4.9 miles ),
Taneyville, MO (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.79 N, Longitude: 92.58 W

Area code: 417

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

5.6%
Missouri:

2.8%

Tornado activity:

Wasola-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.1 miles away from the Wasola place center killed 2 people and injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1959, a category F4 tornado 38.8 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wasola-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 529% 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 243.0 miles away from Wasola center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 249.7 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 148.8 miles away from the 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 153.5 miles away from the city 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 106.2 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 170.0 miles away from Wasola 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Wasola:

  • HEART OF THE OZARKS HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AVA, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wasola:

  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 48 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 16,660)
  • Evangel University (about 49 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 49 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Drury University (about 50 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 73 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 92 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 6,486)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 94 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Wasola: Oak Grove Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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 place:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.3%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wasola:

Marital status in Wasola, MO
  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 77.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Wasola:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

1.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wasola, 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
Ozark County:

5.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

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:
Here:

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Ozark County:

29.6%
Missouri:

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

14.6%
Missouri:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wasola:

  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KKOZ (1430 AM; 0 kW; AVA, MO; Owner: CORUM INDUSTRIES, INC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KMRF (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wasola:

  • KKOZ-FM (92.1 FM; AVA, MO; Owner: CORUM INDUSTRIES, INC.)
  • KMAC (99.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, MO; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF G/VILLE, INC)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKTZ (93.5 FM; LAKEVIEW, AR; Owner: JOHN M. DOWDY)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KXUS (97.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KRZK (106.3 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON)
  • KTRI-FM (95.9 FM; MANSFIELD, MO; Owner: KTRI RADIO, INC.)
  • K201CI (88.1 FM; MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS FOR SW MO. ST. UNIV.)
  • KTLO-FM (97.9 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKLH (104.7 FM; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: MW SPRINGMO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wasola:

  • 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)
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWBS-LP (Channel 56; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Wasola fatal accident list:

Feb 22, 2005 03:20 PM, 95-950, Lat: 36.793690, Lon: -92.579700, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.0mTotal length
  • $186,000Total costs
  • 2,480Total average daily traffic
  • 451Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,759Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wasola)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • A5P0076A, Hwy 5 (Lat: 36.814889 Lon: -92.588444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WREC395,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 09/17/2019, Expiration Date: 09/17/2029, Cancellation Date: 04/07/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • A5P0076A, Hwy 5 (Lat: 36.814889 Lon: -92.588444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRNU419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/24/2021, Expiration Date: 08/24/2031, Cancellation Date: 03/21/2023, Certifier: William Hackett, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • WASOLA, .5 Mi W Of (Lat: 36.787000 Lon: -92.565694), Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WCU571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2162.00 MHz, 2165.20 MHz, 2168.40 MHz, 2171.60 MHz, 2174.80 MHz, 2178.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/1991, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/20/1998, Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 N Tucker Rm 9-B-8, St Louis, MO 63101


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N8MKA, Previous Call Sign: KB8HLY, Licensee ID: L00214467, Grant Date: 07/27/2021, Expiration Date: 07/27/2031, Certifier: Lemuel P Smyth, Registrant: Lemuel P Smyth, 31625 State Highway 95, Wasola, MO 65773

  • Call Sign: KF0DZR, Licensee ID: L02404194, Grant Date: 02/22/2021, Expiration Date: 02/22/2031, Certifier: James C Thorn, Registrant: James C Thorn, 188 County Road 125, Wasola, MO 65773

  • Call Sign: KF0KPY, Licensee ID: L02586416, Grant Date: 10/20/2022, Expiration Date: 10/20/2032, Certifier: Timothy J Twitty, Registrant: Timothy J Twitty, Box 522 Cr 950, Wasola, MO 65773



FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Wasola)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 17 took place in 2011, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Wasola, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (65.0%), and Structure Fires (26.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wasola, MO
    • 8065.0%Outside Fires
    • 3226.0%Structure Fires
    • 64.9%Other
    • 54.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wasola, MO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wasola, MO
  • 78.0%Electricity
  • 22.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wasola, MO
  • 100.0%Wood


Wasola 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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