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Arcola, Missouri

Arcola is a village in Dade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 37 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Arcola has been in operation since 1873. The village's name commemorates the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole, in Italy.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 55 people, 31 households, and 16 families living in the village. The population density was 183.3 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 176.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 9.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.4% were non-families. 48.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the village was 63.2 years. 12.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 45.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 45 people, 23 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 155.0 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 106.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.8% were non-families. 43.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 39.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 35.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $15,938, and the median income for a family was $33,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,123. There were 36.4% of families and 34.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 35.3% of those over 64.

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Dadeville, Missouri

Dadeville is a village in Dade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.

History
There have been two Dade County towns called Dadeville: an earlier Dadeville was founded in the 1840s and went extinct after the county seat was established at Greenfield. The current site of Dadeville was first called Melville. A post office called Melville opened in 1853, and the name was changed to Dadeville in 1858. The village is named after Dade County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 234 people, 90 households, and 69 families living in the village. The population density was 236.4 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 105.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 44 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.6% male and 53.4% female. Cows and other livestock make up 79% of population.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 224 people, 93 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 225.5 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 103.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.88% White, 1.34% Native American, 0.45% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 93 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,135. About 19.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.9% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mount Etna Morris — former State Treasurer of Missouri, born and raised in Dadeville

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Everton, Missouri

Everton is a city in southeast Dade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 273 at the 2020 census.

History
Everton was platted in 1881. The city was named by railroad officials in honor of a man with the surname Evert or Everett, but the identity of the namesake is unknown to the State Historical Society of Missouri. A post office called Everton has been in operation since 1881.

Geography
Everton is located on the Springfield Plateau region of the Ozarks in southeast Dade County, south of Stockton Lake between Ash Grove and Greenfield.

U.S. Route 160 passes the east side of the town and the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway passes the southwest side, along Sinking Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 319 people, 128 households, and 90 families living in the city. The population density was 911.4 PD/sqmi. There were 168 housing units at an average density of 480.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.9% African American, 1.6% Native American, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 128 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 322 people, 134 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 939.3 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 463.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.52% White, 0.93% Native American, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 134 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,208, and the median income for a family was $33,571. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $16,111 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,464. About 16.3% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 33.3% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Everton contains a public park named Dye's Park to the south of the city. This park boasts the Historic Dade County Courthouse, also known as the Penn Cabin, which was the county's first courthouse.

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Greenfield, Missouri

Greenfield is a city in Dade County, Missouri. The population was 1,220 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Dade County.

History
Greenfield was laid out in 1841, and named for the greenery of the original town site. A post office called Greenfield has been in operation since 1850.

The Greenfield square is lined with buildings built in the 1880s out of bricks made in the Greenfield Brickyard. The Greenfield Opera House Building, which opened in 1888, is known as the "Jewel of the Square" and is still used for the summer productions of the Dade County Community Theater. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with the Washington Hotel.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,371 people, 600 households, and 336 families living in the city. The population density was 1202.6 PD/sqmi. There were 709 housing units at an average density of 621.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.8% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 600 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 623 households, and 368 families living in the city. The population density was 1,235.0 PD/sqmi. There were 731 housing units at an average density of 664.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.88% White, 0.37% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 623 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,336, and the median income for a family was $28,594. Males had a median income of $27,955 versus $17,727 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,051. About 12.3% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Greenfield is administered by Greenfield R-IV School District, which operates one elementary school and Greenfield High School. Faith Fellowship Christian Academy is a private institution. Greenfield R-IV gained international notoriety in 2022 for refusing to renew the contract of a secondary English teacher who used a worksheet in class regarding “racial privilege.” https://www.newsweek.com/teacher-loses-job-after-assigning-how-racially-privileged-are-you-paper-1696136 Greenfield has a lending library, the Dade County Library.

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Lockwood, Missouri

Lockwood is a city in Dade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 846 at the 2020 census.

History
Lockwood was platted in 1881. The community was named after J. E. Lockwood, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Lockwood since 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, of which 0.97 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 936 people, 381 households, and 244 families living in the city. The population density was 964.9 PD/sqmi. There were 451 housing units at an average density of 464.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 381 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 989 people, 409 households, and 283 families living in the city. The population density was 1,070.3 PD/sqmi. There were 468 housing units at an average density of 506.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 1.01% Native American, 0.40% Asian, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 409 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,125, and the median income for a family was $32,794. Males had a median income of $22,857 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,439. About 10.6% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Lockwood is administered by Lockwood R-I School District.

Lockwood has a lending library, the Lockwood Public Library.

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South Greenfield, Missouri

South Greenfield is a village in Dade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 122 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 90 people, 40 households, and 26 families residing in the village. The population density was 562.5 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 287.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White and 3.3% Native American.

There were 40 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the village was 41.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 136 people, 54 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 798.1 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 346.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.26% White, and 0.74% from two or more races.

There were 54 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $19,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,241. There were 28.1% of families and 30.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 38.2% of under eighteens and 35.7% of those over 64.

History
South Greenfield was originally called Watkins, and under the latter name was laid out in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Watkins was established in 1881, and the name was changed to South Greenfield in 1891.

The Dilday Mill was formerly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Buffalo, Missouri

Buffalo is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,290 at the 2020 census.

Buffalo is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Buffalo was platted in 1841, and named after a Buffalo Skull marker that was erected at the (now) 65 and 32 highway intersection, the native home of a first settler. A post office called Buffalo has been in operation since 1846.

Geography
The city is located in west central Dallas County, approximately 2.5 miles west of the Niangua River. The city is served by U.S. Route 65 and Missouri state routes 73 and 32. Bolivar is about 18 miles to the west and Marshfield is about 22 miles to the southeast. Springfield lies 28 miles to the south-southwest along Route 65.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.86 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Buffalo is the home to the Dallas County R-I School District. The school district includes a service area that includes students from western Laclede, southern Dallas, and eastern Polk counties. The school district includes an elementary school in Buffalo (Dillard A. Mallory Elementary). Buffalo Prairie Middle School, Buffalo High School, and the Dallas County Technical Center are all part of the school district. The mascot for Dallas County R-I Schools is the Bison (commonly named Buffy). The school district is part of the Central Ozarks Conference (COC) and currently has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students grades K-12.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,084 people, 1,266 households, and 760 families living in the city. The population density was 1078.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,518 housing units at an average density of 530.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,266 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,781 people, 1,213 households, and 702 families living in the city. The population density was 1,265.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,367 housing units at an average density of 621.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 0.29% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 1,213 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,632, and the median income for a family was $26,179. Males had a median income of $24,306 versus $16,397 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,942. About 25.9% of families and 28.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.4% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Much of the economy of Buffalo is related to agriculture, government, education, and healthcare.

Top employers
Major employers include Dallas County R-1 Schools, Dallas County government, the City of Buffalo, Wood's Supermarket, O'Bannon Bank, and Bank of Urbana.

Government
Buffalo is a Fourth class city. Buffalo city government has a mayor and six aldermen. Buffalo provides municipal water and sewer and contracts for refuse service.

Education
The Dallas County R-1 School District serves Buffalo and surrounding areas. Approximately 1700 students attend 4 schools, including Mallory Elementary, Buffalo Prairie Middle School, Dallas County Technical Center, and Buffalo High School.

The town has a lending library, the Dallas County Library.

Recreation
Buffalo has two large city parks. The city also features an extensive network of trails and sidewalks connecting Buffalo Prairie Middle School to the south across town to the new city park to the north.

Buffalo features numerous opportunities within the city for recreation including Buffalo Bowl, several restaurants, live music at the Maple & Main, and various street festivals throughout the year.

Nearby Missouri Department of Conservation areas include the Barclay Conservation Area, Bennett Spring Access, Bennett Spring Fish Hatchery, Goose Creek Conservation Area, and Lead Mine Conservation Area.

Recreational resources in the area include Pomme de Terre Lake and various theaters, shopping and other entertainment in Bolivar, Springfield and the Lake of the Ozarks area.

Sports
In 2015, the Lady Bison high school basketball team competed in the Final 4 at state competition. In 2020 they won a football district championship.

Arts and culture
Buffalo has for years hosted the Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games.

Buffalo annually hosts the Buffalo Art Walk and Craft Fair.

Highways
Buffalo is served by U.S. Route 65 which connects the city with Branson, Springfield, Warsaw, and Sedalia. Missouri Route 32 carries traffic from El Dorado Springs, Stockton, Fair Play, Bolivar, Lebanon, Lynchburg and other communities. Missouri Route 73 connects Buffalo to U.S. Route 54 in Camden County.

Airport
The Buffalo Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) north of Buffalo's central business district.

Notable people

 * Hugh Alexander, baseball player
 * Philip Allen Bennett, Missouri Senator and Lt. Governor, US Congressman
 * Warren Kennedy Bennett, Major General U.S.Army, author
 * Miranda Maverick, fighter in the flyweight division of the UFC
 * James B. Potter, Jr., Los Angeles City Council member, 1963–71
 * Terry D. Scott, 10th Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy
 * Dallas Willard, Christian philosopher and author.

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Louisburg, Missouri

Louisburg is a village in Dallas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 122 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
An early variant name was Round Prairie. A post office called Round Prairie was established in 1847, and the name was changed to Louisburg in 1858. The present name is after Louis Hart, a pioneer citizen.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 122 people, 57 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 259.6 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 168.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 0.8% Native American, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the village was 44 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 147 people, 56 households, and 44 families living in the village. The population density was 318.4 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 145.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 56 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,438, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,952. There were 16.7% of families and 20.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 37.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Louisburg, Missouri


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Urbana, Missouri

Urbana is a city in Dallas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 414 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Urbana has been in operation in Dallas County since 1856. The city was named after Urbana, Illinois, the native home of a share of the early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 417 people, 163 households, and 111 families living in the city. The population density was 434.4 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 208.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.5% Native American, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 163 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 407 people, 173 households, and 103 families living in the city. The population density was 426.2 PD/sqmi. There were 206 housing units at an average density of 215.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.25% Native American, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 173 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,236, and the median income for a family was $25,250. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $14,423 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,824. About 14.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 28.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Guy Anthony De Marco, speculative fiction author and winner of the HWA Silver Hammer Award

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Altamont, Missouri

Altamont is a village in southwest Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 171 at the 2020 census.

History
Altamont was laid out circa 1890. The town was so named on account of its lofty elevation. A post office called Altamont has been in operation since 1890.

Geography
Altamont is located on Missouri Route 6 approximately three miles northeast of Winston. Gallatin lies about six miles to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,972, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $28,472 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,941. About 30.2% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 204 people, 79 households, and 56 families residing in the village. The population density was 680.0 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 353.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.51% White and 0.49% Native American.

There were 79 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

Education
PreK-12 public education is provided by the Gallatin R-V School District in Gallatin. PreK-6 is located at Covel D. Searcy Elementary School, and 7-12 at Gallatin High School.

Of adults 25 years of age and older in Altamont, 94.3% possess a high school diploma or higher, while 6.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher as their highest educational attainment.

title: Altamont, Missouri


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Coffey, Missouri

Coffey is a city in northern Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census.

History
Coffey was originally called Coffeyburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1856 by B. H. Coffey, and named for him. A post office called Coffeysburg was established in 1867, and the name was changed to Coffey in 1910.

Geography
Coffey is located in north central Daviess County on Missouri Route 13. Jameson is eight miles to the south and Gallatin is approximately 12 miles to the south on Route 13.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 166 people in 60 households, including 47 families, in the city. The population density was 790.5 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 361.9 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White. Of the 60 households 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.3% of households were one person and 5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age was 33.2 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 140 people in 56 households, including 38 families, in the city. The population density was 692.4 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 316.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.43% White and 3.57% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43%.

Of the 56 households 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median household income was $15,000 and the median family income was $17,813. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,415. There were 38.5% of families and 43.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 61.5% of under eighteens and 26.3% of those over 64.

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Gallatin, Missouri

Gallatin is a city in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,821 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Daviess County.

History
The territory now known as the county of Daviess, was initially inhabited by the Sauk, Meskwaki, and Pottawatomi peoples. "The Treaty of 1837 removed the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri into Kansas." "Gallatin was founded in 1837 and named for Albert Gallatin, America's longest-serving Secretary of the Treasury (1801–1814). Gallatin was incorporated in 1856.

The Gallatin Election Day Battle took place on 6 August 1838. About 200 people attempted to forcibly prevent Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) from voting in the newly created county's first election. In October 1838, David W. Patten led Mormon troops in the Daviess County expedition in which the Mormons burned and looted much of Gallatin, Millport and Grindstone Fork, consecrating the stolen goods to the bishop's storehouse. The skirmishes were part of the 1838 Mormon War. Gallatin is important in the Latter-day Saint religion; nearby is a place known to its members as Adam-ondi-Ahman. They believe it to be the site where Adam and Eve lived after they had been expelled from the Garden of Eden.

In 1892, Grand River College moved from Edinburg, Missouri to Gallatin, where it operated for a period under the auspices of William Jewell College before it closed permanently in 1910 after a fire.

The Daviess County Rotary Jail and Sheriff's Residence, the A. Taylor Ray House and the Daviess County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Gallatin is located at the intersection of Missouri routes 6 and 13. The Grand River flows past about one mile east of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.77 sqmi, of which 2.75 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,786 people, 712 households, and 471 families living in the city. The population density was 649.5 PD/sqmi. There were 880 housing units at an average density of 320.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 712 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,789 people, 771 households, and 477 families living in the city. The population density was 640.1 PD/sqmi. There were 905 housing units at an average density of 323.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.27% White, 0.06% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.06% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 771 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $41,857. Males had a median income of $27,460 versus $27,448 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,537. About 13.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
PreK-12 public education is provided by the Gallatin R-V School District. PreK-4 is located at Covel D. Searcy Elementary School, 5–8 at Gallatin Middle School, and 9–12 at Gallatin High School.

Gallatin has the main branch of the Daviess County Library.

Media
Gallatin was served by a weekly newspaper, the Gallatin North Missourian, which circulated from 1865 to 2021.

Notable people

 * Joshua Willis Alexander - U.S. Secretary of Commerce, 1919–1921
 * Conrad Burns - U.S. Senator from Montana, 1989-2007
 * Alexander Monroe Dockery - Governor of Missouri, 1901-1905
 * Brice Garnett - professional golfer
 * Mervin Kelly - physicist and engineer
 * William Thornton Kemper Sr. - patriarch of the Missouri Kemper financial family
 * Walter Page - jazz bassist
 * Johnny Ringo - outlaw who briefly lived in the town

title: Gallatin, Missouri


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Jameson, Missouri

Jameson is a village in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 73 at the 2020 census.

History
Jameson was originally named Feurt Summit, and under the latter name was laid out in 1871. A post office called Jameson has been in operation since 1871.

Geography
Jameson is located at 40.00528°N, -93.98667°W (40.005372, -93.986538).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 133 people, 50 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 604.5 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 286.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.0% White, 2.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 9.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 34.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 125 people, 56 households, and 37 families living in the town. The population density was 541.7 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 316.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.17% White, and 0.83% from two or more races.

There were 56 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.54.

In the town the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $22,189 versus $14,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,351. There were 14.7% of families and 17.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 8.0% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Jamesport, Missouri

Jamesport is a city in eastern Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 559 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Jamesport has been in operation since 1857. The community's name honors two first settlers with the given name James, namely James Gillilan and James Allen.

Jamesport has the largest Amish community in the state of Missouri.

Geography
Jamesport is located in eastern Daviess County on Missouri Route 190 just south of Missouri Route 6. Gallatin is approximately nine miles to the southwest and Trenton is approximately 12 miles to the northeast in adjacent Grundy County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 524 people, 230 households, and 145 families living in the city. The population density was 935.7 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 550.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 230 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the Census of 2000, there were 505 people, 211 households, and 140 families living in the city. The population density was 895.0 PD/sqmi. There were 258 housing units at an average density of 457.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.59% Native American, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 211 households, out of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,265, and the median income for a family was $30,556. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $28,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,447. About 22.2% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 40.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education from kindergarten through 12th grade is provided by the Tri-County R-VII School District. K-6 is located at Tri-County Elementary School, and 7-12 is located at Tri-County High School. There are also five private schools in the area. The Jamesport Mennonite School provides education for 1st through 8th grades. The seven Amish schools in the area include Spring Hill, Country View, Hickory Hill (1-8), Meadow View (1-7), Oak Grove (1-8), and Walnut Creek (1-8), and Special Education School. There is also a New Order Amish School, Faith View School.

Jamesport has a lending library, a branch of the Daviess County Library.

Media
Jamesport is served by a weekly newspaper, the Tri-County Weekly, which has been in circulation since 1944.

Notable people

 * Phog Allen - University of Kansas coach called the "Father of Basketball Coaching"
 * Martha Scott - Academy Award nominated actress

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Pattonsburg, Missouri

Pattonsburg is a city in northwest Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 314 at the 2020 census.

History
Pattonsburg's current location is four miles north of the previous spot, Old Pattonsburg, as it is referred to today. The old town was devastated by the Great Flood of 1993 and was forced to move; therefore, town residents chose the new location that is located on higher ground.

Geography
Pattonsburg is located in northwest Daviess County just west of U.S. Route 69 and two miles west of I-35. Big Creek flows past east of the town and joins the Grand River approximately two miles to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 348 people, 99 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 570.5 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 193.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 2.6% African American, 1.4% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 60.1% male and 39.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 261 people, 120 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 194.5 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 99.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.85% White, 0.38% Asian, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,500, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,779. About 20.3% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.6% of those 65 or over.

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Winston, Missouri

Winston is a village in southwestern Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 229 at the 2020 census.

History
Winston was originally called Crofton's Depot, and under the latter name was laid out in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point. Other early variant names were "Winstonville" and "Emporia". The present name is after F. K. Winston, a railroad official. A post office called Winstonville was established in 1872, the name was changed to Emporia in 1879, and changed once more to Winston in 1885.

Geography
Winston is located in southwest Daviess County on US Route 69. Gallatin is approximately ten miles to the east along Route 69 and Cameron is ten miles to the southwest in the northeastern corner of Clinton County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

Climate
Winston has a humid continental climate with very cold, snowy winters, and warm-to-hot, wet and humid summers in which much of the seasonal precipitation falls as thunderstorms. The hottest recorded temperature is 106 °F on August 19, 2003, while the record low temperature is −23 °F on December 23, 1989. Temperatures drop below freezing (32 °F) on an average of 100 days a year. Sub-zero Fahrenheit temperatures occur on average 7 days per year. Temperatures reach 90 °F or higher on an average of 24 days a year, and temperatures over 100 °F four days a year.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 259 people, 95 households, and 69 families living in the village. The population density was 835.5 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 358.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 95 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 247 people, 97 households, and 67 families living in the village. The population density was 798.8 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 359.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% White and 2.02% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 97 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,125, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,283. About 7.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Winston, Missouri


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Amity, Missouri

Amity is a village in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Amity was platted in 1870. A post office called Amity has been in operation since 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 54 people, 20 households, and 13 families residing in the village. The population density was 317.6 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 182.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 20 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, and 35.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 42.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density was 324.9 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 167.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, and 2.86% from two or more races.

There were 31 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the town the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,388. There were 16.7% of families and 18.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Clarksdale, Missouri

Clarksdale is a city in southwest DeKalb County, Missouri, United States, located along the Little Third Fork of the Platte River. The population was 245 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Clarksdale was platted in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named after John F. Clark, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Clarksdale since 1886.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 271 people, 129 households, and 71 families residing in the city. The population density was 846.9 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 453.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 129 households, of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 351 people, 142 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,097.1 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 472.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 1.14% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $32,727 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,394. About 8.0% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Maysville, Missouri

Maysville is a city in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,095 at the 2020 census. Maysville is the county seat of DeKalb County.

Maysville is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Maysville was founded in 1845. The name may be a transfer from Maysville, Kentucky. A post office called Maysville has been in operation since 1846.

The DeKalb County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Geography
Maysville is located in central Dekalb County at the intersection of Missouri routes 6 and 33. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 sqmi, of which 1.15 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,114 people, 433 households, and 272 families living in the city. The population density was 968.7 PD/sqmi. There were 496 housing units at an average density of 431.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 433 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,212 people, 457 households, and 302 families living in the city. The population density was 1,065.9 PD/sqmi. There were 491 housing units at an average density of 431.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.08% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 457 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,727, and the median income for a family was $36,979. Males had a median income of $28,382 versus $18,646 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,871. About 12.4% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Students in Maysville attend R-1 Elementary and Maysville R-1 Jr./Sr. High School.

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Stewartsville, Missouri

Stewartsville is a city in southwest DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 733 at the 2020 census. The community is named for Robert M. Stewart, a former Missouri governor. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Stewartsville was originally called Tethertown, and under the latter name was platted in 1854 by George Tetherow, and named for him. A post office called Stewartsville has been in operation since 1855.

The Dalton-Uphoff House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, of which 0.99 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Stewartsville is located adjacent to U.S. Route 36.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 750 people, 298 households, and 209 families residing in the city. The population density was 757.6 PD/sqmi. There were 320 housing units at an average density of 323.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 298 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 759 people, 288 households, and 211 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.5 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 316.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.84% White, 1.58% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 288 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,063, and the median income for a family was $40,789. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $19,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,509. About 7.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.

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 File:Stewartsville, Missouri - Northward View of Main Street.JPG|Northward view of Main Street in October 2014 File:Stewartsville, Missouri City Park (Southwest View).JPG|View from the southwest corner of the city park in October 2014

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Union Star, Missouri

Union Star is a city in northwest DeKalb County, Missouri, United States, along the Third Fork of the Platte River. The population was 380 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Union Star has been in operation since 1863. The city most likely was named for the fact a large share of the local residents were pro-Union during the Civil War.

Geography
Union Star is located in the Polk township of DeKalb County on the border with Andrew County. Union Star is 20 miles from Saint Joseph and Exit 50 on Interstate 29, on U.S. Highway 169.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 437 people, 175 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 1680.8 PD/sqmi. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 780.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 175 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 433 people, 183 households, and 107 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,672.0 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 768.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.38% White and 1.62% Native American.

There were 183 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,875, and the median income for a family was $33,523. Males had a median income of $26,719 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,057. About 6.2% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Weatherby, Missouri

Weatherby is a village in eastern DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 80 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Weatherby was laid out in 1885 by L. H. Weatherby, and named for him. A post office called Weatherby has been in operation since 1886.

The Absolom Riggs House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
Weatherby is located on Missouri Route 6 six miles east of Maysville and two miles west of the Dekalb-Daviess county line. Grindstone Creek flows past one mile southeast of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 107 people, 41 households, and 28 families residing in the village. The population density was 891.7 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 483.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White and 0.9% Native American.

There were 41 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 33.6 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 123 people, 52 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,027.2 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 509.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.19% White, and 0.81% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $20,625. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,475. There were 19.0% of families and 21.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.7% of under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

Religion
There are three monasteries -- Protection of the Virgin Mary Monastery, St. Xenia Sisterhood, and Holy Archangel Michael and All Angels Skete located at 28650 105th Street in Weatherby, Missouri. All three are under the jurisdiction of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America.

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Salem, Missouri

Salem is the county seat of Dent County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,608 at the 2020 census, which allows Salem to become a Class 3 city in Missouri; however, the city has chosen to remain a Class 4 city under Missouri Revised Statutes. Salem is located a few miles north of the Ozark Scenic Riverways and close to Montauk State Park, which contains the headwaters of the Current River.

The name Salem is derived from the Hebrew word Shalom, meaning "peace".

History
Dent County was first explored by Dustin Counts and settled between 1818 and 1829. In 1851, the Missouri Assembly created Dent County from portions of Crawford Shannon and Texas counties. It was named for early settler Lewis Dent, who served as the first representative. A log courthouse, built c. 1851–1852, was Dent County's first and was located on the Wingfield farm northeast of Salem. W. P. Williams became the first mayor of Salem in 1860, just after the Missouri State Legislature passed laws regarding the administration of village government. During the American Civil War, units of the 5th Missouri State Militia would sometimes garrison in Salem. Village governments were suspended during the Civil War. In 1881, Salem was incorporated as a town. The town's museums include the Dent County Museum, the Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center, the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History, and a historic Downtown Walking Tour.

The Dam and Spillway in the Hatchery Area at Montauk State Park, Dent County Courthouse, Lower Parker School, Montauk State Park Open Shelter, Nova Scotia Ironworks Historic District, Old Mill at Montauk State Park, and W.A. Young House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.18 sqmi, all land.

Climate
Salem has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). It has cool winters and warm summers with consistent rainfall year-round.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,950 people, 2,152 households, and 1,248 families living in the city. The population density was 1556.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,408 housing units at an average density of 757.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.94% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 1.13% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 2,152 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,854 people, 2,115 households, and 1,269 families living in the city. The population density was 1,607.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,368 housing units at an average density of 784.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% White, 0.74% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 2,115 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,648, and the median income for a family was $29,460. Males had a median income of $27,006 versus $17,285 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,766. About 12.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Salem High School is the only high school located within the city. Salem is also home to an extension of Southwest Baptist University.

Salem has a lending library, the Salem Public Library.

Notable people

 * James Yancy Callahan, delegate to the United States House of Representatives representing the Oklahoma Territory (1887–1899)
 * Ben Cantwell, MLB baseball player
 * Orien Crow, NFL football player
 * William P. Elmer, U.S. Representative from Missouri's 8th congressional district (1943–1945)
 * Ralph K. Hofer, World War II Royal Canadian and (later) American fighter pilot, killed in action and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
 * Elmer Jacobs, MLB baseball player
 * Doug Dillard and Mitchell F. Jayne of The Dillards, bluegrass musicians
 * Paulette Jiles, novelist and poet
 * Jason T. Smith, U.S. Representative from Missouri's 8th congressional district (2013- )

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Ava, Missouri

Ava is the only incorporated city in Douglas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,894 at the 2020 census. Ava is the county seat of Douglas County. The city was founded in 1871. It was renamed Ava in 1881, the town's original name having been "Militia Springs."

Geography
Ava is located in the southern portion of the Missouri Ozarks within the southern escarpment of the Salem Plateau. The lakes of the White River basin of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri lie to the south. The town is at the intersection of Missouri highways 5, 14 and 76. Mansfield is 13 miles to the north and Gainesville is approximately 30 miles south. Elevation of the town varies from 1150 to 1400 ft.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.30 sqmi, all land.

Ava is home to co-owned radio stations KKOZ 1430 AM and KKOZ 92.1 FM.

History
The area was settled during the 1830s and Douglas County was incorporated in 1857, with Vera Cruz as county seat. In 1864, the town of Militia Springs was founded and became the new county seat in 1870. The town was platted in 1871 and renamed Ava in 1881, although not incorporated until 1908. Militia Springs was the location of an encampment of Union soldiers or Missouri Militia during the American Civil War.

During and after the Civil War, a dispute was ongoing regarding the county seat between Vera Cruz to the east and Arno to the west. In 1871, the citizens of Militia Springs built a court house building and moved the records there as a compromise. However, the building was burned and then rebuilt of hand hewn timbers rather than logs and re-opened in January 1873. The court house was burned again in 1886 and replaced in 1888. The current court house on the southeast corner of the town square was constructed in 1937.

In 1910 the Kansas City, Ozark and Southern Railroad was extended from Mansfield south to Ava to serve the growing agricultural and lumbering industries of Douglas County. The railroad remained in operation until 1935. A city park, Militia Springs Park, was established in 2004 along Prairie Creek on North Spring Street. The location is the approximate site of the Civil War era military encampment. It has a play area and pavilion.

The Missouri Fox Trotter association was organized in Ava in 1948 and the annual shows are held at the association's property, just north of Ava.

The Ava Ranger Station Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,993 people, 1,296 households, and 753 families living in the city. The population density was 907.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,494 housing units at an average density of 452.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 1,296 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.9% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,021 people, 1,350 households, and 764 families living in the city. The population density was 973.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,493 housing units at an average density of 480.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White, 0.13% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 1,350 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,331, and the median income for a family was $28,228. Males had a median income of $25,865 versus $16,324 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,307. About 16.0% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Ava R-I School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Ava High School.

The town has a lending library, the Douglas County Public Library.

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Arbyrd, Missouri

Arbyrd is a small town in southeast Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census. The town was officially incorporated in 1919.

History
A post office called Arbyrd has been in operation since 1911. The town's name is a contraction of A. R. Byrd, a land and cattle speculator from the St. Louis area who lived near San Antonio, Texas, at the time he purchased just over 4000 acres of mostly hardwood timber land just to the north of where the town was originally platted.

Geography
The city is concentrated along Missouri Route 108, with its municipal boundaries stretching southward to the road's junction with Missouri Route 164. U.S. Route 412 passes just to the west. Cardwell lies along Route 164 to the west, and Hornersville lies along Route 164 to the east. Senath lies to the northeast along US 412. The Missouri-Arkansas state line lies three miles to the south along Route 108 (the road becomes Arkansas Highway 77 at the border).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 528 people, 230 households, and 143 families residing in the town. The population density was 528.8 PD/sqmi. There were 257 housing units at an average density of 257.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,438, and the median income for a family was $28,929. Males had a median income of $24,432 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,504. About 14.3% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 28.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 509 people, 198 households, and 124 families residing in the city. The population density was 509.0 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 228.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.30% White, 0.20% Native American, 4.72% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.25% of the population.

There were 198 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

Arts and culture
The Missouri Bootheel was the home of two members of The Kentucky Headhunters, Doug and Ricky Phelps. They grew up in Cardwell and Arbyrd and obtained their education from the Southland C-9 school district. Doug and Ricky were both members of the Headhunters who then left to form their own band called - Brother Phelps.

Education
Arbyrd does not have a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

title: Arbyrd, Missouri