Old Appleton, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 71 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.4%
 
Males: 47  (67.4%)
Females: 24  (32.6%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63770

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,959 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Old Appleton:

$51,959
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,060 (it was $20,894 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $89,858 (it was $56,400 in 2000)
Old Appleton:

$89,858
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $249,066; detached houses: $244,570
March 2022 cost of living index in Old Appleton: 73.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.9%

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  • Races in Old Appleton, MO (2022)
    • 7689.4%White alone
    • 1011.8%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Old Appleton, Missouri as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Old Appleton is 54 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1824

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 576 people per square mile   (low).

Old Appleton, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $656 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $479 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (77.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (313.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Frohna, MO (2.4 miles),
Longtown, MO (2.5 miles),
Oak Ridge, MO (2.6 miles ),
Biehle, MO (2.7 miles),
Pocahontas, MO (2.7 miles),
Altenburg, MO (2.7 miles ),
Grand Tower, IL (3.4 miles ),
Sedgewickville, MO (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 37.59 N, Longitude: 89.71 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Old Appleton, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Old Appleton, MO in 2022

Old Appleton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Old Appleton, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 60.2. This is better than average.

City:

60.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Old Appleton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Old Appleton town center injured 5 people and caused $7 million in damages.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 tornado 8.9 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused $8 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Old Appleton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 353% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 115.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 31.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.5 miles away from Old Appleton center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 115.7 miles away from Old Appleton center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 108.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cape Girardeau County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 14, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Old Appleton:

  • INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRYOAKS NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTERS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Old Appleton:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 22 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 29 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 36 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Mineral Area College (about 46 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • Rend Lake College (about 58 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 65 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Jefferson College (about 66 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)

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Cape Girardeau County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.1 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

85.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Old Appleton:

Marital status in Old Appleton, MO
  • Never married: 34.8%
  • Now married: 37.3%
  • Separated: 5.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 17.3%

For population 25 years and over in Old Appleton:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Old Appleton, MO (based on Cape Girardeau County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant36,39673
Catholic11,1624
Mainline Protestant9,17726
Other8888
Black Protestant5304
Orthodox271
None17,494-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Here:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Cape Girardeau County:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
Cape Girardeau County:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
Here:

10.05 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

8.6%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Cape Girardeau County:

29.7%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cape Girardeau County:

16.1%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Old Appleton:

34.6%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

34.6%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Old Appleton:

30.3
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Old Appleton:

8.9%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Old Appleton:

8.5%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

23.4%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Old Appleton:

49.2%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

85.4%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Old Appleton, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Old Appleton:

  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KSGM (980 AM; 1 kW; CHESTER, IL; Owner: DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Old Appleton:

  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KBDZ (93.1 FM; PERRYVILLE, MO; Owner: D/B/A DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KMHM (104.1 FM; LUTESVILLE, MO; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • KYRX (97.3 FM; MARBLE HILL, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • KCGQ-FM (99.3 FM; GORDONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Old Appleton:

  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Old Appleton fatal accident list:

Apr 28, 2000 11:29 PM, Us-61, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 73.0mTotal length
  • $3,053,000Total costs
  • 67,311Total average daily traffic
  • 14,363Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Old Appleton, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Old Appleton, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Tim M Tettambel, 840 County Road 501 (Lat: 37.576167 Lon: -89.754611), Type: 54.9, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Big River Broadband, Ttettambel@bigrivertelephone.Com, , St. L-ouis, Phone: (314) 225-2206

  • Tim Tettambel, 840 County Road 501 (Lat: 37.576167 Lon: -89.754611), Type: 54.9, Structure height: 29031 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Big River Broadband, Ttettambel@bigrivertelephone.Com, , St. L-ouis, Phone: (314) 225-2206


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • OLD APPLETON, Highway 61 At Old Appleton Main St (Lat: 37.593806 Lon: -89.710833), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WQUW680,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.760 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2014, Expiration Date: 11/03/2024, Certifier: Richard Knaup, Registrant: Bigham Wireless Consulting, LLC, 1503 Benton Dr, Macon, MO 63552, Phone: (660) 415-0001, Fax: (888) 613-5802, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CAPMO5, 840 County Road 501 (Lat: 37.576167 Lon: -89.754611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQOV481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2022, Expiration Date: 02/08/2032, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2023, Certifier: John Jennings, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Fax: (202) 706-6056, Email:

  • CAPMO5, 840 County Road 501 (Lat: 37.576167 Lon: -89.754611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRWW340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/04/2023, Expiration Date: 04/04/2033, Certifier: Gerard J Howe, Registrant: Herman & Whiteaker, LLC, 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (202) 600-7273, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD0TBP, Licensee ID: L01733813, Grant Date: 09/12/2012, Expiration Date: 09/12/2022, Certifier: Nina B Marshall, Registrant: Nina B Marshall, 1121 Apple Creek Ln, Old Appleton, MO 63770


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Old Appleton, MO
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 31.8%Utility gas
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Old Appleton, MO
  • 83.3%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Wood


Old Appleton compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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