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Amazonia, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amazonia, Missouri is 305, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. The town has maintained a small, stable population, serving as a quiet, rural community in northwestern Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1857
  • County: Andrew
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 763 people per square mile
  • Area code: 816
  • Zip code: 64421

Geography and Location

Amazonia, Missouri is located in Andrew County, in the northwestern part of the state, about 10 miles north of St. Joseph. The town is situated along the Missouri River, providing scenic views and opportunities for fishing and outdoor activities. Amazonia is surrounded by farmland and open countryside, characteristic of rural northwestern Missouri. Its proximity to St. Joseph provides residents with access to urban amenities, while the town itself offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere. The area’s natural beauty and peaceful setting make it an attractive place for those seeking a rural lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.8 years
Median household income: $36,250
Median house value: $48,800

Population by Race

Races in Amazonia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.3%)

Ancestries: German (26.0%), Irish (11.2%), English (9.7%), United States (7.2%), Dutch (4.0%), French (1.8%).

Elevation: 835 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amazonia

  • High school or higher: 72.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amazonia village

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+7.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amazonia:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amazonia:

  • ROSECRANS MEMORIAL (about 9 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Abbreviation: STJ)
  • KANSAS CITY INTL (about 44 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
  • CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 58 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amazonia:

  • AMELIA EARHART (about 30 miles; ATCHISON, KS; Abbreviation: K59)
  • RAINBOW AIR VILLAGE (about 30 miles; DEARBORN, MO; Abbreviation: 0C1)
  • RANKIN (about 30 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: 78Y)

Amtrak station near Amazonia:

  • 11 miles: ST. JOSEPH (4225 FREDERICK AVE.) – Bus Station. Services: full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amazonia:

  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 12 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,620)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,998)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 56 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,168)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 61 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)

Public primary/middle school in Amazonia:

  • AMAZONIA ELEM. (Students: 124; Location: 845 6TH ST; Grades: KG – 06)

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