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Appleton City, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Appleton City is 1,100, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its agricultural base and small-town appeal in rural Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1870
  • County: St. Clair County
  • Land area: 1.4 square miles
  • Population density: 786 people per square mile
  • Area code: 660
  • Zip code: 64724

Geography and Location

Appleton City is a small town located in St. Clair County, in western Missouri. The town is situated about 90 miles south of Kansas City and is surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, typical of rural Missouri. Appleton City is part of the larger Osage Plains region, known for its agricultural productivity, particularly in livestock farming, corn, and soybeans. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Appleton City is accessible via Missouri State Highway 52, which runs through the town, connecting it to nearby communities and the larger regional network of highways. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with farming and related businesses playing a significant role in the town’s economy. Appleton City has a small, close-knit community with a strong focus on family values and rural traditions, offering residents a quiet, peaceful lifestyle in a scenic, agricultural setting.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.7 years
Median household income: $23,674
Median house value: $47,000

Population by Race

Races in Appleton City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (26.4%), German (11.9%), Irish (9.8%), English (7.8%), Scottish (2.1%), Dutch (2.0%).

Elevation: 836 feet

Land area: 1.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Appleton City

  • High school or higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Appleton City city

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 49.9%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 17.6%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+1.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Appleton City:

  • ELLETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (610 NORTH OHIO)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Appleton City:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Appleton City:

  • CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 75 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)
  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 79 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
  • SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON REGIONAL (about 80 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: SGF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Appleton City:

  • BUTLER MEMORIAL (about 23 miles; BUTLER, MO; Abbreviation: BUM)
  • EL DORADO SPRINGS MEML (about 24 miles; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO; Abbreviation: 87K)
  • CLINTON MEMORIAL (about 27 miles; CLINTON, MO; Abbreviation: GLY)

Colleges and Universities

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

  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,957)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,576)
  • SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 66 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
  • JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,857)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 70 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,830)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)

Schools

Public high school in Appleton City:

  • APPLETON CITY HIGH (Students: 153; Location: 408 W 4TH; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Appleton City:

  • APPLETON CITY ELEM. (Students: 173; Location: 408 W 4TH; Grades: KG – 05)
  • APPLETON CITY MIDDLE (Students: 108; Location: 408 W 4TH; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HUDSON ELEM. (Students: 63; Location: RTE 3 BOX 199A; Grades: KG – 08)

Libraries

Library in Appleton City:

  • APPLETON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,397; Location: 105 W. 4TH STREET; 26,317 books; 40 audio materials; 612 video materials; 31 serial subscriptions)

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