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Gideon, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Gideon, Missouri is a small town located in southeast Missouri, about 50 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee. It is situated in Stoddard County and has a population of approximately 1,400 people.

Gideon was founded in 1873 and named after Gideon L. Johnson, an early settler. The town’s economy was initially based on agriculture and timber harvesting, but it has since diversified to include manufacturing and retail businesses. The area is known for its rich soil, which is ideal for farming cotton, soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops.

The town center features a historic courthouse square with several stores and restaurants surrounding it. There are also two churches: the First Baptist Church of Gideon and the Assembly of God Church. Other notable landmarks include the Gideon City Park, which features a playground and picnic area; the Gideon Public Library; and the historic Gideon High School building.

Residents enjoy spending time outdoors at nearby lakes or hiking through the Mark Twain National Forest. There are also plenty of opportunities for hunting game such as deer or turkey in Stoddard County’s rich wildlife habitat.

Gideon also has a vibrant arts scene with local galleries showcasing works by local artists as well as nationally recognized painters and sculptors from around the country. The town hosts an annual arts festival each October that draws thousands of visitors from near and far to enjoy music performances from local bands as well as art exhibitions from local artists.

Gideon is known for its friendly people who have a strong sense of community pride in their small town roots. From its annual festivals to its beautiful landscape to its deep history, there’s something special about this small Missouri town that will stay with you long after you leave it behind.

Population: 1,113. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,019 (-8.4% change)
Males: 513 (46.1%), Females: 600 (53.9%)

New Madrid County

Zip code: 63848

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $22,208
Median house value: $32,400

Population by Race

Races in Gideon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: United States (29.3%), Irish (10.5%), English (9.9%), German (5.2%), French (2.3%), Dutch (2.0%).

Elevation: 269 feet

Land area: 1.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Gideon

  • High school or higher: 54.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Gideon city

  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

0.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -34 (-3.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Gideon:

  • TWIN RIVERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; KENNETT, MO)
  • PEMISCOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; HAYTI, MO)
  • PIGGOTT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; PIGGOTT, AR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Gideon:

  • CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL (about 58 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Abbreviation: CGI)
  • MILLINGTON MUNI (about 76 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; Abbreviation: NQA)
  • BARKLEY REGIONAL (about 90 miles; PADUCAH, KY; Abbreviation: PAH)

Other public-use airports nearest to Gideon:

  • GIDEON MEMORIAL (about 2 miles; GIDEON, MO; Abbreviation: M85)
  • CAMPBELL MUNI (about 6 miles; CAMPBELL, MO; Abbreviation: 34M)
  • MALDEN MUNI (about 11 miles; MALDEN, MO; Abbreviation: MAW)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gideon:

  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 68 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 83 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 87 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 87 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 87 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 87 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)

Schools

Public high school in Gideon:

  • GIDEON HIGH (Students: 178; Location: 400 MAIN; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Gideon:

  • GIDEON ELEM. (Students: 173; Location: 400 MAIN; Grades: KG – 06)

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