Monett, Missouri
Monett, Missouri | ||
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ZIP code 65708 | ||
| Area code | 417 | |
| FIPS code | 29-49196 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395370[3] | |
| Website | cityofmonett | |
Monett is the most-populous city in the
History
Southwest Missouri, including the area of what is now Monett, was inhabited by Native Americans of the Osage Nation until their forced removal to Indian Territory.
Settlement: 1870-1900
Monett was created as a
The community was very much noted for being a rail town and had a
The David W. Courdin House, Downtown Monett Historic District, and Waldensian Church and Cemetery of Stone Prairie are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[12][13]
In 1894, a
20th century
From about 1908 through 1911, Monett investors led by L. B. Durnil and U. S. Barnsley sought to build an airplane. Their most successful attempt was the DeChenne aeroplane. The DeChenne aeroplane gave its first public demonstration flight in Monett on July 4, 1911, flown by Monett pharmacist Logan McKee. It then made an exhibition tour in Oklahoma and Texas.[18]
The population had reached 4,177 by 1910,[19] due in large part to the railroad and its roundhouse. By 1937, a promotional pamphlet reported one out of eight people in Monett worked for the railroad.[20]
In a postwar industrialization effort, the Monett Industrial Development Corporation brought light industry to the town, further diversifying the local and broader economy.[20] This diversification nearly doubled the population during the century, to 7,396 by 2000.
21st century
Through a combination of private investment and public resources, numerous restoration and revitalization projects have been undertaken in the historic downtown to restore its architectural quality, upgrade the infrastructure, drive local business success, and improve the quality of life.
In 2018, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens and Senator Roy Blunt announced an "Opportunity Zone" in Monett, allocating state and federal tax incentives for businesses that invest in the areas designated.[21] In 2018, Monett adopted the complete streets policy, the 39th city in Missouri to do so.[22]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,699 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,115 | 83.3% | |
| 1910 | 4,177 | 34.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,206 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,099 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 4,395 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,771 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 5,359 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,937 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 6,148 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,529 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,396 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,873 | 20.0% | |
| 2020 | 9,576 | 7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The
Of the 3,246 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 26.4% consisted of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.3.
26.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 111.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.5 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 3,405 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% 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 3.12.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 2,904 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% 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 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,764, and the median income for a family was $36,858. Males had a median income of $26,150 versus $18,211 for females. The
Economy
Monett's economy is based on manufacturing, financial services, software, retail and education. This community is driven primarily by its industrial sector. Several key businesses in town include Jack Henry & Associates, CoxHealth, Tyson Foods, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, Schreiber Foods, Hydro Aluminum, International Dehydrated Foods, Miracle, Architectural Systems Inc., EFCO, and WinTech.
The town has seen rapid growth over the last two decades. More recently, heavy investment into Monett's Historical Downtown has brought new life to many businesses, and the area's cultural scene.
Monett is a part of the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG), providing urban planning and economic development resources for the ten county region around the Springfield metropolitan area, Missouri.[27]
Transportation
Highways
Monett is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Route 37, connecting the town to Interstate 44 and the metropolitan areas of Joplin, Springfield and Northwest Arkansas.[28]
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Airport
The Monett Municipal Airport (HFJ) is a public use airport, registering 18,100 aircraft operations annually in 2008. In the 2012 economic impact study conducted by the Missouri Department of Transportation, The Airport ranked 9th in the state of Missouri with a total output of 13.1 million dollars annually.[29]
Railroads
Monett was once a thriving depot used by the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, today it is served by the BNSF Railway and the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad.
Education
Public
Monett is part of the Monett R-1 School District. The district has the following schools:
- Monett High School
- Scott Regional Technology Center
- Monett Middle School
- Monett Intermediate School
- Central Park Elementary
- Monett Elementary
Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) is a state operated program serving Missouri students with severe disabilities in the greater Monett area at:
- Oakview State School K-12 [30]
Private
The private schools in Monett include Berean Christian Academy and St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary.[31]
Higher education
Downtown Monett is home to a satellite campus of Drury University.
Library
Monett has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.[32]
Culture
Southwest Missouri is a close collection of cities, towns, and communities in the heart of the
Entertainment and performing arts
- Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosts performances by the Community Theatre.
- Starting in 2018, on the first Friday of each month from May to August, the town holds the "First on Front", on Front Street and Broadway; this remains a festival with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden.
Sports
- From 1936 to 1939, the Arkansas-Missouri League, as a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.[33]
- As a program, in 2018, the Monett High School Football team was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, for being one of the most successful football programs in state history, from 1927 to the present day. The program has won three state championships in 1971, 1977 and 2016; this is in addition to 12 conference championships and 13 district titles since the state implemented a structured post-season.[34]
Media
Newspapers
Radio
- KKBL, 95.9 FM - Adult Contemporary/News
Magazines
- "Connection"- A magazine dedicated to Southwest Missourians
Hospitals
Cox Monett Hospital, part of CoxHealth, built in 2021
Notable people
- Murray Bishoff Author, Journalist, 1980 Inkpot Award winner
- Walter Bribeck American Negro League First Baseman
- Ginny Duenkel known by her married name Ginny Fuldner; 1964 Olympic gold medalist and former Olympic record-holding swimmer
- Jack Henry, founder of Jack Henry & Associates, S&P 500 financial services company headquartered in Monett
- James B. Kring University of Massachusetts & University of Florida entomology professor
- Heinie Mueller (outfielder) (Clarence Francis "Heinie" Mueller) MLB Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Boston Braves, St. Louis Browns and manager of the Monett Red Birds
- Phil Mulkey track and field athlete
- Sally Shelton-Colby U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, Grenada and Dominica
- Howard F. Stone lieutenant general in the U.S. Army
- Titanic Thompson (Alvin Clarence Thomas), gambler, golfer and hustler
Geography
Monett is located at 36°55′25″N 93°55′20″W / 36.92361°N 93.92222°W (36.923725, -93.922332).[35]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.45 square miles (21.89 km2), of which 8.43 square miles (21.83 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[36]
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The
| Climate data for Monett 4SW, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1972–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
93 (34) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.1 (6.7) |
48.7 (9.3) |
57.6 (14.2) |
67.4 (19.7) |
75.2 (24.0) |
83.3 (28.5) |
88.3 (31.3) |
88.4 (31.3) |
81.0 (27.2) |
69.8 (21.0) |
57.1 (13.9) |
47.2 (8.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 34.0 (1.1) |
38.1 (3.4) |
46.8 (8.2) |
56.4 (13.6) |
65.0 (18.3) |
73.5 (23.1) |
78.0 (25.6) |
77.3 (25.2) |
69.7 (20.9) |
58.4 (14.7) |
46.6 (8.1) |
37.5 (3.1) |
56.8 (13.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.9 (−4.5) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
35.9 (2.2) |
45.3 (7.4) |
54.8 (12.7) |
63.7 (17.6) |
67.7 (19.8) |
66.2 (19.0) |
58.4 (14.7) |
47.1 (8.4) |
36.2 (2.3) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −16 (−27) |
−16 (−27) |
−2 (−19) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
44 (7) |
50 (10) |
46 (8) |
32 (0) |
17 (−8) |
4 (−16) |
−17 (−27) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.47 (63) |
2.21 (56) |
3.78 (96) |
4.65 (118) |
6.04 (153) |
4.93 (125) |
4.01 (102) |
3.14 (80) |
4.91 (125) |
3.67 (93) |
3.77 (96) |
2.85 (72) |
46.43 (1,179) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.4 (6.1) |
1.1 (2.8) |
1.9 (4.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.1 (2.8) |
6.7 (17) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.7 | 6.8 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 12.2 | 10.2 | 8.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 102.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 3.9 |
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Most of the refugees are making through the woods to Joplin, as Monett, the nearest town, has for years refused to permit a negro to reside there. Across the main street of Monett for years there has been a sign reading: 'Nigger, don't let the sun go down,' and no negro has been permitted to remain inside the corporation after dark.
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External links
- City of Monett official website
- Online Edition of City Paper
- Monett Chamber of Commerce
- Historic maps of Monett in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri
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