Cassville, Missouri

Cassville is a city in Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2010 census the population of Cassville was 3,266. It was estimated to be 3,290 by the City of Cassville as of July 1, 2019. Cassville is one of the primary markets and job centers for an estimated 14,000 people living in the surrounding area.[6] It is the county seat of Barry County.[7]

Cassville, Missouri
City
Downtown Cassville during Christmas Parade
Location of Cassville, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°40′48″N 93°52′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyBarry
TownshipFlat Creek
Area
 • Total3.42 sq mi (8.87 km2)
 • Land3.42 sq mi (8.86 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,309 ft (399 m)
Population
 • Total3,266
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
3,290
 • Density961.15/sq mi (371.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
65623, 65625
Area code(s)417
FIPS code29-11890[4]
GNIS feature ID0749248[5]
Websitecityofcassville.com

History

The land which would be called Cassville was platted in 1845.[8] A post office was set up the same year.[9] The community was named after Lewis Cass, a former United States Senator and Secretary of War.[10] Cassville was incorporated on March 3, 1847.[11]

Cassville served as the secessionist capital of Missouri for one week from October 31 to November 7, 1861. This ended abruptly when Confederate forces were pushed further south by the Union. The Battle of Pea Ridge later secured Missouri for the Union.[12]

WPA mural, Flora and Fauna of the Region by Edward Winter, in Cassville post office

The city was connected by rail via the Cassville & Exeter Railroad from July 4, 1896 to September 11, 1956.[13]

The Cassville Ranger Station Historic District, Natural Bridge Archaeological Site, and six sites in Roaring River State Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[14]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870287—
1890626—
190070212.1%
191078111.3%
19201,00228.3%
19301,0161.4%
19401,21419.5%
19501,44118.7%
19601,4510.7%
19701,91031.6%
19802,0919.5%
19902,37113.4%
20002,89021.9%
20103,26613.0%
2019 (est.)3,290[3]0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,266 people, 1,275 households, and 848 families living in the city. The population density was 1,014.3 inhabitants per square mile (391.6/km2). There were 1,402 housing units at an average density of 435.4 per square mile (168.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.4% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 1,275 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,890 people, 1,194 households, and 770 families living in the city. The population density was 1,046.0 people per square mile (404.3/km2). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 473.0 per square mile (182.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.03% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,351, and the median income for a family was $34,074. Males had a median income of $22,952 versus $19,120 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,660. About 12.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The City of Cassville is managed by four-member Board of Aldermen (City Council) with Bill Shiveley serving as the Mayor. Steve Walensky serves at City Administrator. Steve Walensky has been the City Administrator for the City of Cassville since September 2016. Prior to that, he was the Director of Public Works, a role he took on in 2011. The Finance Department of the City of Cassville consists of Finance Officer, Jennifer Evans and Accounting Clerk, Cherry Bailey.

Roaring River Spring is the source of Roaring River. The average daily flow is 20.4 million gallons of water. The cave runs over 220 feet deep.[15]

Education

Cassville R-IV School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, one intermediate school, and Cassville High School.[16]

Cassville has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.[17]

Crowder College offers two-year degree programs in Cassville.

Transportation

The city owns a small general aviation airport two miles northwest of Cassville, named the Cassville Municipal Airport.[18]

Notable people
  • Clete Boyer - Major League Baseball player born in Cassville
  • Mary Easley - Oklahoma Senator (2004-2010), Oklahoma Representative (1997-2004), teacher
  • Curtis F. Marbut - Director of the Soil Survey Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km2), all land.[19] Located in the Ozarks, Cassville and its surrounding area have a densely forested hilly terrain. The city, itself, sits on Flat Creek.[20] Located south of Cassville, Roaring River State Park is a popular recreation spot for hiking, fishing, and camping.[21]

Climate

Climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).[22]

Climate data for Cassville, Missouri
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 44
(7)		 48
(9)		 58
(14)		 68
(20)		 76
(24)		 84
(29)		 89
(32)		 88
(31)		 81
(27)		 70
(21)		 59
(15)		 47
(8)		 68
(20)
Average low °F (°C) 20
(−7)		 24
(−4)		 34
(1)		 43
(6)		 52
(11)		 60
(16)		 64
(18)		 63
(17)		 56
(13)		 43
(6)		 34
(1)		 24
(−4)		 43
(6)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.9
(48)		 2.3
(58)		 3.8
(97)		 4.4
(110)		 5
(130)		 4.3
(110)		 3.6
(91)		 3.5
(89)		 4.3
(110)		 3.4
(86)		 3.2
(81)		 2.8
(71)		 42.8
(1,090)
Source: Weatherbase [23]

References
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  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
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  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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  7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 206.
  9. "Notification Service | Post Offices". 2011-07-03. Archived from the original on 2011-07-03. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  10. "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  12. "One week in Cassville during the Civil War". thelibrary.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  14. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  15. admin. "Roaring River State Park Fishing Hours". Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  16. "Cassville R-IV School District". Great Schools. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  17. "Locations". Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  18. http://www.airnav.com/airport/94K
  19. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  20. DeLorme Mapping Company. (1998), Missouri atlas & gazetteer : topo map of the entire state, back roads, outdoor recreation, DeLorme, ISBN 0-89933-224-2, OCLC 38993304
  21. drupal.symposiarch (2010-12-10). "Roaring River State Park". mostateparks.com. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  22. Climate Summary for Cassville, Missouri
  23. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 16, 2013.
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