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Caruthersville, MO


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Caruthersville, Missouri

Introduction to Caruthersville, Missouri

Caruthersville, Missouri, in Pemiscot county, is located 61 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and is 75 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of approximately 6,760.

Caruthersville History

Before Europeans settled in the area, Native Americans used to inhabit this region. The town of Caruthersville was planned and established by George W. Bushey and John Hardeman Walker in 1857. It was incorporated as a city in 1874. In 1976, a bridge was built across the Mississippi River.

Caruthersville and nearby Attractions

  • Eastside Park
  • New Madrid Historical Museum
  • French Park
  • Sacred Heart Church

Things To Do In Caruthersville

Museum lovers in Caruthersville should pay a visit to the New Madrid Historical Museum. It offers interesting insights into the historical and cultural background of the region. The Reynolds Park, French Park, and Eastside Park are also very popular tourist haunts. The Sacred Heart Church is a beautiful old-world building in the city, and is worth taking a look around.

Caruthersville Transportation

Flights can be availed from the MC Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport.

Caruthersville Higher Education

Higher education institutes near Caruthersville include The University of Tennessee-Martin, Union University, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Macon Campus, and Jackson State Community College.

High Points

Caruthersville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyCaruthersville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Caruthersville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Caruthersville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Caruthersville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Caruthersville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Caruthersville, MO

Comparing Caruthersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime33

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