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Airport Drive, Missouri
Village
Village of Airport Drive
Location of Airport_Drive, Missouri
Location of Airport_Drive, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Jasper
Incorporated 1947
Area
 • Total 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
 • Land 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 766
 • Density 382.24/sq mi (147.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 29-00424
GNIS feature ID 2397919

Airport Drive is a small village in Jasper County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 766 people, based on the 2020 census. Even though its official name is Airport Drive, many people still call it "Stone's Corner." This name comes from where two main roads, Route 43 and Route 171, meet. Airport Drive is also part of the larger Joplin, Missouri area.

About the Area

Airport Drive is a village that covers about 2 square miles (5.19 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any large lakes or rivers within its borders.

Weather in Airport Drive

The weather in Airport Drive changes throughout the year, just like in many places.

Climate data for Airport Drive
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 41
(5)
48
(9)
57
(14)
68
(20)
75
(24)
84
(29)
89
(32)
87
(31)
80
(27)
69
(21)
55
(13)
46
(8)
66
(19)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24
(−4)
28
(−2)
35
(2)
46
(8)
55
(13)
64
(18)
68
(20)
66
(19)
59
(15)
48
(9)
35
(2)
28
(−2)
46
(8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.8
(46)
2.3
(58)
3.3
(84)
4
(100)
4.7
(120)
5.4
(140)
3.1
(79)
3.9
(99)
5
(130)
3.7
(94)
3.2
(81)
2.6
(66)
42.9
(1,090)
Source: Weatherbase

People Living in Airport Drive

The number of people living in Airport Drive has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 225
1960 292 29.8%
1970 300 2.7%
1980 702 134.0%
1990 818 16.5%
2000 622 −24.0%
2010 698 12.2%
2020 766 9.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, there were 698 people living in the village. These people lived in 300 homes, and 203 of those homes were families. On average, about 2 to 3 people lived in each home.

Most of the people in Airport Drive were White (95.7%). A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more different backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in the village was about 43.6 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 19% were 65 years or older. The rest were adults between 18 and 64. There were slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%) living in the village.

Schools in the Area

Most students living in Airport Drive go to schools in the Carl Junction R-I School District. A smaller part of the village, on the eastern side, is in the Webb City R-VII School District. Students in the Webb City district usually attend Webb City High School.

See also

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