Blue Eye, Missouri facts for kids
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Blue Eye, Missouri
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Location of Blue Eye, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 289 |
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389 |
| • Density | 245.75/sq mi (94.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65611
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-06526 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396595 |
Blue Eye is a small town in Stone County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 289 people lived there. By 2022, the number grew to an estimated 389 people.
Blue Eye is part of the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Branson area for things like jobs and services. The town is also right next to another place called Blue Eye, Arkansas.
History of Blue Eye
The first people settled in Blue Eye around the 1860s. The town got its unique name from an early postmaster. People say he had very noticeable blue eyes!
Geography of Blue Eye
Blue Eye is located in a pretty spot in Missouri. It's just south of Table Rock Lake, which is a popular place for outdoor activities. The town is also very close to the border between Missouri and Arkansas.
The main road that goes through Blue Eye is Missouri Route 13. This road continues into Arkansas as Arkansas Route 21. The town covers about 1.17 square miles (3.05 square kilometers) of land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 74 | — | |
| 1970 | 91 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 94 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 112 | 19.1% | |
| 2000 | 129 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 167 | 29.5% | |
| 2020 | 289 | 73.1% | |
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The population of Blue Eye has been growing steadily over the years. In 1960, only 74 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 289. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Blue Eye.
In 2010, there were 167 people living in the town. There were 75 households, which are like homes where people live. Many of these were families. The average age of people in Blue Eye was about 44 years old.
Education in Blue Eye
Blue Eye has its own school district called the Blue Eye R-V School District. This district runs three schools:
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A middle school for students in their pre-teen years.
- Blue Eye High School for older students.
The town also has a public library. It's a branch of the Stone County Library, where you can borrow books and learn new things.
