Macks Creek, Missouri facts for kids
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Macks Creek, Missouri
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Location of Macks Creek, Missouri
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 Macks Creek, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Macks Creek, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Russell |
| Incorporation | 1923 |
| Disincorporation | September 27, 2012 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 189.12/sq mi (73.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65786
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-45218 |
| GNIS feature ID = | 2395798 |
Macks Creek is a small community in Camden County, Missouri, in the United States. It is a census-designated place, which means it's a recognized area for gathering population data. In 2010, about 244 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 365 residents.
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History of Macks Creek
Macks Creek got its name from a nearby stream. This stream was likely named after a local family called Mack or Hack. A post office has been open in Macks Creek since 1872.
In 1997, officials looked into Macks Creek's money records. They found that the town was having big financial problems. Soon after, almost all the town's leaders left their jobs. The town then declared that it could not pay its debts.
On August 7, 2012, people in Macks Creek voted to officially close down the town. About 69% of voters agreed, which was more than the 60% needed. Closing the town turned out to be a slow and difficult process.
The Famous Speed Trap Law
For many years, Macks Creek was known for having a very strict speed trap. A speed trap is a place where police strictly enforce speed limits to catch drivers and give out many tickets. Along US 54, the speed limit in Macks Creek was 45 mph (72 km/h). However, outside the town, the speed limit was 55 mph (89 km/h). This difference often caught drivers by surprise.
This practice ended in 1995 when the state of Missouri passed a new law. This law stopped cities and towns from getting more than 45% of their total money from speeding tickets. Before this law, Macks Creek was reportedly getting about 85% of its money from these tickets. After the law was passed, the police department and the mayor of Macks Creek resigned.
In 2022, a magazine called Reason reported on this situation. They said that if a small town has a law named after it, it's usually for a bad reason. Macks Creek was an "obnoxious speed trap" that led to the "Macks Creek Law" in 1995. This law helped make sure towns didn't rely too much on speeding tickets for their income.
Geography of Macks Creek
Macks Creek is located near a stream also called Macks Creek. It is also on U.S. Route 54. The community is about twelve miles (19 km) west of Camdenton. It is also about twelve miles (19 km) east of Preston.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Macks Creek covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2). Almost all of this area, about 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 365 | — | |
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Macks Creek Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 244 people living in Macks Creek. These people lived in 102 households, and 63 of these were families. The population density was about 208.5 inhabitants per square mile (80.5/km2) people per square mile. There were 132 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Macks Creek in 2010 were White (97.1%). A small number were from other races or from two or more races. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.39 people. The average family had about 3.03 people. The median age in Macks Creek was 37.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37.5 and half were older.
Education in Macks Creek
The Macks Creek R-V School District runs two schools. These include one elementary school and Macks Creek High School.
Macks Creek also has a public library. This library is a part of the Camden County Library District.
See also
In Spanish: Macks Creek (Misuri) para niños
