Monett, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monett, Missouri
City
Monett Downtown facing west
Motto(s):  Pride & Progress
Location of Monett, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
Counties	Barry, Lawrence
Township	Monett, Pierce
Founded	1870
Incorporated	1887
Area
• Total	8.82 sq mi (22.83 km2)
• Land	8.79 sq mi (22.77 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation	1,309 ft (399 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,576
• Density	1,089.05/sq mi (420.48/km2)
Demonym(s)	Monettian
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65708
Area code(s)	417
FIPS code	29-49196
GNIS feature ID	2395370

Monett is the most-populous city in Barry and Lawrence counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The city is located in the Ozarks, just south of Interstate 44 between Joplin and Springfield. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town was estimated to be 9,576 individuals.

History

Monett was created as a railroad town by the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway ("Frisco Line") which came through in 1870 and would build branch going off the main line to Paris, Texas. Both lines are still in existence and operated by the BNSF Railway. During this time the area went through several names including Kings Prairie Depot, Plymouth, Plymouth Junction (when the southern branch was built in 1880), Gonten (named for the local post master because the Post Service said there were other Plymouths); and finally Monett in 1887 when the area was formally platted and the Monett name was applied to the post office. It was named for Henry Monett who was a popular general station agent for various railroads including the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad ("Nickel Plate Railroad") before becoming an agent for the New York Central Railroad shortly before his death at the age of 35 in 1888.

The community was very much noted for being a rail town and had a Harvey House operating at the Frisco train station from 1896 until 1930. The community in the Ozark Mountains also had a thriving fruit business and was nicknamed the "Strawberry Capital of the Midwest." The Ozark Fruit Growers Association building (built in 1927) which is part of the Downtwon Monett Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The David W. Courdin House, Downtown Monett Historic District, and Waldensian Church and Cemetery of Stone Prairie are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 9,576 people, 3,246 households, and 2,193 families in Monett. The population density was 1,089.4 per square mile (420.6/km²). There were 3,537 housing units at an average density of 402.4 per square mile (155.3/km²). The racial makeup was 68.8% (6,588) white, 0.29% (28) black or African-American, 1.99% (191) Native American, 3.94% (377) Asian, 0.46% (44) Pacific Islander, 12.95% (1,240) from other races, and 11.57% (1,108) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 32.4% (2,925) of the population.

Of the 3,246 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 26.4% consisted of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.3.

26.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 111.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,435 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,302) and the median family income was $45,522 (+/- $7,363). Males had a median income of $30,238 (+/- $2,467) versus $22,928 (+/- $3,920) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,624 (+/- $1,764). Approximately, 11.1% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,873 people, 3,405 households, and 2,282 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,052.6 inhabitants per square mile (406.4/km²). There were 3,828 housing units at an average density of 454.1 per square mile (175.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.9% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.0% of the population.

There were 3,405 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

Economy

Monett's economy is based on manufacturing, financial services, software, retail, and education. This community is driven primarily by its industrial sector. Several key businesses in town include Jack Henry & Associates, CoxHealth, Tyson Foods, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, Schreiber Foods, Hydro Aluminum, International Dehydrated Foods, Miracle, Architectural Systems Inc., EFCO, and WinTech.

The town has seen rapid growth over the last two decades. More recently, heavy investment into Monett's Historical Downtown has brought new life to many businesses, and the area's cultural scene.

Monett is a part of the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG), providing urban planning and economic development resources for the ten-county region around the Springfield metropolitan area, Missouri.

Transportation

Highways

Monett is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Route 37, connecting the town to Interstate 44 and the metropolitan areas of Joplin, Springfield and Northwest Arkansas.

Trains meeting in Monett

Airport

The Monett Municipal Airport (HFJ) is a public-use airport, registering 18,100 aircraft operations annually in 2008. In the 2012 economic impact study conducted by the Missouri Department of Transportation, The Airport ranked 9th in the state of Missouri with a total output of 13.1 million dollars annually.

Railroads

Monett was once a thriving depot used by the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, today it is served by the BNSF Railway and the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad.

Education

Public

Monett is part of the Monett R-1 School District. The district has the following schools:

• Monett High School
• Scott Regional Technology Center
• Monett Middle School
• Monett Intermediate School
• Central Park Elementary
• Monett Elementary

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) is a state-operated program serving Missouri students with severe disabilities in the greater Monett area at:

• Oakview State School K-12

Private

The private schools in Monett include Berean Christian Academy and St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary.

Higher education

Downtown Monett is home to a satellite campus of Drury University.

Library

Monett has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.

Culture

Southwest Missouri is a close collection of cities, towns, and communities in the heart of the Ozarks; the majority of these are located between the metropolitan areas of Joplin and Springfield and the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area.

Entertainment and performing arts

• Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosts performances by the Community Theatre.
• Starting in 2018, on the first Friday of each month from May to August, the town holds the "First on Front", on Front Street and Broadway; this remains a festival with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden.

Sports

• From 1936 to 1939, the Monett Red Birds played in the Arkansas-Missouri League, as a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
• As a program, in 2018, the Monett High School Football team was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, for being one of the most successful football programs in state history, from 1927 to the present day. The program has won three state championships in 1971, 1977, and 2016; this is in addition to 12 conference championships and 13 district titles since the state implemented a structured post-season.

Media

Newspapers

• Monett Times

Radio

• KKBL, 95.9 FM - Adult Contemporary/News

Magazines

• "Connection"- A magazine dedicated to Southwest Missourians

Hospitals

Cox Monett Hospital, part of CoxHealth, built in 2021

Notable people

• Murray Bishoff Author, Journalist, 1980 Inkpot Award winner
• Walter Bribeck American Negro League First Baseman
• Ginny Duenkel known by her married name Ginny Fuldner; 1964 Olympic gold medalist and former Olympic record-holding swimmer
• Jack Henry, founder of Jack Henry & Associates, S&P 500 financial services company headquartered in Monett
• James B. Kring University of Massachusetts & University of Florida entomology professor
• Heinie Mueller (outfielder) (Clarence Francis "Heinie" Mueller) MLB Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Boston Braves, St. Louis Browns and manager of the Monett Red Birds
• Phil Mulkey track and field athlete
• Sally Shelton-Colby U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, Grenada and Dominica
• Howard F. Stone lieutenant general in the U.S. Army

Geography

Monett is located at 36°55′25″N 93°55′20″W / 36.92361°N 93.92222°W / 36.92361; -93.92222 (36.923725, -93.922332).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.45 square miles (21.89 km²), of which 8.43 square miles (21.83 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water.

See also

In Spanish: Monett (Misuri) para niños