Reeds Spring, Missouri facts for kids
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Reeds Spring, Missouri
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Location of Reeds Spring, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,136 |
| • Density | 757.84/sq mi (292.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65737
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-61112 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 751846 |
Reeds Spring is a small city located in Stone County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,136 people lived there. It's a friendly community in the heart of Missouri.
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A Look Back in Time
Reeds Spring got its name from a person named Fitzhugh Reed. He settled near a natural spring in the area a long time ago. Mr. Reed had a farm there, which he called "Reed's Springs." The town officially started in 1906, growing around that very spot.
Where is Reeds Spring?
Reeds Spring is located in the southwestern part of Missouri. It covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Reeds Spring?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 313 | — | |
| 1940 | 353 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 313 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 327 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 286 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 461 | 61.2% | |
| 1990 | 411 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 465 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 913 | 96.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,136 | 24.4% | |
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Population Details
In 2010, there were 913 people living in Reeds Spring. These people lived in 374 different homes. Most of the people living in the city were White (95.3%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (31.6%) had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (52.1%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Reeds Spring was about 35.5 years old.
Education in Reeds Spring
The Reeds Spring School District serves students from Reeds Spring and nearby towns. These towns include Branson West, Kimberling City, Cape Fair, and Indian Point.
The school district has six different schools:
- Reeds Spring Primary School (for pre-kindergarten to 1st grade)
- Reeds Spring Elementary School (for 2nd to 4th grades)
- Reeds Spring Intermediate School (for 5th and 6th grades)
- Reeds Spring Middle School (for 7th and 8th grades)
- Reeds Spring High School (for 9th to 12th grades)
- Gibson Technical Center (for 11th and 12th grades, offering special technical training)
See also
In Spanish: Reeds Spring (Misuri) para niños
