Risco, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Risco, Missouri
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Location of Risco, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | New Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
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| • Total | 286 |
| • Density | 510.71/sq mi (197.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63874
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-61994 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396380 |
Risco is a small city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 286 people lived there.
History of Risco
Risco got its name from the Frisco Railroad. A post office opened in Risco in 1903. This means people have been living and sending mail from Risco for over 100 years!
Where is Risco Located?
Risco is in Missouri, and you can find it near U.S. Route 62. It's west of where Route 62 meets Missouri Route 153.
The city is about seven miles east of Malden. It is also sixteen miles west of New Madrid.
Risco covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Risco
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 272 | — | |
| 1940 | 429 | 57.7% | |
| 1950 | 495 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 502 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 412 | −17.9% | |
| 1980 | 446 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 434 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 392 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 346 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 286 | −17.3% | |
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The population of Risco has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 346 people living in the city. About 96.5% of the people were White. A small number were Black or from two or more races.
The average age of people in Risco in 2010 was about 41.7 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 20% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Risco
Risco has its own school district called Risco RII. All the schools are on the same piece of land.
- There is an elementary school for younger students.
- There is a building that combines a middle school and a high school.
- The school system also has a gymnasium.
Risco also has a public library. It is a branch of the New Madrid County Library. This means kids and adults can borrow books and other materials.
