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Morehouse

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Morehouse

Total population

715

Median home value

$56,000

4.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$32,254

Morehouse$32k
National$74k
Elevation92 m
Land area2.06 km²
Coordinates36.85°, -89.69°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
92 m
Area
2.06 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Morehouse is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 741 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Morehouse was established as a lumber camp in the 19th century. It was known as "Little River" from 1877 to 1887. When a post office was established in 1893, it was named "Morehouse" after Albert P. Morehouse, who served as the 26th Governor of Missouri from 1887 to 1889.

Geography

Morehouse lies along Missouri Route 114 west of Sikeston. U.S. Route 60 passes along the city's southern boundary. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
44.8
Median home value
$56,000
Housing units
428
Poverty rate
19.3%
Unemployment
0.7%

Race & ethnicity

White
84.3%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
36.8464
Longitude
-89.6910
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
35.1%
Diabetes
11.4%
Adult obesity
40.8%
Binge drinking
16.6%
Adult smoking
21.2%
No leisure activity
34.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
6,099
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    308
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    308
  • Common Grackle
    Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    260
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    255
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    239
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    233
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    232
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    206

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Missouri

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.37
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,594

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
169
Avg daily Wikipedia views
6
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Morehouse

The United States biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men
1878
The last hurrah?
The last hurrah?
J. Quin Monson · 2003

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Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Woollysheath Threeawn
Woollysheath Threeawn
Aristida lanosa
Seen 2026-09-22
Twining Screwstem
Twining Screwstem
Bartonia paniculata
Seen 2026-09-22
stiff-leaved goldenrod
stiff-leaved goldenrod
Solidago rigida
Seen 2026-09-09
Redfin Shiner
Redfin Shiner
Lythrurus umbratilis
Seen 2026-08-12
Slough Darter
Slough Darter
Etheostoma gracile
Seen 2026-08-12
Gray-speckled Crayfish
Gray-speckled Crayfish
Faxonius palmeri palmeri
Seen 2026-08-12
Striped Shiner
Striped Shiner
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Seen 2026-08-12
Yellow Bullhead
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Seen 2026-08-12
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
Seen 2026-08-12

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library