Dade County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Part 2: Community Profile

Part 2: Community Profile

Dade County Location

Dade County is located in Southwest . Counties that border Dade are Barton and Jasper to the west, Cedar to the north, Polk and Greene to the east, and Lawrence to the south. The county covers 506.25 square miles, including 490.01 square miles of land and 16.24 square miles of surface water. Incorporated communities include the villages of Arcola, Dadeville and South Greenfield and the cities of Everton, Greenfield, and Lockwood. Unincorporated settlement areas include Bona in the northeastern corner of the county and Pennsboro is the south central section. Greenfield is the county seat.

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Historical Overview

The Dade County area was part of the area claimed by France until purchased by the in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The area was first inhabited by the Sac, Delaware and Osage Indians; the Osage ceded the territory in 1808. The first settlers arriving in the early 1830s from Kentucky and Tennessee found fertile prairie soils, walnut timber, wild game, and and creeks which provided drinking water for their animals. Dade County was created on January 29, 1841 from Barry County territory and was named after Major Francis L. Dade who was killed in the Seminole Wars; Greenfield was named the county seat (Aldrich, Dade County Soil Survey, p. 10).

Growth of the cities was stimulated by railroad construction in 1881. The City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad was constructed through the southern part of the county, running through the communities of Everton, South Greenfield and Lockwood. The construction of a rail spur from the main line to Greenfield was privately financed by Greenfield residents and businessmen. The Greenfield Northern Railroad solidified Greenfield’s position as the county seat. Dade County’s economy began to expand and diversify following construction of the railroad. Mining of coal, zinc, iron, lead and silica contributed to a population boom in the late 1800s as investors and workers migrated to the county. However, mining ceased in the early 1900s and population declined as mining boom towns such as Corry faded away.

Agriculture dominated the local economy during the early 1900s. Chief crops produced in the county were oats, wheat corn and fruits. Animal production included dairy and beef cattle, horses, poultry and sheep. The dairy industry was strong through the 1940s but beef cattle became more dominant through the latter part of the century. In 2007, the market value of agricultural products sold was over $51 million, with livestock sales accounting for 62 percent and crop sales such as row crops, vegetables and fruits accounting for 38 percent of this total. Dade County ranked fourth in the State for the value of sales in the vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potato commodity group in 2007 (USDA, 2007 Census of Agriculture). Agricultural production is still important to the local economy; however, the vast majority of income is generated from other activities, with 52 percent of farm operators claiming primary occupations in fields other than farming in 2007.

Dade County’s landscape changed significantly in the early 1960s with the construction of Stockton Dam on the Sac in Cedar County and the creation of . Nearly 26,000 acres of land in Cedar, Dade and Polk counties were inundated with the formation of Stockton Lake. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintains a policy of limiting access to federal lands and Stockton Lake to only power generation, flood control and recreational purposes, and there is minimal commercial and residential development around the lake area in Dade County. While Stockton Lake is a popular attraction for fishing and water sports, it has not been a major catalyst for diversifying the Dade County economy to the extent experienced by other counties in Southwest Missouri with USACE maintained lakes in their jurisdictions (Stone and Taney counties-Table Rock Lake).

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Form of Government

Missouri is divided into 114 counties and the City of St. Louis (RSMo §46.040). Counties are political subdivisions of the State established to provide governance, public goods and services and have a wide range of governmental responsibilities. The Missouri legislature established four classes of counties, based on the assessed valuation of real and personal property (RSMo §48.020). Dade County is classified as a third class county and is governed by a three-member Commission. Under the provisions of RSMo §49.010, counties are divided into two districts of nearly equal population. Each district elects one commissioner and the presiding commissioner is elected by the county voters as a whole. Commissioners serve four-year terms.

Missouri’s incorporated communities are classified as villages, towns, third and fourth class cities, and home rule charter cities. Villages/towns are incorporations with less than 500 inhabitants (RSMo §72.050). Fourth class cities are those with populations greater than 500 but less than 3,000 inhabitants. There are six municipal subdivisions within Dade County, including the villages of Arcola, Dadeville, and South Greenfield and the cities of Everton, Greenfield, and Lockwood. All of the cities are incorporated as fourth-class cities.

Villages are regulated under RSMo §80 and are governed by a board of trustees. The board elects a presiding officer (chair) and a clerk, and appoints the village’s officers. Fourth class cities are regulated by RSMo §79. Such cities may have the mayor/board of aldermen or mayor/city administrator/board of aldermen form of government. All the cities in Dade County operate under the mayor/board of aldermen form of government.

Physical Characteristics

Physiography and Geology

Nearly all of Dade County is situated in the Interior Highlands Physiographic Province of the United States. Most of the county lies on the Springfield Plateau, a subdivision of the Plateau physiographic region. The northeastern corner of the county lies on the Salem Plateau subdivision of the Ozarks Plateau. The extreme northwest corner of the county is located on the Osage Plains subdivision of the Central Lowlands Physiographic Province.

Dade County’s topography transitions from nearly level to gently rolling plains in the western area to more hilly landscapes in the central and eastern section of the county. The landscape varies in response to the underlying bedrock formations and the processes of weathering of the bedrock. Resistant sandstone and/or cherty limestone usually cap the mounds and prairies in the western and southern parts of the county. The slopes below the caps are usually developed on less resistant shale. The bedrock consists mainly of sedimentary rock ranging from Jefferson City dolomite of Ordovician age to sandstone, shale, and conglomerates of Pennsylvanian age.

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Elevations in Dade County range from a high of 1,260 feet near the Lawrence County line south of Lockwood to 867 feet, the normal pool elevation of Stockton Lake in the northeast part of the county. Local relief is generally 50 to 100 feet in the far western section of the county. As the landscape transitions to the east, local relief typically is 100 to Figure 2-2 250 feet, with relief more than 300 feet along the major streams (Dade County Soil Survey, p. 11).

Several old and geologically inactive faults exist in the county. The most prominent is the Dadeville fault that trends in a southeast-northwest direction. Highway Y crosses the Dadeville fault approximately seven miles west of Bona. Several small faults and folds parallel with the Dadeville fault, but these faults are geologically inactive and pose no seismic risk.

Hydrology and Drainage

Dade County lies within two river basins: the Basin and the Spring River Basin (Figure 2-3).

Sac River Basin

Most of Dade County lies within the Sac River Basin. The Sac River Basin also covers all or parts of Barton, Cedar, Christian, Greene, Hickory, Lawrence, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon counties. The Sac River originates close to the City of Springfield (Greene County) and flows in a northerly direction to its confluence with the and . Primary tributaries in Dade County include Horse Creek, Cedar Creek, Maze Creek, Sons Creek, Limestone Creek, and the Little Sac River.

The Sac River and Turnback Creek drain most of the deeply dissected areas in the eastern half of the county. Sons Creek traverses across the gently rolling landscape of the central portion of the county. All of the county’s incorporated communities are located in the Sac River Basin.

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Sinking Creek flows in a northern direction through the southwestern portion of Everton and a tributary of Sinking Creek flows southwesterly through the southeastern portion of the city. A tributary of Horse Creek flows in a western direction through the southern portion of Lockwood. A tributary of Limestone Creek flows in an eastern direction through the northeastern tip of South Greenfield. Greenfield contains a tributary of Wetzel Branch that flows in a northwestern direction from the northern portion of the city. A tributary of Turnback Creek flows in a southeastern direction from the south and southeastern portion of Greenfield. Also, a tributary of Wetzel Branch flows in a western direction from the western portion of the city. A tributary of the Sac River flows in a southern direction near the southern portion of the Village of Dadeville and a tributary of Maze Creek flows in a northern direction near the northwestern portion of the village.

A defining natural feature of Dade County is Stockton Lake. Approximately 9,150 surface water acres of Stockton Lake lie within the north central and northeastern area of Dade County. The Sac River, Turnback Creek and Sons Creek form the headwaters of Stockton Lake.

Spring River Basin

A portion of the southwest quarter of Dade County lies within the Spring River Basin. The Spring River originates along the Barry-Lawrence to the southwest of Dade County. It flows west-northeast to its confluence with the North Fork of the Spring River east of Asbury in Jasper County and then southwest into Kansas and the Grand Lake of the Cherokees in . Tributaries to the Spring River flowing through Dade County include the North Fork of the Spring River and two lower order creeks, Coon Creek and Kyle Creek. The North Fork of the Spring River is the only major drainage system in Dade County not part of the higher order Osage River Basin. No Dade County communities are located in these tributary sub-watersheds in Dade County.

Climate and Weather

Dade County has a continental climate with mild winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is in the mid to upper fifties, with an average summer temperature of 77ºF and an average winter temperature of 35ºF. During the winter the average daily minimum temperature is 25ºF while the average daily maximum summer temperature is 89ºF.

Total annual precipitation is approximately 44 inches with about 69% or 30 inches falling from April through October. The growing season for most crops falls within this period. Thunderstorms occur on about 52 days each year, and most occur between May and August. The average annual snowfall is approximately 17 inches. On the average, 18 days of the year have at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. The number of such days varies greatly from year to year. The prevailing wind is from the south and average wind speed is highest, about 11 to 12 miles per hour, from November to April.

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Figure 2-3: Dade County Watersheds

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Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics

Population Trends

Historical population trends in Dade County between 1900 and 2010 are shown in Figure 2-4. The county’s 1900 population of 18,125 declined in a steady pattern for sixty years until reaching its lowest point of 6,850 persons in 1960. Since 1960, population has grown very slowly, reaching a total of 7,923 at the time of 2000 Census. Population loss during the first half of the 1900s is attributable to decline of early mining industries, the Great Depression, WWII, and limited local employment opportunities.

Figure 2-4: Dade County Population, 1900-2010

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Overall net population growth occurred in the unincorporated areas of the county during the 1990s, with population of the cities actually decreasing by 3.5 percent during the decade. As shown in Table 2-1, Dade County’s 2010 population was 7,883, a net loss of 40 persons or a 0.5 percent decrease in population after the 2000 Census. Although actual numbers are small, the trend of decline in the city population and growth in the unincorporated area population continued to the time of the 2010 Census. In 2000, the unincorporated area population represented 61.2 percent of Dade County’s total population, increasing slightly to 61.8 percent of the total population in 2010.

Components of population change include natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. Between 2000 and 2010, Dade County had 346 more deaths than births. During the same period, the county experienced a net migration of 309 persons, less than population lost due to natural change (OSEDA, Summary of Social and Economic Indicators for Dade County). Dade County remains a rural county with population concentrations in and near the incorporated communities located along the major highways; the majority of the population is distributed at very low densities throughout the more rural areas of the county. Figure 2-5 displays the spatial distribution of Dade County’s 2010 population.

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Table 2-1: Dade County Population Change, 2000-2010 Jurisdiction 2000 2010 Change % Change Population Population 2000-2010 2000-2010 Dade County Total 7,923 7,883 -40 -0.5 Arcola 45 55 10 22.0 Dadeville 224 234 10 4.5 Everton 322 319 -3 -0.9 Greenfield 1,358 1,371 13 1.0 Lockwood 989 936 -53 -5.4 South Greenfield 136 90 -46 -33.8 Incorporated 3,074 3,005 -69 -2.2 Population Total Unincorporated 4,849 4,878 29 0.6 Population Total Dade County Total 7,923 7,883 -40 -0.5 Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000 and Census 2010, Summary File 1.

Age Characteristics

Table 2-2 shows changes in the age patterns of Dade County’s population over the 2000s decade. Overall, the changes in age groups show a slight decrease in the youth population (under age 20) from 27.3 percent of the total population in 2000 to 25 percent of total population in 2010. Changes in the population group aged 65 and over between 2000 and 2010 are slight, increasing from 20.4 percent of the population to 20.5 percent of total population.

Table 2-2: Dade County Age Specific Population, 2000-2010 Percent Percent Population Population Age Cohort of Total of Total 2000 2010 2000 2010 Under 5 456 5.8 406 5.2 5 - 9 485 6.1 463 5.9 10 - 14 611 7.7 563 7.1 15 - 19 607 7.7 534 6.8 20 - 24 313 4.0 295 3.7 25 - 34 752 9.5 711 9.0 35 - 44 1,159 14.6 880 11.2 45 - 54 1,047 13.2 1,226 15.6 55 - 64 883 11.1 1,188 15.1 65 - 74 808 10.2 860 10.9 75 - 84 584 7.4 533 6.8 85+ 218 2.8 224 2.8 Total 7,923 100 7,883 100 Median Age 41.7 45.9 Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000 and Census 2010, DP-1.

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Figure 2-5: Dade County Population Density, 2010

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The percentages of population in the youth groups, working age groups and retirement age groups for Dade County and the municipalities are shown in Table 2-3. The age characteristics of the City of Everton stand as a more central point for measuring or discerning the slight differences in community character and possible socialization patterns and needs of Dade County’s communities. By a small margin, Everton has the largest percentage of population in the working age years and the lowest percentage of population in the retirement age years. In contrast, the Village of Arcola is characterized by a significantly larger percentage of population in the retirement aged years. Median age ranges from a low of 39.3 years in Everton to a high of 63.2 years in Arcola.

Table 2-3: Dade County and Municipalities, Age Group Characteristics, 2010 Jurisdiction Total Percent Percent Percent Median Population Under 18 18-64 65 & Over Age Dade County 7,883 22.6 56.9 20.5 45.9 Arcola 55 12.7 41.8 45.5 63.2 Dadeville 234 25.6 55.2 19.2 44.0 Everton 319 25.7 58.3 16.0 39.3 Greenfield 1,371 23.1 53.0 23.9 43.5 Lockwood 936 23.6 51.8 24.6 43.9 South Greenfield 90 24.4 57.8 17.8 41.5 Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2010, DP-1.

As the seat of county government and the most populous community in Dade County, Greenfield offers a greater range of retail stores, services, public services and employment opportunities necessary to attract and meet the needs of diverse age groups. In many rural communities, the schools are the driving catalyst of population growth and a primary contributor to the age characteristics of the population. However, employment opportunities are also vital to attracting younger families. The data suggest that the out- migration of young adults is counter-balancing the in-migration of younger families with school age children. As the baby boomer generation moves into full retirement over the next decade, the county and communities will likely see changing needs from an aging population that would also be more vulnerable in times of disaster events.

Race and Ethnicity

Table 2-4 summarizes Dade County’s racial and ethnic characteristics. Dade County’s population is primarily White, with the minority population count at 315 persons or 4 percent of the total population in 2010. Hispanics (of any race) account for 1.5 percent of the total population. The City of Greenfield has the highest percentage of Hispanics (2.4 percent), while South Greenfield has the lowest percentage (0.0 percent).

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Table 2-4: Dade County Race and Ethnicity, 2010 Percent of Total Population Race One Race Hispanic Jurisdiction White Black or American Asian Hawaiian Some Two or Latino African Indian and Other or (any American and Pacific Race More race) Alaska Islander Races Native Dade County 96.0 0.4 0.9 0.3 0.0 0.2 2.2 1.5 Arcola 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 Dadeville 96.2 0.0 0.9 0.4 0.0 0.0 2.6 2.1 Everton 94.7 0.9 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8 1.6 Greenfield 95.6 0.8 1.1 0.1 0.1 0.4 2.0 2.4 Lockwood 96.6 0.3 1.2 0.7 0.0 0.0 1.2 1.3 South 96.7 0.0 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Greenfield Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2010, QT-P3.

Household Characteristics

In 2010, 68 percent of all households in Dade County were family households. However, married couples with children under the age of 18 represented only 19.9 percent of total households in the county. Single person households accounted for 28.5 percent of all households in Dade County.

Table 2-5: Dade County Household Characteristics, 2010 Jurisdiction Family Households Non-Family Households Total Total Married Single Non- Single Average Households Family Couple Parent Family Person Household Households w/children w/children Household Household Size under 18 under 18 Dade Co. 3,271 2,225 652 156 1,046 931 2.37 Arcola 31 16 2 0 15 15 1.77 Dadeville 90 69 22 6 21 17 2.60 Everton 128 90 32 5 38 35 2.49 Greenfield 600 336 93 53 264 230 2.19 Lockwood 381 244 62 31 137 132 2.32 South 40 26 8 1 14 12 2.25 Greenfield Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2010, QT-P11.

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Income Characteristics

The U.S. Census Bureau did not collect information on socio-economic characteristics of the population at the time of the 2010 Census. Data are now collected through the American Community Survey (ACS) annual sample and Table 2-6: Dade County Household Income, 2006-2010 Number of Percent of reported for smaller populations Income on a five-year average basis. Dade Households Total Less than $10,000 365 11.1 County’s 2006-2010 median $10,000 - $14,999 331 10.1 household income was $32,714, $15,000 - 24,999 562 17.2 substantially lower than that of $25,000 - 34,999 551 16.8 the State of Missouri ($42,262) $35,000 - 49,999 589 18.0 and the nation ($51,914) during $50,000 - 74,999 291 18.0 the same period. The 2006-2010 $75,000 - 99,999 154 4.7 per capita income for Dade $100,000 - $149,000 106 3.2 County, $16,638, is also lower $150,000 - $199,999 18 0.5 than state and national figures. $200,000 or more 9 0.3 Total 3,276 100.0 Poverty status provides another Median Household Income $32,714 -- measure of income. Table 2-7 Per Capita Income $16,638 -- shows a comparison of poverty Source: U.S. Census Bureau. 2006-2010 American Community status for Dade County, the state, Survey, DP03. and the nation over the 2006-2010 report period. Dade County has a substantially greater percentage of population below the poverty level (20.5 percent), than Missouri (14 percent) or the nation (13.8 percent). Among age groups, poverty status is significantly greater for Dade County’s population under 18 years old, 31.1 percent, than either the State of Missouri or the nation.

Table 2-7: Poverty Status Over Last 12 Months, 2006-2010 Population Groups Dade County Missouri United States Number Percent Percent Percent Persons for whom poverty status is determined 7,892 Persons below poverty 1,614 20.5 14.0 13.8 Persons Under 18 for whom poverty status is 1,770 determined Persons under 18 in poverty 551 31.1 19.3 19.2 Persons 18-64 for whom poverty status is 4,507 determined Persons 18-64 in poverty 838 18.6 12.9 12.6 Persons 65 and over for whom poverty is 1,615 determined Persons 65 and over in poverty 225 13.9 9.3 9.5 Source: Missouri Census Data Center. American Community Survey Profiles, Dade County Missouri, United States, 2006-2010, S1701.

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Educational Attainment

The 2006-2010 ACS data indicate that 82.1 percent of Dade County’s population aged 25 and older are high school graduates (including equivalency) or higher. This has been an ongoing trend, with the rate of high school graduation or higher increasing from 68 percent in 1990 to 78.5 percent in 2000.

Table 2-8: Educational Attainment of Population 25 Years and Older, 2006-2010 Percent Less 9th-12th High Some Assoc. Bachelor Percent Jurisdiction than 9th grade, school college, degree degree high grade no graduate no or school diploma degree higher graduate or higher Dade 6.4 11.6 46.3 21.2 5.5 6.4 82.1 County Arcola 8.3 8.3 69.4 8.3 0.0 5.6 83.3 Dadeville 6.4 10.8 49.8 16.3 7.4 7.4 82.9 Everton 2.2 17.5 43.6 31.2 3.7 1.6 80.1 Greenfield 5.3 16.5 48.7 16.7 6.8 3.6 78.2 Lockwood 5.9 7.7 46.9 27.7 4.1 6.7 86.4 South 17.4 26.1 30.4 17.4 8.7 0.0 56.5 Greenfield Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey 2006-2010, S1501.

Economy, Employment and Industry

Labor Force Characteristics

The Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) reported a Dade County civilian labor force of 3,484 persons for August, 2013. Of this number, 260 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 7.5 percent. This unemployment rate was slightly higher than the 7.1 percent unemployment rate for Missouri for the same time.

While the Springfield metropolitan area, the major regional employment center, did not experience as traumatic a loss in jobs during the height of the Great Recession as other areas of the country, the regional economy has slowed, affecting employment opportunities and income for Dade County’s commuting workforce as well as others in the region. The impacts of the Recession have left local governments with insufficient resources to adequately meet or maintain essential public infrastructures and desired services.

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Table 2-9 notes the industrial sectors in which Dade County residents are employed. The largest percentage of the labor force is employed in the Education, Health and Social Services, Retail Trade, and Manufacturing industries, accounting for a total of 48.2 percent of total employed. It should be noted that this table reflects employment by industry and not necessarily employment in Dade County.

Table 2-9: Dade County Employment by Industry, 2006-2010 2006-2010 Number Percent Industry Employed of Total Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 352 11.3 Construction 149 4.8 Manufacturing 507 16.2 Wholesale Trade 220 7.0 Retail Trade 407 13.0 Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 176 5.6 Information 33 1.1 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and Leasing 158 5.1 Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, 147 4.7 and Waste Management Services Education, Health, and Social Services 595 19.0 Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, and 153 4.9 Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) 114 3.6 Public Administration 113 3.6 Total Employed 3,124 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. American Community Survey Profiles, 2006-2010.

Primary Industries

Table 2-10 on the following page lists businesses by industrial sector located in Dade County and number of employees working in the county. The largest numbers of businesses in the county are in the Retail Trade, Services, Manufacturing, Construction and Finance industries. However, the businesses that employ the largest number of persons are Wholesale Trade, Manufacturing, and Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services.

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Table 2-10: Number of Businesses and Employees in Dade County, 2011 Industry Sector Total establishments Paid Employees* Number Percent Number Percent Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 2 1.4 0-19 ** Utilities 1 0.7 0-19 ** Construction 12 8.5 20-99 ** Manufacturing 16 11.3 100-249 ** Wholesale trade 9 6.3 494 38.2 Retail trade 27 19.0 163 12.6 Transportation and warehousing 7 4.9 20-99 ** Information 2 1.4 0-19 ** Finance and insurance 12 8.5 33 2.6 Real estate and rental and leasing 2 1.4 0-19 ** Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.2 0-19 ** Administrative and support and waste 3 2.1 100-249 ** management and remediation services Health care and social assistance 11 7 .7 20-99 ** Arts, entertainment, and recreation 1 0.7 0-19 ** Accommodation and food services 12 8.5 54 4.2 Other services (except public administration) 19 13.4 57 4.4 Total all sectors 142 100.0 1,292 100.0 Source: U.S. Census Bureau. 2011 County Business Patterns. http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/cbpnaic/cbpsect.pl *Number of employees for week including March 12, 2011. **Data not available.

Commuting to Work

The 2008-2010 ACS estimates that 54.5 percent of Dade County’s labor force work in the county, with 43.1 percent commuting out of the county. The 2000 Census reported that 42 percent of the labor force Table 2-11: Place of Employment, 2008-2010 out-commuted, with most Dade County Employed Number Percent of commuting to work Total places in the Springfield Work in County of Residence 1,682 54.9 metro area and Barton Work Outside County of Residence 1,321 43.1 County. Data on out- Work Outside of State 6 2.0 commuter destinations is Total Employed 3,064 100.0 not available through the Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2008-2010, ACS, but it is presumed S0802. that current commuting destinations are similar to the 2000 patterns. The significant percentage of out-commuting does underscore the potential risks to the traveling public during severe weather events.

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Land Use

Public Lands/Use Areas

Approximately 27,510 acres of land and surface water in Dade County are owned and maintained by the state and federal governments and public charitable organizations. Part of Stockton Lake, which is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is located in the north central and northeast sections of the county. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) owns several public land areas in Dade County and also manages through lease agreement Stockton management lands owned by the USACE and lands owned by the Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy and the Missouri Prairie Foundation are 501(c)3 public charitable organizations.

Table 2-12: Public Lands in Dade County Area Name Owned/Leased/Managed Acres Dilday Mill Access MDC 4 Fidlers Ford Access MDC 52 Horse Creek Prairie CA MDC 76 Indigo Prairie CA MDC 40 Shelton (Wade & June) Memorial CA MDC 321 Sloan (Dr. O.E. & Eloise) CA MDC 313 Stony Point Prairie CA MDC 980 Niawathe Prairie CA MDC 158 Nature Conservancy/MDC Leased & 167 Managed Stockton Lake Management Lands USACE/MDC Leased & Managed 16,000 Stockton Lake (water resource) USACE 9,150 Greenfield Glade Nature Conservancy 49 Corry Flatrocks Nature Conservancy 43 Penn-Sylvania Prairie Missouri Prairie Foundation 160 Total 27,510 CA = Conservation Area MDC = Missouri Department of Conservation USACE = U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Source: Missouri Department of Conservation; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Land Use Development Trends

Figure 2-6 shows the pattern of land cover in Dade County. The substantial majority of land in the county is undeveloped or used for agricultural purposes. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, farmland accounted for 276,229 acres or approximately 88 percent of the county’s land area. Of the land in farms, 45 percent is cropland, 42 percent is in pasture, and 10 percent is woodland.

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The pattern of urban land development in Dade County is characteristic of counties in the region with an economy base historically focused on agriculture. For several decades the majority of the county’s population has located in the unincorporated areas of the county, particularly in the fringe areas around the municipalities and along the roadway network which provide access to the services and products available in the cities and access to markets in the larger metropolitan areas. Urbanization potential in both the municipalities and the rural areas of the county is closely tied to the design and capacity of the roadway network. Dade County does not contain an interstate or other divided four-lane highway within its boundaries.

As shown in Figure 2-5 (Population Density), the greatest concentrations of rural population are around Greenfield in the center of the county, around Everton and Lockwood in the southern section, around Stockton Lake in the north, and generally in the eastern portion of the county. Everton, Greenfield and Lockwood are developed along U.S. Highway 160 which provides connectivity to Interstate 44 and the Springfield metropolitan area to the southeast and the Joplin metro area to the west.

The subsection on Commuting to Work notes that an estimated 43 percent of the Dade County workforce commutes outside of the county for work, particularly to work centers in the Springfield metropolitan area (Greene County). The greater concentrations of population in the rural fringe areas around the cities are also located adjacent to or in close proximity to the primary roadway network with connectivity to Interstate 44, enabling relatively easy commute for Dade County residents that prefer a rural lifestyle.

Dade County has not yet experienced to any significant extent the patterns of leapfrog suburbanization and blurring of the boundaries between urban and rural areas that is being experienced in the rapid growth counties of southwest Missouri, such as Christian, Stone and Taney counties. It is expected that the development trends in place in Dade County will continue through the 2010 decade. However, improvements to information technologies and transportation infrastructure, along with changing economic realities, are impacting the movement of people, goods, and services throughout the region. Concerted and joint efforts by Dade County and its municipalities to plan for and promote economic growth could change this trend.

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Figure 2-6: Dade County Land Cover

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Housing

Dade County’s housing stock increased from 3,758 units in 2000 to 3,965 in 2010, an increase of 5.5 percent. Owner-occupied housing units accounted for 66.9 percent of all occupied units in 2000, increasing to 76.7 percent in 2010. The housing market was relatively strong over the decade with the addition of new housing stock and decrease in the number of vacant units, particularly the decrease in vacant owner occupied units.

Table 2-13: Dade County Housing Characteristics, 2000 - 2010 2000 2010 Housing Units Number % of Number % of Total Total Total Housing Units 3,758 100.0 3,965 100.0 Occupied Housing Units 3,202 85.2 3,271 82.5 Owner Occupied 2,513 66.9 2,508 76.7 Renter Occupied 689 18.3 763 23.3 Vacant Housing Units 556 14.8 694 17.5 Homeowner Vacancy Rate 3.1% -- 2.37* -- Rental Vacancy Rate 9.5% -- 8.18* -- Median Value Owner Occupied Units $54,500 -- $74,700* -- Median Gross Rent $297 -- N/A -- Source: U.S. Census Bureau. 2000 Census and 2010 Census, Summary File 1. *American Community Survey, 2006-2010 Estimates.

Data on housing unit types were not collected as part of the 2010 Census. This information is now only available through the American Community Survey (ACS). Table 2-14 provides estimates of housing unit types in Dade County from the 2006-2010 ACS. Single family housing, including detached units, attached units, and mobile homes, accounted for 94.7 percent of all housing units. Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to damages and possible injury or death of the occupants during tornadoes and thunderstorm high wind events. There are no known mobile home parks in Dade County. Mobile home units are scattered throughout the rural areas of the county and dispersed on separate lots in the municipalities.

Table 2-14: Dade County Housing Units in Structure, 2006-2010 Housing Units Number Percent of Total Total Housing Units 3,961 100.0 1 unit, detached 3,266 82.5 1 unit, attached 6 0.2 2 units 4 0.1 3-4 units 118 3.0 5-9 units 41 1.0 10-19 units 28 0.7 20 or more units 16 0.4 Mobile Home 477 12.0 Boat, RV, Van 5 0.1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2006-2010 Estimates.

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Transportation

Roadways

Roadways are the dominant transportation infrastructure in Dade County, moving nearly all goods, services and travelers in and out of the county. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) maintains approximately 198 miles of state and federal roads in the county with more than 500 miles of roadways maintained by the county’s road districts.

Principal roads in Dade County include US Highway 160 and Missouri Routes 39, 97 and 245/215. Route 97 runs north-south, passing through Lockwood in the western section of the county. Route 39 runs north-south through central Dade County, passing through the communities of Arcola, Greenfield, and South Greenfield. Missouri Highway 235 runs north-south through the Village of Dadeville, joining Missouri Highway 160 at the south end. Highway 160 runs north-south from the City of Everton, joining with Missouri Highway 235, then running west to the city of Greenfield, Lockwood, and continuing outside of the county.

Railroads

There are no passenger rail services in Dade County. The only railroad freight line located in the county is the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway. The line runs in an east-west direction through the southern portion of the county, passing through the communities of Everton, South Greenfield and Lockwood and connecting to Aurora in Lawrence County. A BNSF Railway depot is located in South Greenfield and a spur line runs from South Greenfield to Greenfield. This spur line currently serves the Pennington Seed Company in Greenfield and remains vital to the economies of the community and Dade County.

Airports

No commercial passenger or general aviation airports are located in Dade County. The closest commercial passenger airport is the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport. There is one privately-owned airstrip in the county. Ellingsen Field (M034) is located northeast of Everton; it has an unlighted, 2,500 ft. x 60 ft. grass runway.

Public Transportation

OATS, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation providing transportation services for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the rural general public in 87 counties in Missouri. Transit services for Dade County residents are provided through OATS’ Southwest Regional Office located in Springfield. The service carries riders from across Dade County to Greenfield, Bolivar, and Springfield on scheduled week days.

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Figure 2-7: Dade County Transportation Infrastructure

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Utilities

Drinking Water Supply/Services

The communities of Arcola, Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield, Lockwood and South Greenfield all provide municipal water services. In addition to these municipal water systems, which are classified as community water systems, there is one (1) other community water system: Barton/Dade/Cedar/Jasper Co. Cons PWSD #1, twelve (12) non- community water systems, and hundreds of private wells serving populations in Dade County. The non-community systems serve a total population of approximately 3,700 in campgrounds, outdoor recreation areas, and marinas around Stockton Lake as well as rural subdivisions (MDNR, Census of Missouri Public Water Systems 2013, http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/pdwb/2013-census.pdf). See Appendix C for definitions of water systems.

Wastewater Treatment Systems

Everton, Greenfield, Lockwood, and South Greenfield provide municipal wastewater treatment services to their residents and businesses. In addition to these municipal systems, MDNR records indicate 17 other permitted wastewater treatment systems in Dade County. Wastewater treatment in Arcola, Dadeville, and throughout the rural areas of the county is provided by on-site wastewater disposal systems.

Electric Service

Electric service in Dade County is provided by several entities, including three rural electric cooperatives and one investor-owned utility. The Empire District Electric Company, an investor-owned utility, serves the communities of Arcola, Everton, Greenfield and South Greenfield. The City of Lockwood owns its distribution system and purchases electrical power from the Empire District Electric Company. The Sac-Osage Electric Cooperative serves Dadeville and the rural areas around Stockton Lake and Arcola, extending south to the areas around Lockwood, Greenfield and South Greenfield. The cooperative has 1,304 meters in Dade County. The Ozark Electric Cooperative serves rural areas in the southern section of the county with 1,773 meters in the Lockwood, Greenfield, South Greenfield and Everton areas. The Southwest Electric Cooperative serves a very small area with 10 meters in the Bona area in northeast Dade County.

Natural Gas Service

Missouri Gas Energy currently provides natural gas service to the cities of Greenfield and Lockwood. Residences and businesses in other areas of the county rely on other fuel sources.

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Underground Utilities

CenturyLink, AT&T, Empire Electric, Sac-Osage Electric Cooperative and Missouri Gas and Energy all have underground lines running through Dade County. In addition, the Enbridge Energy Pipeline carries crude oil through Dade County and the Explorer Pipeline carries fuel oil, gasoline and jet fuel. Each utility has its own emergency operations plan. The specific locations of underground lines are not disclosed here for security reasons.

Table 2-15: Dade County Utility Service Providers Utility Provider Address Telephone Electric Service Empire District Electric Company 602 Joplin Avenue 800-206-2300 Joplin, MO Ozark Electric Cooperative 10943 Hwy 39 North 417-466-2144 Mt. Vernon, MO Sac-Osage Electric Cooperative 1113 South Main Street 417-876-2721 El Dorado Springs, MO Southwest Electric Cooperative 1023 S. Springfield Ave Bolivar, MO 417-326-5244 Natural Gas Service Missouri Gas Energy 3420 Broadway 816-756-5261 Kansas City, MO

Telecommunications

Land line telephone service in Dade County is provided by CenturyLink and AT&T. Arcola, Dadeville, Everton and Greenfield are served by CenturyLink, while Lockwood and South Greenfield are served by AT&T. Wireless and internet services are available through both providers. Several other providers also offer wireless and internet services in different areas of the county, such as Verizon and Windstream Communications. There are patchy areas in the county, particularly in the northern area around Stockton Lake and in the southeast area, that do not have high speed broadband services.

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Key Community Facilities and Services

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in Dade County is provided by the Dade County Sheriff’s Office for the unincorporated areas of the county as well as the villages of Arcola, Dadeville and South Greenfield. The cities of Everton, Greenfield and Lockwood each have their own police departments. The Sheriff’s Office does have mutual aid agreements with the cities.

Fire Protection

Fire protection services in Dade County are provided by two fire protection districts and three fire departments. The fire protection districts and departments in Dade County also maintain mutual aid agreements with fire departments in surrounding counties. In addition to fire suppression, fire protection services provided in the county include weather spotting, first responders, search and rescue, and hazardous materials response.

The fire departments and fire protection districts serving Dade County include:

 Dade County R-IV Rural Fire Protection District  Dadeville Rural Fire Protection District  Everton City Fire Department  Everton Rural Fire Department  Lockwood Fire Department  Golden City Fire Protection District

The service areas of the fire departments and districts, along with location of fire stations in Dade County, are shown in Figure 2-8. For security purposes, specific information on fire fighting and rescue vehicles, equipment, and firefighters is contained in the Supplement to the Dade County Emergency Operations Plan.

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Figure 2-8: Dade County Fire Protection

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Dade County Emergency Services

Dade County Emergency Services, located at 400 Broad Street in Greenfield, provides 911 services for the county and is responsible for relaying calls for law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency medical services to the appropriate service provider. Dade County Emergency Services also activates the outdoor warning sirens in several of the communities.

The Dade County Office of Emergency Management is located at 8 West Main Street in Greenfield. This facility also houses the Dade County Extension Office.

Medical Facilities

No hospitals are located in Dade County. Hospitals in nearby counties serve Dade County residents, including but not limited to Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Joplin and Springfield, Cedar County memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, and CoxHealth Medical Center in Springfield and Cox-Monett. Medical clinics located in Dade County are listed in Table 2- 16.

Table 2-16: Medical Facilities in Dade County Facility Address Phone Number Dade County Family Medical Center 105 N. Grand, Greenfield (417) 637 - 5133 Greenfield Medical Center 123 Wetzel St., Greenfield (417) 637-0129 Mercy Clinic Family Medicine-Lockwood 1307 S. Main St., Lockwood (417) 232-4560 Dade County Health Department 413 W. Water St., Greenfield (417) 637-2345

Ambulance Service

The Dade County Ambulance District provides emergency medical response to all of Dade County under contract with CoxHealth Emergency Medical Services. The District provides advanced life support with both EMTs and paramedics on staff. Ambulance stations are located in Greenfield and Lockwood. Cox Air Care provides 24-hour coverage with a helicopter based at CoxHealth South in Springfield. Although CoxHealth is the only ambulance provider, it will take patients to whichever medical facility they desire to go to.

Table 2-17: Dade County Ambulance Service Ambulance Address 604 Wells St. Ground Ambulance Greenfield 1309 S. Main St. Ground Ambulance Lockwood 3801 S. National Ave. Cox Air Care Springfield

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Other Key Facilities

Other key services essential during natural disasters include the services provided by the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross-Southern Missouri Region.

The Greater Ozarks Chapter is located at 1545 N. West Bypass in Springfield, Missouri. The organization is available 24 hours a day, every day, to respond to disasters. Disaster relief through the Red Cross focuses on disaster-caused emergent needs of shelter, food, clothing and health. The Red Cross also provides educational materials for the public on disaster mitigation and works with city, county and state emergency management agencies on disaster preparedness and training. The Chapter has ongoing efforts to recruit and train volunteers as well as secure resources for shelter, communications and supplies (American Red Cross, http://www.redcross.org/mo/springfield).

To secure resources for shelter, the Chapter maintains file records of institutions and organizations in each county that have completed and filed forms that provide information on the physical facility and capabilities to function as an emergency shelter (i.e. available space, number of restrooms, kitchen facilities, etc.) and that would be willing to enter into a written agreement for use of the facility for a designated need as determined by the Red Cross following a disaster event. When a disaster occurs, the Red Cross contacts these entities as may be necessary to arrange for use of their facilities.

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Figure 2-9: Dade County Key Facilities

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Government Buildings

Government structures include county and municipal government facilities, judicial facilities, post offices, and state and federal facilities. The greatest concentration of government structures is in the City of Greenfield, the county seat. Government owned and leased facilities in Dade County are listed in Table 2-18.

Table 2-18: Government Buildings in Dade County Structure Address Greenfield Dade County Court House Greenfield Square Dade County Sheriff’s Office 203-205 E. Water Street Dade County Emergency Services 400 Broad Street Dade County Emergency Management 8 S. Main Street Dade County Health Department 413 W. Water Street Extension Service 8 S. Main Street USDA Service Center 160 Highway South U.S. Post Office South Main Street Greenfield City Hall 115 S. Main St, Greenfield Greenfield Police Station 608 W. Wells Street Greenfield Maintenance Building 606 W. Wells Street Greenfield Water Tower & Well House 108 Shaffer Greenfield Water Tower & Well House 606 W. Wells Street Greenfield Vacant Building 416 W. Water Street Arcola Arcola U.S. Post Office Church Street Dadeville Dadeville U.S. Post Office 245 Hwy Everton Everton City Hall 116 W. Commercial Everton Water Tower 105 School Street Sewer Maintenance Building & Pump Station 214 W. Springfield Everton U.S. Post Office Main & Commercial Lockwood Lockwood City Hall 107 E. 8 th Street Lockwood Waterworks 109 E. 9th Water Tower 1003 Cottonwood Water Tower 107 E. 8th Street #2 Well House Pumps Sycamore & RR Tracks Police & Maintenance Building 9th & Locust Lift Station 306 W. 12 Street Lift Station 202 E. 2nd Street Lockwood U.S. Post Office Main Street Library 711 Main Street South Greenfield Lift Station Myers Street & Old Hwy. 39 South Greenfield U.S. Post Office. Old Hwy. 39

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Centers of Large Population Concentration

Schools

Seven public school districts serve Dade County. Three districts, Stockton R-I, Walnut Grove R-V, and Ash Grove R-IV, do not have facilities located in Dade County. Of the four school districts with facilities in the county, the Greenfield R-IV District serves the largest number of students, with total enrollment of 505. One private school, the Immanuel Lutheran School located in Lockwood, serves 79 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

Table 2-19: Schools in Dade County School Facility Address City Enrollment Staff Public Schools Dadeville R-II 17 Bearcat Trail Dadeville 145 35 Dadeville High 17 Bearcat Trail Dadeville 107 18 Dadeville Elementary 17 Bearcat Trail Dadeville 66 14 Everton R-III 211 School St. Everton 233 36 Everton High 211 School St. Everton 74 11 Everton Middle 211 School St. Everton 47 12 Everton Elementary 211 School St. Everton 87 13 Greenfield R-IV 410 W College Greenfield 505 54 Greenfield High 410 W College Greenfield 235 26 Greenfield Elementary 409 Montgomery Greenfield 270 28 Lockwood R-I 400 W 4th St. Lockwood 408 38 Lockwood High 400 W 4th St. Lockwood 135 17 Lockwood Elementary 408 Locust Lockwood 273 21 Private Schools Immanuel Lutheran 212 W. 4th St. Lockwood 79 20 School Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Missouri School Directory 2011- 2012. http://dese.mo.gov/directory (07 February 2012)

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Figure 2-10: Dade County School Districts

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Commercial/Recreation Centers

No regional or community shopping centers are located in Dade County. Most commercial businesses are located in the municipalities, with the largest number of retail and service businesses located in Lockwood and Greenfield. The public lands and use areas around Stockton Lake that are listed in Table 2-12 do attract many visitors for a wide variety of outdoor recreation activity. The larger employers in Dade County are listed in Table 2-20. Pennington Seed, located in Greenfield, is by far the largest employer with over 350 workers.

Table 2-20: Dade County Major Employers Number Company Product City Employees Pennington Seed Fescue Seed Greenfield 350+ Dade County Nursing Home District Nursing Care Greenfield 85 M.F.A. Farmers Coop Feed Lockwood N/A Prairie Mountain Screening Commercial Print Lockwood 55 Screening Frickenschmidt Foods Meat Processing Lockwood N/A S & H Farm Supply Machinery Lockwood N/A

Residential Care Facilities

Residential care facilities in Dade County, shown in Table 2-21, are located in the cities of Greenfield and Lockwood. Dade County Nursing Home and Residential Care Center in Greenfield offers residential care, skilled nursing care and adult day care for the hearing impaired. The facilities in Greenfield are operated by the Dade County Nursing Home District, a tax supported district serving all of Dade County.

Table 2-21: Residential Care Facilities in Dade County Facility Address Telephone Licensed Beds Residential Care Dade County Residential Care 400 Broad St. P.O. Box 51 417-637-5315 24 Center Greenfield Good Shepherd Residential Care 200 W. 12th St. P.O. Box C 417-232-4571 24 Facility Lockwood Skilled Nursing Care Dade County Nursing Home District 400 Broad St. Greenfield 417-637-5315 114 Good Shepherd Nursing Home 200 W. 12th St. P.O. Box C 417-232-4571 66 Lockwood Adult Day Care Dade County Nursing Home & 400 Broad St. P.O. Box 51 417-637-5315 Residential Care Center Greenfield Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. http://www.dhss.mo.gov (28 October 2013)

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Child Care Facilities

Licensed child care facilities located in Dade County are listed in the following table. There is also one licensed group home child care provider located in the City of Lockwood. The location of this group home is not provided here for security reasons. It is also likely that child care services are provided for smaller groups of children in private residences that are not licensed by the state.

Table 2-22: Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Facilities in Dade County Child Care Facility Address City Enrollment Staff Greenfield Head Start 517 Park St. Greenfield 20 N/A Immanuel Lutheran Day Care 303 Sycamore Lockwood 25 4 Lockwood R-I Schools 408 Locust Lockwood 20 N/A Source: Missouri Department Health and Senior Services, October, 2013. http://www.health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/index.php

Senior Services

The Dade County Senior Center is located in Greenfield. The Center offers many services, including meals, enrichment education and health screening. Four senior housing facilities are also located in Dade County. These facilities provide for independent living.

Table 2-23: Senior Centers in Dade County Senior Services Address Telephone Senior Center Dade County Senior Center 58 N. Allison St., Greenfield 417-637-2626 Senior Housing Everton Senior Citizen Housing Inc. 308 North Church St., Everton 417-715-2829 Greenfield Properties (Elderly Housing) 559 Broad St., Greenfield 866-286-1511 Greenfield Retirement Elderly 210 & 408 Garrett St., 417-637-2516 Housing Greenfield Lockwood Elderly Housing 1201 Main St., Lockwood 417-232-4024

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Figure 2-11: Dade County Vulnerable Facilities

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Flood Plain Management/Wetlands

Wetlands

Wetlands are not a major feature in Dade County; the topography and soil are not conducive to formation of large wetlands. However, Dade County is situated within two watersheds, the Spring Creek watershed and the Sac River watershed, which are “areas of land that catch rain and snow and drains or seeps into a marsh, stream, river, lake, or groundwater” (EPA, http://www.epa.gov/surf/watershed.html).

National Flood Insurance Program

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), established by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, is a “federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses from flooding. This insurance is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods” (FEMA, http://www.fema.gov). The federal government makes flood insurance available through the NFIP to local communities that adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances or regulations to reduce flood risks to new construction in flood prone areas (Special Hazard Areas).

Table 2-24 notes that Dade County and the communities of Arcola, Everton, Greenfield and Lockwood participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. South Greenfield is under federal sanction. Sanctioned jurisdictions are not eligible for FEMA mitigation funding assistance for projects within the mapped 100-year floodplain.

Table 2-24: Dade County National Flood Program Participation Community NFIP Current Entry Date Sanction Participation Effective Map (Emergency or Regular) Date Dade County Yes 5-24-11 12-22-03 (R) Arcola Yes 5-24-11 10-22-03 (R) NSFHA Dadeville No 5-24-11 NSFHA Everton Yes 5-24-11 (M) 08-01-86 (R) Greenfield Yes 5-24-11 02-09-11 (R) NSFHA Lockwood Yes 5-24-11 10-22-03 (R) NSFHA South No 5-24-11 07-17-03 Greenfield NSFHA No Special Flood Hazard Area - All Zone C. (M) No Elevation Determined - All Zone A, C and X.

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration. Community Status Book Report, 10/28/2013. http://www.fema.gov/cis/MO.pdf

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As of September, 2013, one flood insurance policy is in force in Dade County. (FEMA, http://www.fema.gov/policy-claim-statistics-flood-insurance/policy-claim-statistics-flood- insurance/policy-claim-13).

National Flood Insurance Program Repetitive Losses

As of October 10, 2009, there are no repetitive losses to the National Flood Insurance Program in Polk County.

Environmental Concerns

In Dade County, the Sac River and its tributaries form the headwaters for the Stockton Reservoir and preserving the quality of surface waters that flow into Stockton Lake is an important environmental and economic concern. The area also exhibits features of karst topography, increasing the potential for surface contaminants to enter the groundwater relatively unfiltered, affecting the drinking water supply.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ (MDNR) underground storage tank database includes nine petroleum underground storage tanks in Dade County that are either in open status for remediation or out of use but still active for remediation. One remediated facility remains in active status due to detection of high levels of toxins following tank removal.

Endangered Species

Dade County is home to one of Missouri’s endangered species—the Gray Bat. State “endangered” status is determined by the Missouri Department of Conservation under constitutional authority. Geocarpon (flowering plant) and Mead’s Milkweed are also designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as “threatened”, species likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future.

Table 2-25: Endangered and Threatened Species in Dade County Species Scientific Name State Status Federal Status Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered Endangered Arkansas Darter Etheostoma cragini Candidate Barn Owl Tyto alba Endangered Greater Prairie-chicken Tympanuchus cupido Endangered Black-Tailed Jackrabbit Lepus californicus melanotis Endangered Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus Endangered Geocarpon Geocarpon minimum Endangered Threatened Mead's Milkweed Asclepias meadii Endangered Threatened Missouri Bladderpod Physaria filiformis Endangered Source: Missouri Department of Conservation. Natural Heritage Program. http://mdc.mo.gov/node/3700

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Historic Properties Three sites in Dade County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

Table 2-26: Historic Sites in Dade County Vacant / Historic Sites Location Historic Function Occupancy Washington Hotel Greenfield Commerce/Trade Vacant South Industry, Processing, and Vacant/not in Dilday Mill Site Greenfield Extraction use Commerce, Trade, Recreation Greenfield Opera House Greenfield Occupied and Culture Source: National Register of Historic Places. http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/MO/Dade/state.html

Washington Hotel

The Washington Hotel is a four story structure built by the Washington Lodge of the Masonic Order in 1870 on the corner of the Greenfield Square at a cost of $3,750.00. The hotel became a popular place for settlers and travelers to stay. The building consisted of private rooms and a dining room used as a restaurant.

Greenfield Opera House

The Greenfield Opera House is located at the junction of Water and Allison Streets in Greenfield. The structure was erected in the 1880s, with the brick façade coming from the Greenfield brickyard. The official opening date of the opera house was in 1888. The building is currently used for summer theatre productions.

Dilday Mill

Also known as the Finley Mill and Hulston Mill, this grist mill was constructed in 1840 at the confluence of the Sac River and Turnback Creek near South Greenfield. The mill operated until 1967 when the mill site was scheduled to be inundated by the waters of the newly constructed Stockton Reservoir. The mill structure was physically moved to a 50 acre site approximately one mile southwest of its original location.

Community Plans

Dade County Emergency Operations Plan: The Dade County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) establishes the organizations and procedures to enable Dade County and its municipalities to “save lives, minimize injuries, protect property, preserve functioning civil government and maintain economic activities essential to Dade County's survival and recovery from natural, technological, and war-related disasters” (Dade County EOP). The Plan establishes functional lines for operation and also identifies line of succession for continuity of government during a disaster.

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State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP): The STIP is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s plan outline for transportation system improvements programmed for a five year period. There is one Rehab and Reconstruction project in the current 2014-2018 STIP Bridge and Construction Schedule relevant to Dade County:

 Bridge improvement at Highway H over Stockton Lake, with engineering programmed between 7/2013-6/2016 and construction during 7/2015-6/2016.

County/Community Comprehensive Plans: Dade County does not have a comprehensive plan to guide the future growth and development of the unincorporated areas of the county. Dade County is a third class county and Missouri statutes require voter approval for third class counties to engage in planning or to adopt associated land development regulations such as zoning and subdivision regulations. None of the incorporated communities have developed a comprehensive plan either.

Building and Fire Codes

Dade County is a county of the third class and Missouri statutes do not enable third class counties to adopt building codes. Missouri statutes do enable incorporated villages and cities to adopt building and fire codes, but none of the communities in the county have adopted standardized building codes. Although standard building codes are not required, the County and the municipalities do request that all developments follow the State plumbing and fire code for safety purposes. The Dade County Nursing Home District has adopted the Uniform Code for Building Construction, the International Fire Code and the International Plumbing Code.

Community Partnerships

Springfield Regional Economic Partnership (SREP): The SREP is an organization of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce organized for partner members in a 10-county region to promote sustainable economic opportunities for partner members. Dade County is a member at the “Regional Partner” level, which provides access to professional economic development staff and resources.

Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG): Dade County is a member of the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments and the Council’s economic development district as designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. SMCOG’s mission is to provide a forum for local governments to discuss issues of regional concern and to provide services in community development and planning to its membership.

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Significant Cultural/Social Issues

Dade County has a growing senior population living in the rural areas of the county which may require special consideration for mitigation activities to reduce the impacts of hazard events.

Perhaps the most significant cultural issue affecting hazard mitigation in Dade County is the long history of minimal government regulation and protection of private property rights. Much of the county is very rural and population growth has been slow since the 1960s, with an actual slight loss in population during the 2000s decade. Dade County is not faced with the problems of insufficient resources to effectively and proactively provide for the services and quality of life expected by a rapidly growing population.

It is, however, faced with the need to strategically plan for its economic health, while sustaining an environment that is safe for its residents and that offers the lifestyle that will maintain and grow its population. Dade County and its municipalities have very limited resources to address this challenge. The County and municipalities do not have a history of long term economic development planning to guide this effort. The mitigation plan establishes strategies to help reduce the impacts of natural hazards. These strategies can serve as the basis for coordinated and cooperative efforts to integrate economic planning into public and private sector decision-making on growing a sustainable economy in a quality environment.

Media Relations

Several communications media provide news coverage for Dade County. Television media routinely broadcast weather reports and warnings with detailed information on cities and counties at risk as well as news segments including information on actions to reduce risks to life and property. Weather reports and warnings are also broadcast from several radio stations. Media resources that provide news and weather coverage in Dade County include:

Table 2-27: Media Resources Serving Dade County Media Address Telephone Fax Newspapers PO Box 216 Greenfield, 417-637-2712 417-637-2232 The Vedette Missouri 65661 Cedar County Republican PO Box 1081 Stockton, Missouri 417-276-4211 417-276-5760 65785 Television PO Box 3500 Springfield, 417-268-3000 417-268-3364 KY3 Springfield, Mo Missouri 65808 KOLR-10 Springfield, Mo PO Box 1716 Springfield, Mo 417-862-6397 417-866-6397 65801 KOZK-27 Springfield, Mo 901 South National Springfield, 417- 836-3500 417-836-3569 Missouri 65897

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Table 2-27: Media Resources Serving Dade County Media Address Telephone Fax KFOX-33 Springfield, Mo 2650 E. Division Springfield, 417-862-2727 417-831-4209 Mo 65803 Radio KRLK Stockton, Mo 1225 South Highway 39, 417- 276-5253 Stockton, MO 65785 2330 W Grand St, Springfield, 417-8656096 417-865-9643 KTTS Springfield, Mo 65802 3000 E. Chestnut Expressway, 417-862-5600 417-869-7675 KTXR Springfield, Mo Springfield, Mo 1162 E Highway 126, Pittsburg, 620-231-7200 KKOW Pittsburg, Ks 66762

County/Community Summary Profiles

A summary profile of the characteristics of Dade County and its incorporated communities is provided in Table 2-28. Data on total population and total housing units are derived from the 2010 Census; data on median household income and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey 2006-2010 estimates.

Table 2-28: Summary Profile of Dade County and Incorporated Communities Dade County Total Population – 2010 7,883 Classification Third Class Leadership Commission Median Household Income $32,714 Total Housing Units 3,965 Housing Unit, median year built 1977 Median Gross Rent $449 Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $73,000 Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service N/A Sewer Service N/A Electric Service Multiple providers Natural Gas Service N/A

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Telephone Service N/A Law Enforcement Dade County Sheriff Department Fire Protection Service Multiple departments Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal Multiple haulers

Arcola Total Population – 2010 55 Classification Village Leadership Chair/Board of Trustees Median Household Income $16,635 Total Housing Units 53 Housing Unit, median year built 1983 Median Gross Rent -- Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $43,300 Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service Village of Arcola Sewer Service N/A Electric Service Empire District Electric Company Natural Gas Service N/A Telephone Service N/A Law Enforcement Dade County Sheriff Department Fire Protection Service Arcola Fire District Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal Multiple haulers

Dadeville Total Population – 2010 234 Classification Village Leadership Chair/Board of Trustees Median Household Income $33,395 Total Housing Units 104 Housing Unit, median year built 1975 Median Gross Rent $558 Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $65,900

June 2014 – FEMA Approved Final Draft 2-41 Dade County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Part 2: Community Profile

Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service Village of Dadeville Sewer Service N/A Electric Service Empire District Electric Company Natural Gas Service N/A Telephone Service N/A Law Enforcement Dade County Sheriff Department Fire Protection Service Dadeville Station and Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal Contracted out

Everton Total Population – 2010 319 Classification City, 4th Class Leadership Mayor/Board of Aldermen Median Household Income $26,125 Total Housing Units 168 Housing Unit, median year built 1971 Median Gross Rent $617 Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $53,300 Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service City of Everton Sewer Service N/A Electric Service Empire District Electric Company Natural Gas Service N/A Telephone Service N/A Law Enforcement Dade County Sheriff Department Fire Protection Service Everton Station and Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal N/A

June 2014 – FEMA Approved Final Draft 2-42 Dade County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Part 2: Community Profile

Greenfield Total Population – 2010 1,371 Classification City, 4th Class Leadership Mayor/Board of Aldermen Median Household Income $22,887 Total Housing Units 709 Housing Unit, median year built 1973 Median Gross Rent $353 Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $56,600 Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service City of Greenfield Sewer Service City of Greenfield Electric Service Empire District Electric Company Natural Gas Service N/A Telephone Service N/A Law Enforcement Greenfield Police and Dade County Sheriff Dept Greenfield Station and Volunteer Fire Fire Protection Service Department Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal Multiple haulers

Lockwood Total Population – 2010 936 Classification City, 4th Class Leadership Mayor/Board of Aldermen Median Household Income $30,677 Total Housing Units 451 Housing Unit, median year built 1957 Median Gross Rent $556 Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $60,000 Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No

June 2014 – FEMA Approved Final Draft 2-43 Dade County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Part 2: Community Profile

Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service City of Lockwood Sewer Service City of Lockwood Electric Service Empire District Electric Company Natural Gas Service N/A Telephone Service Law Enforcement Lockwood Police Lockwood Fire Station and Volunteers Fire Fire Protection Service Dept. Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal Blackwell Solid Waste Disposal

South Greenfield Total Population – 2010 90 Classification Village Leadership Chair/Board of Trustees Median Household Income $33,750 Total Housing Units 46 Housing Unit, median year built 1978 Median Gross Rent -- Median Owner-Occupied Housing Value $80,700 Comprehensive Plan No Zoning Regulations No Building Regulations No Subdivision Regulations No Stormwater Regulations No Floodplain Management Regulations Yes Water Service N/A Sewer Service N/A Electric Service Empire District Electric Company Natural Gas Service N/A Telephone Service N/A Law Enforcement Dade County Sheriff Department South Greenfield Station and Volunteer Fire Fire Protection Service Dept. Ambulance Service Dade County Ambulance District Solid Waste Disposal

June 2014 – FEMA Approved Final Draft 2-44