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Community Profiles
County Profile
Early records indicate that the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto visited the area in 1540. The first
settlement was founded in 1783, at the present site of New Madrid by Joseph and Francios Le Sieur.
These Canadian Frenchmen were hunters and fur traders who established an outpost for the purpose of
trading with the Indians. Transportation was especially difficult for those early pioneers who settled
inland from the Mississippi River. In 1789, a road called the Kings Highway was built from Ste.
Genevieve to New Madrid. This north-south route passed through the center of what is now Scott
County.
From 1795 to 1815, the area known as New Madrid District included all of the southeastern Missouri
and most of the northern part of Arkansas. When Missouri was admitted to the Union in 1821, the
counties of Dunklin, Scott, and Stoddard were a part of New Madrid County. Dunklin County was
created February 14, 1845. Dunklin County was divided by a line running along the parallel of 36
degrees and 30 minutes. All parts of Dunklin County south of this line of division is called Dunklin
County. In 1853 the north line of the new county was moved to the north nine miles.
The territory included within the limits of the county, with the exception of this nine-mile strip, was a
part of the territory, which was originally left in Arkansas, but later added to Missouri. The town of
Kennett was selected as the county seat of the new county. The town was named for Honorable Luther
M. Kennett, though when it was laid out in 1846 it was called Chillitecaux. It was later known for a
year or two as Butler and then received its present name, Kennett. The county was named for
Honorable Daniel Dunklin, who was at one time governor of the state.
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Geography, Climate, and Geology
The county is located in the extreme southern part of Missouri and is part of an area known as the
“Bootheel” because of its outline. Dunklin County contains 546 square miles with a population density
of 60.8 per square mile. The St. Francis River forms the western boundary adjacent to Butler County,
Missouri and Clay County Arkansas. The state of Arkansas forms part of the western and southern
boundary of Pemiscot County. New Madrid and Pemiscot counties are to the east and north.
The chart below illustrates the climatic history in Dunklin County.
Dunklin County Monthly Climate Summary
Period of Record: 11/1/1963 to 3/31/2004
Average Max.
Jan
Feb
Mar Apr May Jun
Jul
Aug Sep
Oct
Nov Dec
Total
45.1
51.0
60.3
72.4
81.0
89.0
92.4
91.0
84.7
74.5
60.4
48.7
70.9
26.0
30.3
38.2
48.2
57.6
65.3
69.1
66.7
59.1
47.4
38.2
30.0
48.0
3.60
4.06
4.66
4.81
5.64
3.87
3.71
2.96
3.46
3.50
4.64
4.54
49.5
3.3
2.9
0.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
1.2
8.4
Temperature
Average Min.
Temperature
Average Total
Precipitation
Average Total
Snowfall
(Source: http://www.prcc.unl/cgi-bin/cli_perl.org)
Ninety-six percent of Dunklin County is located in the Mississippi River delta; the remaining area,
known as Crowley’s Ridge, is considered uplands. With the exception of Crowley Ridge, the county is
relatively flat with only gradual changes in elevation, though some ridges have short slopes with
changes of as much as 10 feet. The delta part of the county has old channels, bayous, and natural
levees formed by streams that have since disappeared from the flood plain. The uplands consist of
sloping areas of wind-blown particles, or loess.
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The St Francis River, its tributaries and distributaries, drain most of the area west of Crowley’s Ridge.
Natural drains include Kinnemore Slough, Honeycypress, Buffalo, and the Varney River. The Little
River Drainage system drains areas to the east and south of the ridge. Elevation ranges from about 230
feet in the southern part of the county to 500 feet on Crowley’s Ridge.
Dunklin County Population
The chart below shows the population of Dunklin County from 2000 to 2010. As can be seen, the
population of the county shows a steady decrease.
Dunklin County Population Trends
City
2010
2000
Population
Change
Percent
Change
Arbyrd
509
528
-19
-4.00%
Campbell
1992
1883
109
6.00%
Cardwell
713
789
-76
-10.00%
Clarkton
1288
1330
-42
-3.00%
Holcomb
635
696
-61
-9.00%
Hornersville
663
686
-23
-3.00%
Kennett
10,932
11,260
-328
-3.00%
Malden
4275
4782
-507
-11.00%
Rives
63
88
-25
-28.00%
Senath
1767
1650
117
7.00%
Source: US Census Bureau
Dunklin County's population increased steadily from 1900 (21,706) until it peaked in 1950 at 45,329.
Today, the county's most populated community is Kennett with a population of 10,932.
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The map below shows population centers in Dunklin County.
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Form of Government
The county government primarily consists of the county commission and county townships. Dunklin
County operates as a third-class county. The county government has authority to administer county
structures, infrastructures, and finances as well as a master plan, floodplain regulations and storm
water regulations. The three-member county commission generally is the final authority on county
issues.
Dunklin County Courthouse
BRPC Photo
Community Partnerships
The county and its cities collaborate on numerous issues such as infrastructure, law enforcement, and
emergency services. The Missouri Department of Transportation and the county and cities collaborate
on issues concerning transportation.
Significant Cultural/Social Issues
Public Awareness
Media Relations
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The Daily Dunklin Democrat, in Kennett is the official newspaper of Dunklin County. In addition, the
Delta News Citizen in Malden covers news in Dunklin County and the surrounding areas. Both provide
adequate coverage of planning issues such as natural hazard mitigation.
There are three radio station in Dunklin County, (1) KBOA AM (2) KTMO FM (3) KXOQ FM. The
Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Jonesboro, Arkansas, broadcast media provide weather reports and
warnings that detail specific cities and counties at risk. The complete list of media outlets is included
below.
Newspapers
Daily Dunklin Democrat
Delta News Citizen
Television stations
Channel 12, Cape Girardeau-CBS
Channel 6, Paducah, KY-NBC
Channel 3, Harrisburg, IL-ABC
Channel 23, Cape Girardeau-FOX
Channel 8, Jonesboro, ARK, KAIT-ABC
News releases are distributed by BRPC as the particular situation warrants. The media plan for
increasing hazard mitigation awareness will be initiated through the appropriate local agencies as
specific hazard seasons occur. At these times, residents are more attuned to receiving prevention
information. Various prevention instructions from the FEMA website will be the main source of
information to be disseminated through the media.
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Demographic Information
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the median age of a resident of Dunklin County is thirty-eight.
Eighty-seven percent of that age group is Caucasian and fifty-three percent are female. The per capita
income is $13,561, while the median household income is $24,878. Twenty-five percent of Dunklin
County residents have incomes below the poverty level. Of people twenty-five years and older, sixtyfour percent have a high school diploma or better. However, only nine percent have a four year
college degree or better. Sixty-six percent of residents own their own homes which have a median
value of $48,500. The chart below shows the ethnic diversity of Dunklin County.
Ethnic Diversity of Dunklin County
Race
Percent
Caucasian
88.6
African American
8.7
Native American
0.3
Asian
0.3
Hispanic
2.0
Other
0.1
Source: Missouri Census Center
Economy, Employment, and Industry
Labor Force, Unemployment Rate
The 2000 U.S. Census reported the county had a labor force (workers sixteen and over) of 14,070, or
fifty-five percent of the county’s total population. Nearly twenty-five of the population, or 8,123
persons had incomes below the federal poverty level. The 2003 unemployment rate for Dunklin
County was 7.8% compared to Missouri’s rate of 5.6%.
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Primary Industries
Dunklin County's primary products, besides being the top producer of cotton in the state, are electric
motors, communication equipment, storm doors, and automotive parts.
Employment within the county, according to the 2000 census, consists of 23.4% manufacturing, 18.5%
education/health/social services, 12% retail trade, 6.1% construction, and 4.1% government. The
remaining 36% includes finance, insurance, real estate, transportation, public utilities, wholesale trade,
and agriculture.
Access to Employment: In Commuting and Out Commuting
Twenty-nine percent of the county's workforce commutes outside the county for employment
purposes. Census figures also indicate that 90% of those work in an adjacent county. Likewise, of the
18% of the jobs in Dunklin County taken by workers in commuting, 91% of them reside in an adjacent
county.
Codes/Regulations
Missouri statutes give counties the option of establishing a planning and zoning commission, with
voter approval, and developing a master plan for the purpose of bringing about coordinated physical
development in accordance with present and future needs. Dunklin County has in place a
comprehensive management plan and well as an emergency operations plan. The county has in place a
floodplain management ordinance that was established 2003.
Existing Community Plans
Dunklin County has a comprehensive master plan originally adopted in 1972. The plan provides the
county with a blue print for development in the county. The following communities also have
comprehensive plans and the date written:
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Malden-
1976
Hornersville-
1976
Senath-
1972
Kennett-
1973
Campbell-
1976
Cardwell-
1972
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Dunklin County also has in place a mutual agreement plan with other county jurisdictions.
Land Use Information
The total land area of Dunklin County area is almost 350,000 acres. Incorporated areas comprise
approximately 12,500 acres, leaving 337,500 acres of unincorporated land. According to the latest
statistics from the Missouri Agricultural Service, 304,243 acres (90%) were in farm production. With
population growth rates remaining somewhat flat, there is no reason to believe this land use will
change. The map below shows land use in Dunklin County
Dunklin County Land Cover
Dunklin County’s 350,496 acres of land is listed by cover type in the table below:
Land Cover Type
Acres
% Coverage
Row Crop
273,456
78.02
Pasture Land, Fence Rows
26, 392
7.53
Seasonally Flooded River
13,949
3.98
Forage Crops
7430
2.12
Open Water
949
0.27
City/Town/Urban Build Up
28,320
8.08
Totals
350,496
100%
Front Forest
(Source:http://outreach.Missouri.edu/mowincounties2/dunklin.html)
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Development Trends
Current information indicates that Dunklin County is experiencing a population decline. Increases in
business and industry are needed to stop the declining population in the county.
Floodplain Management
The county as well as most communities has adopted floodplain regulations. Within these floodplain
zones, new construction is required to have the proper elevation before being permitted. Enforcement
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of these regulations is the responsibility of the County Commission.
Wetlands Issues
The topography, soils, and proximity to the St. Francis River are very conducive to formation of
wetlands. However, due to the large drainage projects for agriculture prior to wetlands protection
legislation, only a few areas exist. The map below shows probable wetlands locations. The Natural
Resource Conservation Service estimates there are 3,800 acres of wetlands, with the largest areas
adjacent to the St. Francis River.
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Listed in the chart below is a description of NFIP in Dunklin County. Participation in the NFIP is a
basic requirement for funding under certain hazard mitigation grant programs. Those jurisdictions that
participate in the program are listed as well as the actions or activities to maintain compliance with the
NFIP or to improve the CRS scores.
National Flood Insurance Program-Compliance-Dunklin County
Jurisdiction
Participate
Actions for Compliance
Dunklin Co.
Yes
Adoption and
enforcement of
floodplain
management
requirements
Yes
Floodplain
identification
and mapping
Provide Flood
Insurance
CRS activities
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Designated
Floodplain
Manager, drainage
systems,
coordinate county
mitigation
activities
Stormwater
regulations
Arbyrd
Yes
Yes
Campbell
Cardwell
Not Listed on FEMA Community Status Book Report-Missouri
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clarkton
Holcomb
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hornersville
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kennett
Malden
Rives
Senath
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not Listed on FEMA Community Status Book Report-Missouri
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Improved
drainage
Stormwater lift
pumps, drainage
Stormwater
regulations
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Environmental Concerns
Hazardous material sites, from gas stations to various commercial and industrial sites, exist within the
county. Natural disasters could precipitate a release of hazardous materials at any of these sites. No
federal Superfund sites lie within the county.
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Endangered Species, Historic Properties/Districts, Archaeological Sites
Endangered and threatened species within Dunklin County include the bald eagle, Swainson’s
Warbler, Harlequin Darter, Snowy Egret, Fat pocketbook (Mollusk), Crystal Darter and Western
Chicken Turtle. Currently there is no plant species listed as endangered for the county. The historic and
archeological sites in the county are listed below.
National Register of Historic Places-Dunklin County
Location
Historic Significance
Name
Campbell Commercial
Historic District
Chalk Bluff
Kennett Archeological
Site #78001644
Kennett City Hall and
Masonic Lodge
Langdon Site #74001072
Little River Lake
Discontiguous
Archeological District
Owens, Given, House
Restricted, Campbell
Event, Architecture,
Engineering
Information Potential
Restricted Kennett
Information Potential
122 College St, Kennett
Event
Restricted Hornersville
Information Potential
Restricted Kennett
Information Potential
Off Highway 53, Campbell
Architecture/Engineering
City of Campbell
Identified Assets
This section provides a survey of existing fixed assets such as infrastructures, critical facilities,
employment centers, commercial centers, and recreation centers as major factors in disaster mitigation.
Inventory of Infrastructures
Infrastructures include transportation, communications, water/sewer, electricity and natural gas, solid
waste disposal, law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency
management.
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Roadways
Roadways continue to be the main source of transportation within the region to support the movement
of people and goods. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) provides and maintains all
federal and state roadways within the county while the seven township boards maintain more than 792
miles of roadway in unincorporated areas. Roughly 85% are paved roads. Incorporated areas maintain
roadways within their jurisdictions. Dunklin County’s road network consists of a north-south corridor.
Highway 25 enters the county north of Malden and ends at Kennett. US Hwy 412 enters the county
east of Kennett, and continues through Kennett, south to Cardwell before crossing into Arkansas. The
map below shows routes of transportation in Dunklin County.
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Railroads
The Union Pacific Railroad operates one line in the county. It enters on the northern boundary and
parallels Hwy 25 to Malden where it turns southwest to Campbell and crosses into Arkansas. There is
no passenger service offered in the county.
Airports
There are three airports in the county. The largest is located in Malden with two 5,000’ paved runways.
Kennett airport has one 3,600’ paved runway and is constructing an additional 5000’. Campbell has
one 3,000’ paved runway. Access to commercial airline travel is in Cape Girardeau approximately
seventy-five miles north, or to Memphis, Tennessee 100 miles to the south.
Public Transportation
The major provider of public transportation in the county is the Dunklin County Transit Service
located in Malden. They are a demand service by appointment, serving all communities with routes to
Kennett, Cape Girardeau, and Poplar Bluff. They also contract with Medicare participants to provide
for medical transportation needs. Other clients include the Sheltered Workshop, Drug Court,
Workforce Investment Board, and seasonal migrant workers for children to attend school.
Telecommunications
The following is a list of the major providers of the county’s communications infrastructure:
Telecommunication Service Providers
Southwestern Bell
Wireless Communications Companies
AT&T Wireless Services
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Cingular Wireless
Sprint PCS
Southwestern Bell
Verizon Wireless
Long Distance Carriers
AT&T
MCI
Sprint
Internet Service Providers
Numerous dial-up service providers
Semo.net
Television Communications
KFVS-TV broadcast from Cape Girardeau, MO
WPSD-TV broadcast from Paducah, KY.
KPOB-TV broadcast from Poplar Bluff, MO
KBSI-TV broadcast from Cape Girardeau, MO
KAIT – TV broadcast for Jonesboro, ARK
Sewer and Water Facilities
There are currently three separate water districts and one sewer district serving parts of the
unincorporated areas of the county. Public water and sewer service is available within the cities of
Arbyrd, Campbell, Cardwell, Hornersville, Clarkton, Kennett, Holcomb, Malden, and Senath. All other
areas not served by the water district have private wells and septic systems.
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Electricity and Natural Gas
Ameren UE, Ozark Border Electric Cooperative, and Pemiscot – Dunklin Electric Cooperative,
provide electrical service to the county. Ameren UE and Atmos Energy supply natural gas.
Solid Waste Disposal
Each community within the county either contracts with a licensed handler to provide trash collection
or provides the service by city employees. Most waste is taken to transfer stations or directly to the
landfill.
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Inventory of Critical, Key, Essential Facilities
Relevant facilities include medical facilities, schools, long-term care facilities, day care centers, and
government structures. These facilities represent resources for care and shelter as well as populations
requiring a higher level of care and installations critical to community services.
Law Enforcement
The Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department includes the sheriff, one chief deputy, and six patrol
officers. The department has mutual aid agreements with all incorporated areas of the county.
Dispatching is located in Kennett.
Emergency Medical Services
The Dunklin County Ambulance District sub-contracts all services in the county. The Poplar Bluff
Regional Medical Center in Malden provides service to the north end of the county starting north of
Holcomb. The Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett serves the southern part of the county beginning
with Holcomb. The city of Campbell operates their own ambulance which services the city and
surrounding rural area.
Fire Protection
There are nine Fire Departments/Districts that provide fire service in Dunklin County with the
following resources.
These districts provide the following resources:
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Dunklin County Fire Protection Resources
District
Station
Vehicles*
Personnel
FTE’S
(Volunteers)
Arbyrd
1
1
11
0
Campbell
1
2
13
2
Cardwell
1
2
150
1
Clarkton
1
1
20
0
Holcomb
1
2
12
0
Hornersville
1
1
10
0
Kennett
2
6
50
10
Malden
2
6
18
6
14
1
Rives
Fire protection from surrounding cities
Senath
1
4
*Pumpers, Tankers, Rescue
Emergency Management
All of Dunklin County has E-911 service, with contracts for dispatching with the city of Malden on the
north end of the county, the county Sheriff's Department for the south end of the county and the city of
Kennett does their own dispatching for 911. Dunklin County EMA has a director on duty 24/7. The
EOP (Emergency Operations Plan) has been updated and is current.
Information Restrictions
Due to security concerns, underground utilities are not mapped in this plan. According to the Missouri
One Call System, Inc. as of August 29, 2009, the following companies maintain underground utility
lines within Dunklin County.
Dunklin County Districts:
Ameren UE
AT&T Corp
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Atmos Energy
Charter Communications
Lightcore (DTI)
Dunklin County PWSD #1,2,3
SBC (Southwestern Bell)
SEMO Communications Corp.
Medical Facilities
The only hospital in the Dunklin County is Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center located in Kennett.
The hospital has 116 beds, 28 staff physicians, and other staff totaling over 400.
Physician offices and clinics within the county include the following:

Malden Medical Center, 806 N. Douglas, Malden
3 full time physicians, 1 part time physician, 9 nurses

Morehead Clinic, 500 N. Douglas, Malden
1 full time physician, 1 full time registered nurse
 Doctor's Office, 1207 N. Douglas, Malden
1 full time physician, 1 full time nurse practitioner
 Campbell Medical Clinic, 413 W. Grand, Campbell
4 part time physicians, 2 part time nurse practitioners

Family Healthcare of Senath, 120 S. Market St., Senath
1 part time physician, 1 full time nurse practitioner, 1 part time licensed practical nurse
 Dunklin County Health Department Clinic, 1051 Jones St., Kennett
3 full time registered nurses, 2 full time licensed practical nurses
 Doctor's Office 304 Teaco Rd., Kennett
3 full time physicians
 Doctor's Office, 1231 1st St., Kennett
2 full time physicians
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 Doctor's Office, 509 S. Bypass, Kennett
3 full time physicians
 Doctor's Office, 607 Teaco Rd., Kennett
1 full time physician
 Doctor's Office, 105 E. Washington, Kennett
3 full time physicians
 Doctor's Office, 501 Teaco Rd., Kennett
1 full time physician
 Doctor's Office, 604 Teaco Rd., Kennett
1 full time physician
Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities and Day Care Centers
Approximately 6,003 students attend school in Dunklin County. Each community has their own school
system with the exception of Arbyrd and Cardwell, which have consolidated into the Southland School
District. Also Senath and Hornersville have combined into one district. Three Rivers College have
campuses located in Campbell, Kennett and Malden. Southeast Missouri State University has campus
locations in Kennett and Malden. The chart below contains information on Dunklin County schools.
Dunklin County School Districts
School
Address
Students
Campbell Elementary PK-6
801 S. State Hwy. 53
358
Campbell High School 7-12
801 S. State Hwy 53
281
Clarkton Elementary PK-6
Hwy 162
186
Clarkton High School 7-12
Hwy 162
152
Holcomb ElementaryPK-6
102 S. Cherry St.
367
Holcomb High School 7-12
102 S. Cherry St.
266
Kennett Diagnostic Center PK-12
205 Wiggs St.
Kennett High School 9-12
1400 W. Washington
0
511
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Kennett Career& Tech.Ctr. 9-12
1400 W. Washington
0
Kennett Middle School 6-8
510 College Ave.
443
Kennett Masterson Elemen. K-2
1600 Ely Street
485
Kennett South Elementary 3-5
920 South Kennett Street
467
Kennett Early Childhood Ctr. PK
205 Wiggs Street
133
Malden Elementary PK-6
701 Smith St.
640
Malden High School 7-12
600 W. Burkhart
364
Senath/Hornersville Elem. PK-4
802 S. State Senath
346
Senath/Hornersville M.S. 5-8
601 School St. Hornersville
253
Senath/Hornersville H.S. 9-12
800 S. State Senath
231
Southland C-9 Elementary PK-6
500 S. Main Cardwell
257
Southland C-9 High School 7-12
500 S. Main Cardwell
145
St. Teresa's Glennonville K-8
Hwy JJ
83
Source: Mo. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Ed.
The following maps illustrate Dunklin County School District boundaries.
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Higher education facilities located in Dunklin County include Three Rivers Community College with
three locations in Campbell, Kennett, and Malden. Southeast Missouri State University has locations in
Kennett and Malden.
Semo-Malden is located at 700 North Douglas.
Approximately 90 courses are offered per
semester which includes a wide selection of
graduated courses. Average class size is 20.
Instructors are able to provide a learning
environment to approximately 250 students each
semester.
Semo-Kennett is located off Highway 412.
Course offerings include BS degrees in eight
academic areas as well as an MA in School
Administration. A wide selection of courses is
offered. Approximately 250 students can
continue their educational pursuits in Kennett.
Photos from Semo website
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The Campbell Center is located 330
South Locust Street in Campbell. The
Center serves high school students who
choose to take college level courses.
Courses are taught by adjunct professors
and by ITV arrangements. Courses
offered are general education and some
applied sciences. Enrollment varies from
10 to 15 per semester.
Three Rivers Community College-Campbell
The Kennett Center is located at 901C
South Bypass in Kennett. Courses
offered are those that lead to Associate
of Arts Degrees in various fields.
Classes are taught by adjunct professors
and through ITV classrooms.
Approximately 180-200 students attend
the Center per semester.
Three Rivers Community College-Kennett
The Malden facility is located at 2203
Narvel Felts Boulevard in Malden.
Courses offered are those that lead to
Associate of Arts Degrees in various
fields. Classes are taught by adjunct
professors and through ITV classrooms.
Approximately 180-200 students attend
the Center per semester.
Three Rivers Community College-Malden
Photos form TRCC website
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The following charts list Day Care and Nursing Home facilities in Dunklin County.
Pre-School/Day Care Centers
Business Name
Street Address
City
County
Type of Care
Total
Licensed
Capacity
DAEOC Head Start
206 North Douglas
Arbyrd
Dunklin
Preschool Program
40
Little Legs
884 County Rd. 222
Campbell
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Kids R Us Day Care
1106 Monroe
Campbell
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Green Acres Family
620 North Main Street
Campbell
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Campbell R-2 Preschool
801 South State Rt. 53
Campbell
Dunklin
Preschool Program
20
Southland Preschool
500 South Main Street
Cardwell
Dunklin
Child Care Center
20
Happy Campers
313 E Commercial St.
Clarkton
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Angel's Among Us
200 Rice Street
Clarkton
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
The Little Angels Day
105 Cruse
Clarkton
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Miss Winnie's Day Care
25559 State Hwy 153
Holcomb
Dunklin
FCC Group Home
20
Holcomb R-III School
102 S. Cherry
Holcomb
Dunklin
Child Care Center
20
Byrd's Day Care
2016 Harris Street
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Belinda's Daycare
2132 Eastwood Ave.
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
DAEOC Head Start
1111 Independence
Kennett
Dunklin
Preschool Program
120
Libby's Day Care
902 South Anthony
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Jackie Tice's Child Care
14717 State Hwy Y
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Giggles & Wiggles
507 Maple Street
Kennett
Dunklin
FCC Group Home
20
Oliver's Day Care
808 E 5th St
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Brenda's Day Care
903 Henderson
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Kennett Child
601 Emerson
Kennett
Dunklin
Child Care Center
50
Mary's Day Care
1010 Clipper Street
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Rotech Rugrats Daycare
704 Wimberly Street
Kennett
Dunklin
Child Care Center
20
Sandra Wills Day Care
603 West 8th Street
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Joiner's Day Care
505 Clipper
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Kathy's Day Care
1004 West Washington
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Child Care
Care
Playschool
Development Center
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Lighthouse Kids College
803 South Jackson
Kennett
Dunklin
Child Care Center
60
Regina's Daycare
914 Pruitt Street
Kennett
Dunklin
FCC Group Home
20
Linda's Day Car
301 Wiggs
Kennett
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Webbie Wobble Day
904 North Decatur
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
1000 Ohio Street
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Kids Corner Day Care
1700 Stokelan
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Just Us Kids
904 East Almar
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
DAEOC Head Start
T-600 Arnold Blvd
Malden
Dunklin
Preschool Program
80
Play House Day Care
209 West Main Street
Malden
Dunklin
Child Care Center
30
Pat's Day Care
509 North Marion
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Play-N-Learn
1803 Towery
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Precious Times Day Care
704 W. Dorothy
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Little Britches Day Care
1300 Stokelan Dr.
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
1st Class Learning
Hwy 25 North
Malden
Dunklin
FCC Group Home
20
Joyce's Day Care
504 N Beckywith
Malden
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Kiddie Town
407 Stokes Blvd.
Malden
Dunklin
FCC Group Home
18
Kid's Klub Day Care
108 South Park St.
Senath
Dunklin
Family Child Care
10
Care
Wippersnappers Day
Care
Center
Source: BRPC
Nursing Home & RCF's Facilities
Facility
Address
Beds
Beverly Healthcare-Malden
500 Barrett Drive, Malden
96
General Baptist Nursing Home
Hwy 62 West, Campbell
90
Hampton House
201 North Decatur, Malden
22
Heritage Nursing Center
1802 St. Francis, Kennett
66
Heritage Residential Care Center
1806 St. Francis, Kennett
34
Kennett Boarding Home & RCF II
919 South Jackson, Kennett
43
Malden Nursing Center
1209 Stokelan, Malden
70
NHC Healthcare
1120 Falcon, Kennett
170
Senath Nursing Home
Hwy 412 South, Senath
120
Senath Nursing Home
Hwy 412 South
30
Source: BRPC
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Government-Owned Structures
Government-owned structures include the county and city government centers, police stations, fire
stations, ambulance bases, and the county's E-911 EOC. The following table details these facilities.
Dunklin County Government Structures
Structure
Location
Dunklin County Courthouse
101 1st., Kennett, MO
Dunklin County Sheriff's Office
101 1st., Kennett, MO
Dunklin County Jail
200 Slicer, Kennett, MO
Dunklin County EOC
200 Cedar St., Kennett, MO
Arbyrd City Hall
102 Douglas, Arbyrd, MO
Arbyrd Police Station
200 Broadway, Arbyrd, MO
Campbell City Hall/Police Station
302 W. Grand, Campbell, MO
Cardwell City Hall/Police Station
119 N. Main, Cardwell, MO
Clarkton City Hall/Police Station
107 S. Main, Clarkton, MO
Holcomb City Hall/Police Station
214 W. Main, Holcomb, MO
Hornersville City Hall/Police Station
400 Main St., Hornersville, MO
Kennett City Hall/Police Station
200 Cedar St., Kennett, MO
Malden City Hall
607 N. Douglas, Malden, MO
Malden Police Station
201 S. Madison, Malden, MO
Senath City Hall/Police Station
201 W. Commercial St., Senath, MO
Source: BRPC
Inventory of Large Employment, Commercial, and Recreation Centers
Relevant facilities include those that concentrate large groups of people together in a single location.
Large Industrial/Commercial Centers
There are several manufacturing plants located within the county. These plants employ a minimum of
fifty employees. The table below also includes the retail and commercial centers:
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Company Name
Product
City
# Employees
Custom Steel of Kennett
Kennett
55
TRMC (Hospital)
Kennett
439
Wal-Mart
Retail
Kennett
210
Parker
Auto Ind.
Kennett
175
Riggs Supply
Retail
Kennett
55
Great-Western Life
Claims
Kennett
132
Kennett
153
NHC Healthcare
American Railcar
Ind.
Kennett
101
Wallace & Owens
Retail Grocery
Malden
73
Falcon Communications
Equipment
Malden
70
Falcon Door
Storm Doors
Malden
75
Wal-Mart
Retail
Malden
97
Source: BRPC
Recreation Facilities
Dunklin County provides a full range of recreational opportunities and activities for its residents and
visitors. All of the county’s incorporated communities provide city parks for its residents. The parks
may include playground equipment, picnic shelters and benches, walking trails, ball fields, and tennis
courts. Public lands that can used for hunting, fishing, trail riding, picnicking, bird watching, and
hiking include Ben Cash Memorial Conservation Area, Chalk Bluff Access, Frisbee Cutoff Access,
Hornersville Access, Hornersville Swamp Conservation Area, Warbler Woods Conservation Area, and
the Wilhelmina Conservation Area. The St. Francis River forms the western boundary of Dunklin
County and provides recreational opportunities. Dunklin County is located in the Mississippi Flyway
and provides excellent duck and goose hunting.
Other recreational opportunities in Dunklin County include the Kennett and Malden Country Club that
provide golf courses. Several of the local communities host events such as the 100 Mile Yard Sale and
the Delta Fair in Kennett. Additional shopping malls and restaurants are within short drives to the
cities of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee.
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Inventory of Housing Structures
According to the 2000 census, there were 14,682 housing units in the county. With an occupancy rate
of 91%, fifty-five percent are owner-occupied with an average household size of 2.4. The median value
of a home is $48,500. Seventy-eight percent of the housing units are single occupancy, 12.2% mobile
homes, and the balance in 2-4 unit complexes. Forty percent of housing units in the county were
constructed prior to 1960, which indicates the average housing unit is thirty-five years old.
Dunklin County 2000
Housing Types
#
Percent
Single Family
11,621
79.2%
Multi-Family
1,253
8.5%
Mobile Homes
1,795
12.2%
Misc.
13
.1%
Total
14,682
100%
Source: US Census
City/Town/Village Profiles
The tables below provide a comparison of characteristics within Dunklin County:
Arbyrd
Total population
528
Classification Village-
Fourth Class
Median household income
$25,438
Total housing units
257
Housing unit, median year built
1971
Median owner-occupied housing value
$29,700
Master plan
No
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County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric service
Ameren UE
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
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Campbell
Total population
1883
Classification City-
Fourth Class
Median household income
$21,838
Total housing units
996
Housing unit, median year built
1963
Median owner-occupied housing value
$33,600
Master plan
No
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
No
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric service/Gas
Atmos
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Cardwell
Total population
789
Classification Village-
Fourth Class
Median household income
$21,042
Total housing units
387
Housing unit, median year built
1960
Median owner-occupied housing value
$30,400
Master plan
No
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric/Gas service
Ameren UE/Atmos
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
County
Clarkton
Total population
1,330
Classification Village-
Fourth Class
Median household income, 1999
$16,250
Total housing units
598
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Housing unit, median year built
1972
Median owner-occupied housing value
$28,000
Master plan
No
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric/Gas service
Ameren UE/Atmos
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
County
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Holcomb
Total population
696
Classification City-
Fourth Class
Median household income, 1999
$25,163
Total housing units
302
Housing unit, median year built
1967
Median owner-occupied housing value
$38,600
Master plan
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
NO
Building regulations
NO
Subdivision regulations
NO
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
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Electric/Gas service
Ameren UE/Atmos
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
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Hornersville
Total population
686
Classification City-
Fourth Class
Median household income, 1999
$22,000
Total housing units
324
Housing unit, median year built
1956
Median owner-occupied housing value
$35,500
Master plan
No
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric/Gas service
Ameren UE/Atmos
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
County
Kennett
Total Population
11,260
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Classification Class-
Third Class
Median household income, 1999
$26,088
Total housing units
4,875
Housing unit, median year built
1964
Median owner-occupied housing value
$63,300
Master plan
No
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
Yes
Building regulations
Yes
Subdivision regulations
Yes
Stormwater regulations
Yes
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric/Gas service
City
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
County
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Malden
Total population
4,782
Classification City-
Fourth Class
Median household income, 1999
22,910
Total housing units
2,101
Housing unit, median year built
1965
Median owner-occupied housing value
43,600
Master plan
No
Emergency Operations Plan
County
Zoning regulations
Yes
Building regulations
Yes
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Subdivision regulations
Yes
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric/Gas service
City
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
County
Total population
85
Classification City-
Fourth Class
Median household income, 2008
$36,049
Total housing units
36
Housing unit, median year built
1968
Median owner-occupied housing value
$33,800
Master plan
No
Emergency Operation Plan
County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
No
Water service
Homeowner
Sewer service
Homeowner
Electric/Gas service
Ameren UE/Atmos
Fire service
County
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Senath
Total population
1,650
Classification City-
Fourth Class
Median household income, 1999
$20,938
Total housing units
783
Housing unit, median year built
1968
Median owner-occupied housing value
$42,400
Master plan
No
Emergency Operation Plan
County
Zoning regulations
No
Building regulations
No
Subdivision regulations
No
Stormwater regulations
No
Floodplain regulations
Yes
Water service
City
Sewer service
City
Electric/Gas service
Ameren UE/Atmos
Fire service
City
Ambulance service
County
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