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Below is demographic data relating to Tarkio. For further information contact city hall or the United States Census Bureau.
General Statistics Financial Statistics Public Services
GENERAL STATISTICS |
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| Official City Name | City of Tarkio |
| County | Atchison |
| Mailing Address | 602 Main Street |
| Tarkio, MO 64491 | |
| Type of Local Government | 4th Class City |
| Chief Official and Title | Rosalie Woodring, Mayor |
| Council Members | Blu Dow |
| Mike Wennihan | |
| Kim Herrick, North Ward Alderman | |
| Bill Fox, South Ward Alderman | |
| City Telephone Number | 660-736-4821 |
| City Fax Number | 660-736-5605 |
| Primary Email Address | tarkioch@tarkio.net |
| Population (2000) | 1935 |
| Number of Males | 996 |
| Number of Females | 939 |
| Population by Age | |
| 0-18 | 396 |
| 16-24 | 313 |
| 25-44 | 444 |
| 45-64 | 403 |
| 65+ | 379 |
| Does the city have a Zoning Ordinance | Yes |
| State Representative | Brad Lager |
| Missouri House District Number | 4 |
| State Senator | David Klindt |
| Missouri Senate District Number | 12 |
| Is there a Chamber of Commerce? | Yes |
FINANCIAL STATISTICS |
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| City Sales Tax | .15% |
| State Sales Tax | 4.225% |
| County Sales Tax | 3.6% |
| TOTAL SALES TAX | 7.975% |
| Last Fiscal Year | April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007 |
PUBLIC SERVICES |
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| Is there a police department? | Yes |
| Number of full time officers | 3 |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Is there a Sheriff? | No |
| Is there a local Highway patrol? | No |
| Average response time for police calls | 4 minutes |
| Is there a jail? | No |
| Is there a Fire Department? | Yes |
| Full time firefighters | 0 |
| Part time firefighters | 24 |
| Fire Trucks | 2 |
| Fire Rating | 7 |
| Fire Station? | Yes |
| Average response time for firefighters | 5 Minutes |
| Is the city covered by 911? | No |
| County 911? | Yes |
| Is there an ambulance service? | Yes |
| Is there a post office? | Yes |
| Postal Code | 64491 |
| Are there P.O. Boxes available? | Yes |