Macks Creek, Missouri
| Macks Creek, Missouri | |
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| Census-designated place | |
 Location of Macks Creek, Missouri |
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| Coordinates: 37°57′58″N 92°58′20″W / 37.96611°N 92.97222°WCoordinates: 37°57′58″N 92°58′20″W / 37.96611°N 92.97222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Camden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 244 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 243 |
| • Density | 208.5/sq mi (80.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 65786 |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-45218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0721732 |
Macks Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 244 at the 2010 census.
A post office called Macks Creek has been in operation since 1872. The community takes its name from a nearby creek of the same name, which most likely was named after the local Mack or Hack family.
For years, Macks Creek had one of the most infamous speed traps in the entire nation, with a strictly enforced 45-MPH speed limit along US 54, which currently has a 65-MPH speed limit on either side of town. However, in 1995, this practice ended when the state of Missouri passed a law prohibiting Missouri cities and towns from collecting more than 45% of their total revenue from speeding tickets. Macks Creek reportedly had been collecting approximately 85% of its revenue from speeding tickets. The police department later resigned as well along with the mayor.
In 1997, a state audit of Macks Creeks treasury uncovered major financial woes. Shortly afterward, virtually every town official resigned from office and the city itself declared bankruptcy.
In 2012, voters approved dissolving the town with 69% in favor of the motion; above the required amount of 60%.
Macks Creek is located at 37°57′58″N 92°58′20″W / 37.96611°N 92.97222°W (37.966027, -92.972165). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2), of which 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 244 people, 102 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 208.5 inhabitants per square mile (80.5/km2). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 112.8 per square mile (43.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.4% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
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