
Nixa, Missouri
Nixa, MO Profile
Nixa, MO, population 12,124 , is located
in Missouri's Christian county,
about 11.9 miles from Springfield and 153.7 miles from Overland Park.
In the 90's the population of Nixa has grown by about 158%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Nixa has been growing at an annual rate of 4.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Nixa area were lower than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Nixa Statistics
Nixa Gender Information
Males in Nixa: 5,717 (47%)
Females in Nixa: 6,407 (53%)
As % of Population in Nixa
Race Diversity in Nixa
White: 97%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Nixa
Age Diversity in Nixa
Median Age in Nixa: 31.9 (Males in Nixa: 30.9, Females in Nixa: 32.8)
Nixa Males Under 20: 15%
Nixa Females Under 20: 15%
Nixa Males 20 to 40: 16%
Nixa Females 20 to 40: 18%
Nixa Males 40 to 60: 10%
Nixa Females 40 to 60: 12%
Nixa Males Over 60: 6%
Nixa Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Nixa
Nixa Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Nixa Median Household Income: $ 37,655
Nixa Median Value of Homes: $ 90,400
Law Enforcement in Nixa
Reported crimes in the Nixa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 17
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 153
Burglary: 42
Larceny-theft: 250
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,211
Nixa Location Information
Elevation: 1,295 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Nixa
Fremont Hills 2.9 Miles
Ozark 5.1 Miles
Battlefield 6.5 Miles
Highlandville 7.7 Miles
Clever 9.9 Miles
Brookline 10.8 Miles
Republic 11.5 Miles
Springfield 11.9 Miles
Sparta 12.1 Miles
Spokane 12.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Nixa
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 11.9 Miles
Overland Park 153.7 Miles
Independence 154.2 Miles
Kansas City 158.5 Miles
Kansas City 160.6 Miles
Tulsa 162.0 Miles
Little Rock 168.5 Miles
Topeka 190.0 Miles
St Louis 201.5 Miles
Memphis 223.7 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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