Blackburn: Community & Culture
Blackburn's civic fabric includes 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 4.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Missouri 1.0/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | WAVERLY BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (660) 493-2987 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 203 E KELLING AVE, WAVERLY MO 64096 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Anderson House and Lexington Battlefield
Buck, Napoleon, House
Catron, Minatree, House
Cheatham, John E., House
Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GALENA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 5 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Blackburn+MO |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=64096 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=64096 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=64096 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=64096 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 26 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (7)
Higginsville Family Aquatic Center
Concordia Family Aquatic Center
Ray County Museum
Oak Grove Aquatic Center
Oak Grove Historic Society
Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library
McClure Archives and University Museum
Attractions (8)
Ray County Museum
Oak Grove Historic Society
Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library
McClure Archives and University Museum
Carroll County Historical Museum
Lone Jack Civil War Museum
Blue Springs Historical Society
Excelsior Springs Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 20.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 4.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 5 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.88 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |