Peculiar, MO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 2,592

Median Age: 34.3 years

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (22.0%), American (15.7%), Irish (8.6%), Scottish (4.4%), English (3.2%), European (2.4%).

Land Area: 3.50 square miles.

Zip Codes: 64078

Races:
      White alone - 4,286 - 93.0%
      Hispanic - 125 - 2.7%
      Black alone - 91 - 2.0%
      Two or more races - 63 - 1.4%
      American Indian alone - 18 - 0.4%
      Asian alone - 12 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 7 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 6 - 0.1%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Peculiar, MO

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Peculiar, MO and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

2820 E Rockhaven Rd Ste 100 5.3 miles

2820 E Rockhaven Rd Ste 100
HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701
Categories: HARRISONVILLE MO

2820 E ROCK HAVEN RD STE 210 5.9 miles

2820 E ROCK HAVEN RD STE 210
HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701
Categories: HARRISONVILLE MO

2800 E ROCK HAVEN RD 5.9 miles

2800 E ROCK HAVEN RD
HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701
Categories: HARRISONVILLE MO

402 W PINE ST STE F 6.2 miles

402 W PINE ST STE F
RAYMORE, MO 64083
Categories: RAYMORE MO

8421 Clint Drive, 6.8 miles

8421 Clint Drive,
Belton, MO 64012
Categories: Belton MO

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71 11.4 miles

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

13551 MADISON AVE 13.3 miles

13551 MADISON AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64145
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A 13.3 miles

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST 13.6 miles

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY 14.1 miles

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64081
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

7935 W 151ST ST 15.1 miles

7935 W 151ST ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

4800 W 135th St Ste 190 15.2 miles

4800 W 135th St Ste 190
Leawood, KS 66224
Categories: Leawood KS

805 NE RICE RD 15.4 miles

805 NE RICE RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

32 NE SYCAMORE ST 15.4 miles

32 NE SYCAMORE ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325 16.8 miles

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325
Overland Park, KS 66209
Categories: Overland Park KS

1000 CARONDELET DR 16.9 miles

1000 CARONDELET DR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325 16.9 miles

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64114
Categories: Kansas City MO

PO BOX 25903 17.3 miles

PO BOX 25903
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 25902 17.3 miles

PO BOX 25902
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 2035 17.3 miles

PO BOX 2035
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66201
Categories: SHAWNEE MISSION KS

7500 W 110thSt 17.3 miles

7500 W 110thSt
Overland Park, KS 66225
Categories: Overland Park KS

11111 NALL AVE STE 218 17.6 miles

11111 NALL AVE STE 218
LEAWOOD, KS 66211
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

2741 NE McBaine Drive 17.7 miles

2741 NE McBaine Drive
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Categories: Lees Summit MO

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100 17.9 miles

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64138
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

11007 METCALF AVE 18.4 miles

11007 METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

8701 TROOST AVE 18.4 miles

8701 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A 18.6 miles

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St Ste 500 18.6 miles

7500 W 110th St Ste 500
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St 18.6 miles

7500 W 110th St
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200 18.6 miles

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A 18.7 miles

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

3500 W 95TH ST 18.7 miles

3500 W 95TH ST
LEAWOOD, KS 66206
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD 18.8 miles

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220 19.2 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10895 GRANDVIEW ST 19.2 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC 19.3 miles

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC
Bagram, KS 66210
Categories: Bagram KS

Bull and Bear Compound 19.3 miles

Bull and Bear Compound
Kandahar, KS 66210
Categories: Kandahar KS

14205 S LOCUST ST 20.1 miles

14205 S LOCUST ST
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR 20.3 miles

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350 20.4 miles

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350
RAYTOWN, MO 64133
Categories: RAYTOWN MO

9507 ANTIOCH RD 20.5 miles

9507 ANTIOCH RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100 20.7 miles

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64131
Categories: Kansas City MO

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290 20.8 miles

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290
Overland Park, KS 66215
Categories: Overland Park KS

10500 QUIVIRA RD 20.8 miles

10500 QUIVIRA RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66215
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

6675 HOLMES, STE 460 20.9 miles

6675 HOLMES, STE 460
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

20920 W 151st St Ste 203, 22.0 miles

20920 W 151st St Ste 203,
Olathe, KS 66061
Categories: Olathe KS

1135 E COTHRELL ST 22.0 miles

1135 E COTHRELL ST
OLATHE, KS 66061
Categories: OLATHE KS

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR 22.1 miles

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

9040 QUIVIRA RD 22.2 miles

9040 QUIVIRA RD
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110 22.2 miles

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110
Independence, MO 64055
Categories: Independence MO

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200 22.5 miles

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

8819 LONG ST 22.6 miles

8819 LONG ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

8901 W 74th St Ste 228, 22.7 miles

8901 W 74th St Ste 228,
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Categories: Shawnee Mission KS

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5 22.7 miles

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5
Overland Park, KS 66204
Categories: Overland Park KS

1127 W MAIN ST 22.9 miles

1127 W MAIN ST
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

7450 W Frontage Rd 22.9 miles

7450 W Frontage Rd
Merriam, KS 66203
Categories: Merriam KS

14809 W 95TH ST 23.0 miles

14809 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40 23.0 miles

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

7917 BOND ST 23.1 miles

7917 BOND ST
LENEXA, KS 66214
Categories: LENEXA KS

10630B METCALF AVE 23.1 miles

10630B METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

15319 W 95TH ST 23.2 miles

15319 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66219
Categories: LENEXA KS

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230 23.5 miles

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

804 N 7 HWY, STE B 23.5 miles

804 N 7 HWY, STE B
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building 23.6 miles

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building
Independence, MO 64057
Categories: Independence MO

2100 Baptiste Dr 23.8 miles

2100 Baptiste Dr
PAOLA, KS 66071
Categories: PAOLA KS

1215 NE CORONADO DR 24.0 miles

1215 NE CORONADO DR
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

2 HOLLY LN 24.3 miles

2 HOLLY LN
PAOLA, KS 66071
Categories: PAOLA KS

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A 24.3 miles

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Peculiar, MO testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Peculiar, MO testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Peculiar, MO drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Peculiar, MO testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Peculiar, MO and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Peculiar, Missouri

Early settlers of the town came to Western Missouri by riverboat from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Peculiar also had families coming from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. On July 29, 1868, the county surveyor, Robert Cass, platted Peculiar and was filed as "The Town of Peculiar".

There are at least two versions of the story on how Peculiar received its name. The first involves the community's first postmaster, Edgar Thomson. His first choice for a town name, "Excelsior," was rejected because it already existed in Atchison County, Missouri. Several other choices were also rejected. The story goes that the annoyed Thomson wrote to the Postmaster General himself to complain saying, among other things, "We don't care what name you give us so long as it is sort of 'peculiar'." Thomson submitted the name "Peculiar" and the name was approved. The post office was established on June 22, 1868.

In an alternate version, according to Missouri folklorist Margot Ford McMillen, early settlers were searching for a location to farm. As they cleared a small rise and looked below, one remarked "Well that's peculiar! It's the very place I saw in a vision back in Connecticut." The land was purchased and eventually a village sprang up on it, which was named "Peculiar".

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Population (male): 2,592

Median Age: 34.3 years

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (22.0%), American (15.7%), Irish (8.6%), Scottish (4.4%), English (3.2%), European (2.4%).

Land Area: 3.50 square miles.

Zip Codes: 64078

Races:
      White alone - 4,286 - 93.0%
      Hispanic - 125 - 2.7%
      Black alone - 91 - 2.0%
      Two or more races - 63 - 1.4%
      American Indian alone - 18 - 0.4%
      Asian alone - 12 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 7 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 6 - 0.1%

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