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Advance, MO
City in Stoddard County, Missouri.
Population
1,450
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,298
ZIP codes
0
Advance and its ZIP codes
Advance at a glance
- Advance is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,688 a year, 16% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,500 (45% below Missouri) and median rent is $706 a month.
Local data for Advance, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Advance, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,688
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$706/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (203), Irish Americans (121), Dutch Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stoddard County. PPP loans are for Advance.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
10,107 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,889
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,513 per person
How people get to work
Advance, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Advance, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
861
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Advance, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Advance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bell CityCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ZalmaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitewaterTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DeltaCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| OranCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Marble HillCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| VanduserVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ChaffeeCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BloomfieldCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Glen AllenTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MorleyCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| PuxicoCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Advance, MO in?
- Advance is in Stoddard County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Advance, MO?
- About 1,450 people live in Advance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Advance?
- Nearby places include Bell City (7.4 mi), Perkins (7.6 mi), Zalma (9.8 mi), Whitewater (11 mi), Delta (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023