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Agency, MO
Village in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Population
871
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
236
ZIP codes
0
Agency and its ZIP codes
Agency at a glance
- Agency is about 2.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $106,000, 50% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,800 (9% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
Local data for Agency, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Agency, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,000
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$251,800
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
97.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (337), Irish Americans (161), Mexican Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Agency.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,044
46,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $5,968 per person
How people get to work
Agency, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Agency, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Agency, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Agency
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FaucettCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| EastonCity | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JosephCity | 7.2 mi | 44 |
| GowerCity | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| Elwood, KSCity | 9.4 mi | 2.9 |
| DearbornCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| De KalbTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Wathena, KSCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Country ClubVillage | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| EdgertonCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| GraysonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CosbyVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| StewartsvilleCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Camden PointCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Agency, MO in?
- Agency is in Buchanan County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Agency, MO?
- About 871 people live in Agency, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Agency?
- Nearby places include Faucett (5.5 mi), Easton (6.7 mi), St. Joseph (7.2 mi), Gower (8.7 mi), Elwood, KS (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023