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Anderson, MO
City in McDonald County, Missouri.
Population
2,685
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,181
ZIP codes
0
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,966, 24% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 (50% below Missouri) and median rent is $731 a month.
Local data for Anderson, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anderson, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,966
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$731/mo
Homeownership
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (307), Mexican Americans (303), Irish Americans (249).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDonald County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,101
5,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $5,552 per person
How people get to work
Anderson, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled21.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LanaganTown | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Ginger BlueVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PinevilleCity | 5.7 mi | 3.3 |
| GoodmanCity | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| NoelCity | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Sulphur Springs, ARCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Cayuga, OKCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| Dodge, OKCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| JaneTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| Southwest CityTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| NeoshoCity | 15 mi | 15.6 |
| Gravette, ARCity | 16 mi | 15.3 |
| Bella Vista, ARCity | 16 mi | 45.3 |
| SenecaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| StellaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Butler, OKCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, MO in?
- Anderson is in McDonald County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Anderson, MO?
- About 2,685 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Lanagan (2.7 mi), Ginger Blue (3.9 mi), Pineville (5.7 mi), Goodman (7 mi), Noel (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023