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Armstrong, MO
City in Howard County, Missouri.
Population
416
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
0
Armstrong and its ZIP codes
Armstrong at a glance
- Armstrong is about 5.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Armstrong.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,562
2,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.4M
FY 2026, $7,725 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Armstrong, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Armstrong, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Armstrong
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlasgowCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| FayetteCity | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| HigbeeCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SalisburyCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Clifton HillCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| HarrisburgTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| GilliamCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| RenickVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| KeytesvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| New FranklinCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| MoberlyCity | 17 mi | 13.2 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| DaltonTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Arrow RockTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Armstrong, MO in?
- Armstrong is in Howard County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Armstrong, MO?
- About 416 people live in Armstrong, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Armstrong?
- Nearby places include Glasgow (7.5 mi), Fayette (8.2 mi), Higbee (11 mi), Salisbury (12 mi), Clifton Hill (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023