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Ash Grove, MO
City in Greene County, Missouri.
Population
1,333
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
0
Ash Grove and its ZIP codes
Ash Grove at a glance
- Ash Grove is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,250, 18% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,800 (38% below Missouri) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for Ash Grove, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ash Grove, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,250
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (311), Irish Americans (231), Italian Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Ash Grove.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,102
179,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,023
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,311 per person
How people get to work
Ash Grove, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ash Grove, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
2,033
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
179
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ash Grove, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Ash Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvertonCity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Walnut GroveCity | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HalltownVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WillardCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| DadevilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| South GreenfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ChesapeakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| RepublicCity | 16 mi | 16.1 |
| MillerCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AldrichVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| BattlefieldCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| BillingsCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| SpringfieldCity | 19 mi | 83.3 |
| Mount VernonCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ash Grove, MO in?
- Ash Grove is in Greene County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Ash Grove, MO?
- About 1,333 people live in Ash Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ash Grove?
- Nearby places include Everton (6.6 mi), Walnut Grove (6.6 mi), Halltown (8.9 mi), Willard (10 mi), Dadeville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023