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Bates City, MO
City in Lafayette County, Missouri.
Population
162
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
0
Bates City and its ZIP codes
Bates City at a glance
- Bates City is 66% denser than Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Bates City, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Bates City.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,938
8,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,390
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,507 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bates City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bates City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Bates City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak GroveCity | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| OdessaCity | 5.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake LafayetteCity | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| Grain ValleyCity | 7.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Tarsney LakesCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| NapoleonCity | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| LevasyCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WellingtonCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Lone JackCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| Blue SpringsCity | 11 mi | 22.8 |
| BucknerCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MayviewCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake TapawingoCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FlemingCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake LotawanaCity | 14 mi | 10.3 |
| CamdenCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bates City, MO in?
- Bates City is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bates City, MO?
- About 162 people live in Bates City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bates City?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove (3.8 mi), Odessa (5.8 mi), Lake Lafayette (6 mi), Grain Valley (7.9 mi), Tarsney Lakes (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023