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Birch Tree, MO
City in Shannon County, Missouri.
Population
402
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
291
ZIP codes
0
Birch Tree and its ZIP codes
Birch Tree at a glance
- Birch Tree is about 3.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Birch Tree, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shannon County. PPP loans are for Birch Tree.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,524
1,600 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54M
FY 2026, $7,679 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Birch Tree, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
543
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Birch Tree, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Birch Tree
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontierCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| WinonaCity | 8.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| EminenceCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ThomasvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SummersvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| FremontCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| AltonCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| PomonaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| Willow SpringsCity | 26 mi | 3.6 |
| BrandsvilleCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Van BurenTown | 27 mi | 2 |
| West PlainsCity | 28 mi | 13.3 |
| KoshkonongTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Birch Tree, MO in?
- Birch Tree is in Shannon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Birch Tree, MO?
- About 402 people live in Birch Tree, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Birch Tree?
- Nearby places include Montier (4.8 mi), Winona (8.8 mi), Mountain View (11 mi), Eminence (13 mi), Thomasville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023