Checked
Bismarck, MO
City in St. Francois County, Missouri.
Population
1,508
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,514
ZIP codes
0
Bismarck and its ZIP codes
Bismarck at a glance
- Bismarck is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,250 a year, 43% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,800 (53% below Missouri) and median rent is $676 a month.
Local data for Bismarck, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bismarck, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,250
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Irish Americans (308), French Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francois County. PPP loans are for Bismarck.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,062
23,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$463M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
How people get to work
Bismarck, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bismarck, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
424
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bismarck, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
27.8%
U.S. 12.8% +15.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Bismarck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WorthamCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| IrondaleCity | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Iron Mountain LakeCity | 5.8 mi | 2 |
| FrankclayCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| LeadwoodCity | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Doe RunCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Park HillsCity | 7.8 mi | 20.3 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| LeadingtonCity | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| DeslogeCity | 9.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Terre du LacCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 7 |
| Pilot KnobCity | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmingtonCity | 11 mi | 9.5 |
| IrontonCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Bonne TerreCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| ArcadiaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bismarck, MO in?
- Bismarck is in St. Francois County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bismarck, MO?
- About 1,508 people live in Bismarck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bismarck?
- Nearby places include Wortham (5.3 mi), Irondale (5.4 mi), Iron Mountain Lake (5.8 mi), Frankclay (6.6 mi), Leadwood (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023