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Blackwater, MO
City in Cooper County, Missouri.
Population
207
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
632
ZIP codes
0
Blackwater and its ZIP codes
Blackwater at a glance
- Blackwater is about 7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Blackwater, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cooper County. PPP loans are for Blackwater.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,339
5,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,580 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blackwater, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blackwater, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Blackwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelsonCity | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Arrow RockTown | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Pilot GroveCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| FranklinCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BoonvilleCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| New FranklinCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| MarshallCity | 14 mi | 10.1 |
| Windsor PlaceVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BuncetonCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| SlaterCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| GilliamCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| HughesvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| GlasgowCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| OttervilleCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| FayetteCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| HoustoniaCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blackwater, MO in?
- Blackwater is in Cooper County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Blackwater, MO?
- About 207 people live in Blackwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blackwater?
- Nearby places include Nelson (2.2 mi), Arrow Rock (6.6 mi), Pilot Grove (8.6 mi), Franklin (13 mi), Boonville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023