Checked
Bourbon, MO
City in Crawford County, Missouri.
Population
1,636
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,224
ZIP codes
0
Bourbon and its ZIP codes
Bourbon at a glance
- Bourbon is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,533, 24% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,800 (41% below Missouri) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Bourbon, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bourbon, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,533
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$136,800
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (397), Irish Americans (186), Scottish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Bourbon.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,169
6,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $6,986 per person
How people get to work
Bourbon, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled29.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bourbon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bourbon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Bourbon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. CloudVillage | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| West SullivanTown | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| LeasburgVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SullivanCity | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Oak Grove VillageVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CubaCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Miramiguoa ParkVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| StantonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| CharmwoodTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| SteelvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Lake St. ClairCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| GeraldCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| RosebudCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| LeslieVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| St. ClairCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bourbon, MO in?
- Bourbon is in Crawford County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bourbon, MO?
- About 1,636 people live in Bourbon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bourbon?
- Nearby places include St. Cloud (2.3 mi), West Sullivan (3.8 mi), Leasburg (4.9 mi), Sullivan (6.1 mi), Oak Grove Village (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023