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Cairo, MO
Village in Randolph County, Missouri.
Population
245
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
816
ZIP codes
0
Cairo and its ZIP codes
Cairo at a glance
- Cairo is about 9.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Cairo, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Cairo.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,975
9,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,731
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $5,990 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cairo, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cairo, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Cairo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonvilleVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MoberlyCity | 6.8 mi | 13.2 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| ExcelloCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RenickVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Middle GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MadisonCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Clifton HillCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HigbeeCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MaconCity | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| HollidayVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarkCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| BevierCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| ClarenceCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| CallaoCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cairo, MO in?
- Cairo is in Randolph County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Cairo, MO?
- About 245 people live in Cairo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cairo?
- Nearby places include Jacksonville (5.6 mi), Moberly (6.8 mi), Huntsville (7.5 mi), Excello (8.6 mi), Renick (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023