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Callaway County, MO
7 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Callaway County, Missouri.
Population
44,741
Land area
835sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Callaway County
Callaway County at a glance
- Callaway County is 40% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,176, 5% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,600 (12% below Missouri) and median rent is $887 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fulton (12,617), Holts Summit (4,609) and Auxvasse (1,452).
Local data for Callaway County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Callaway County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,176
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$201,600
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,255), Irish Americans (4,914), Italian Americans (1,611).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,328
14,759 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$404M
FY 2026, $9,131 per person
PPP loans
$50.4M
1,221 loans, 6,986 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$127K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Callaway County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Callaway County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
494
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Callaway County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Callaway County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Callaway County, MO?
- Fulton is the largest city or town in Callaway County, with about 12,617 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Callaway County?
- Callaway County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63388, 65043, 65059, 65063, 65067.
- What is the population of Callaway County, MO?
- About 44,741 people live in Callaway County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Callaway County?
- Callaway County borders Boone County, Cole County, Audrain County, Osage County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023