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Canalou, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63828.
Population
177
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
878
ZIP codes
1
Canalou and its ZIP codes
Canalou at a glance
- Canalou is about 9.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Canalou, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Canalou.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,933
7,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Canalou, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
306
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canalou, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Canalou
1 in or overlapping Canalou. Population shown
Cities near Canalou
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BakerVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MorehouseCity | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MatthewsCity | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| PenermonVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CatronTown | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| EssexCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SikestonCity | 11 mi | 17.9 |
| North LilbournVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| LilbournCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ParmaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MinerCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| New MadridCity | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| HowardvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DexterCity | 16 mi | 7.2 |
| RiscoCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canalou, MO in?
- Canalou is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Canalou, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Canalou include 63828.
- What is the population of Canalou, MO?
- About 177 people live in Canalou, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canalou?
- Nearby places include Baker (4.6 mi), Morehouse (6.4 mi), Matthews (6.9 mi), Grayridge (7.2 mi), Penermon (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023