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Cedar County, MO
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Cedar County, Missouri.
Population
14,615
Land area
474sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Cedar County
Cedar County at a glance
- Cedar County is 66% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,181 a year, 32% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,100 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $767 a month.
- The biggest population centers are El Dorado Springs (3,586), Stockton (1,950) and Jerico Springs (279).
Local data for Cedar County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cedar County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,181
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$168,100
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,701), Irish Americans (1,610), Dutch Americans (274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,404
3,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $7,865 per person
PPP loans
$17.4M
1,029 loans, 2,627 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$59.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cedar County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cedar County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
438
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cedar County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cedar County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cedar County, MO?
- El Dorado Springs is the largest city or town in Cedar County, with about 3,586 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cedar County?
- Cedar County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64744, 64756, 65649, 65674, 65785.
- What is the population of Cedar County, MO?
- About 14,615 people live in Cedar County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cedar County?
- Cedar County borders Polk County, Vernon County, Barton County, St. Clair County, Dade County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023