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Center, MO
City in Ralls County, Missouri.
Population
537
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,317
ZIP codes
0
Center and its ZIP codes
Center at a glance
- Center is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,375, 16% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,400 (64% below Missouri) and median rent is $400 a month.
Local data for Center, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Center, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,375
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$82,400
Median rent
$400/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (86), Irish Americans (45), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ralls County. PPP loans are for Center.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,049
3,607 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.8M
FY 2026, $8,383 per person
How people get to work
Center, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.7%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Center, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Center, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LondonCity | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| PerryCity | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| FrankfordCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RensselaerVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| VandaliaCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| FloridaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Monroe CityCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| CurryvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HannibalCity | 16 mi | 16 |
| FarberCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| SavertonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| StoutsvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| AshburnTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| PalmyraCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| LaddoniaCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Center, MO in?
- Center is in Ralls County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Center, MO?
- About 537 people live in Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Center?
- Nearby places include New London (8.7 mi), Perry (9 mi), Frankford (11 mi), Rensselaer (11 mi), Vandalia (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023