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Chariton County, MO
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Chariton County, Missouri.
Population
7,390
Land area
751sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Chariton County
Chariton County at a glance
- Chariton County is 89% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,520, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,900 (30% below Missouri) and median rent is $567 a month.
- Its largest cities are Salisbury (1,540), Brunswick (859) and Keytesville (435).
Local data for Chariton County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chariton County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,520
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$160,900
Prices +7.4% in a year
Median rent
$567/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,106), Irish Americans (507), Scottish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,634
1,817 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,848
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.1M
FY 2026, $7,434 per person
PPP loans
$19.4M
982 loans, 2,413 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chariton County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chariton County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
349
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chariton County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chariton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chariton County, MO?
- Salisbury is the largest city or town in Chariton County, with about 1,540 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chariton County?
- Chariton County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64658, 64660, 64676, 64681, 65236.
- What is the population of Chariton County, MO?
- About 7,390 people live in Chariton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chariton County?
- Chariton County borders Randolph County, Saline County, Macon County, Livingston County, Linn County, Howard County, Carroll County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023