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Clever, MO
City in Christian County, Missouri.
Population
3,030
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,861
ZIP codes
0
Clever and its ZIP codes
Clever at a glance
- Clever is about 21 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 201st most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $78,366 a year, 11% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (13% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,151 a month.
Local data for Clever, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clever, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,366
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,151/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (372), German Americans (304), Norwegian Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Clever.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,200
20,884 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,118
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$555M
FY 2026, $6,242 per person
How people get to work
Clever, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clever, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,017
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clever, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Clever
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BillingsCity | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| HurleyCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| RepublicCity | 7.9 mi | 16.1 |
| BattlefieldCity | 8.4 mi | 2.6 |
| MarionvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| NixaCity | 9.6 mi | 9.3 |
| CraneCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| HighlandvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| Fremont HillsCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ChesapeakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HalltownVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| AuroraCity | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| SpringfieldCity | 15 mi | 83.3 |
| OzarkCity | 15 mi | 12.1 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| GalenaCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clever, MO in?
- Clever is in Christian County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Clever, MO?
- About 3,030 people live in Clever, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clever?
- Nearby places include Billings (4.7 mi), Hurley (7.1 mi), Republic (7.9 mi), Battlefield (8.4 mi), Marionville (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023