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Cooper County, MO
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Cooper County, Missouri.
Population
16,824
Land area
565sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Cooper County
Cooper County at a glance
- Cooper County is 67% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,625, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 (12% below Missouri) and median rent is $782 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Boonville (7,689), Pilot Grove (744) and Otterville (489).
Local data for Cooper County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cooper County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$203,500
Prices +10.0% in a year
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,429), Irish Americans (1,722), Scottish Americans (319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,339
5,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,580 per person
PPP loans
$22M
900 loans, 2,822 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cooper County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cooper County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
443
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cooper County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cooper County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cooper County, MO?
- Boonville is the largest city or town in Cooper County, with about 7,689 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cooper County?
- Cooper County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65068, 65233, 65237, 65276, 65322.
- What is the population of Cooper County, MO?
- About 16,824 people live in Cooper County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cooper County?
- Cooper County borders Boone County, Pettis County, Saline County, Morgan County, Moniteau County, Howard County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023