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Cowgill, MO
City in Caldwell County, Missouri.
Population
176
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
736
ZIP codes
0
Cowgill and its ZIP codes
Cowgill at a glance
- Cowgill is about 8.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Cowgill, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Cowgill.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,131
1,885 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63M
FY 2026, $7,146 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cowgill, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cowgill, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Cowgill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PoloCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BraymerCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| KingstonCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ElmiraVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HamiltonCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| LudlowTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RayvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MooresvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| VibbardCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| DawnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| LawsonCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| KidderCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Wood HeightsCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Crystal LakesCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowgill, MO in?
- Cowgill is in Caldwell County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Cowgill, MO?
- About 176 people live in Cowgill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowgill?
- Nearby places include Polo (6.3 mi), Braymer (7.1 mi), Kingston (8.2 mi), Elmira (13 mi), Hamilton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023