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Dade County, MO
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Dade County, Missouri.
Population
7,641
Land area
490sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Dade County
Dade County at a glance
- Dade County is 83% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,750 a year, 24% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 (26% below Missouri) and median rent is $683 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Greenfield (1,229), Lockwood (821) and Dadeville (234).
Local data for Dade County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dade County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$170,600
Prices +0.8% in a year
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,491), Irish Americans (1,017), French Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,237
1,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.84M
FY 2026, $8,170 per person
PPP loans
$12.4M
587 loans, 1,555 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.21K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dade County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dade County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dade County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dade County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dade County, MO?
- Greenfield is the largest city or town in Dade County, with about 1,229 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dade County?
- Dade County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65603, 65635, 65646, 65661, 65682.
- What is the population of Dade County, MO?
- About 7,641 people live in Dade County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dade County?
- Dade County borders Greene County, Jasper County, Lawrence County, Polk County, Cedar County, Barton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023