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Daviess County, MO
10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Daviess County, Missouri.
Population
8,477
Land area
563sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Daviess County
Daviess County at a glance
- Daviess County is 83% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,984, 10% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,800 (30% below Missouri) and median rent is $696 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gallatin (1,740), Jamesport (709) and Gilman City (382).
Local data for Daviess County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Daviess County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,984
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$161,800
Prices -3.7% in a year
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
34.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,364), Irish Americans (635), Scottish Americans (279).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,743
1,839 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.9M
FY 2026, $6,631 per person
PPP loans
$12.5M
580 loans, 1,455 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,279
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Daviess County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Daviess County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
432
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Daviess County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Daviess County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Daviess County, MO?
- Gallatin is the largest city or town in Daviess County, with about 1,740 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Daviess County?
- Daviess County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64620, 64636, 64640, 64647, 64648.
- What is the population of Daviess County, MO?
- About 8,477 people live in Daviess County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Daviess County?
- Daviess County borders Livingston County, DeKalb County, Grundy County, Caldwell County, Harrison County, Gentry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023