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Des Arc, MO
Village in Iron County, Missouri.
Population
181
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
852
ZIP codes
0
Des Arc and its ZIP codes
Des Arc at a glance
- Des Arc is about 9.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Des Arc, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Des Arc.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,106
3,425 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.69M
FY 2026, $7,936 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Des Arc, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Des Arc, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Des Arc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnapolisCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| PiedmontCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| GreenvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Mill SpringVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| EllingtonCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| ArcadiaCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| CentervilleCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| IrontonCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| WilliamsvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Cherokee PassCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| Pilot KnobCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| EllsinoreCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| CobaltVillage | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| FredericktownCity | 27 mi | 4.3 |
| Junction CityVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Iron Mountain LakeCity | 27 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Des Arc, MO in?
- Des Arc is in Iron County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Des Arc, MO?
- About 181 people live in Des Arc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Des Arc?
- Nearby places include Annapolis (6.2 mi), Piedmont (10 mi), Greenville (15 mi), Mill Spring (15 mi), Ellington (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023