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Doniphan, MO
City in Ripley County, Missouri.
Population
2,345
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,704
ZIP codes
0
Doniphan and its ZIP codes
Doniphan at a glance
- Doniphan is about 19 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,650 a year, 47% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,400 (52% below Missouri) and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Doniphan, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Doniphan, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,650
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$110,400
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (322), Irish Americans (265), Mexican Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ripley County. PPP loans are for Doniphan.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,842
2,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89M
FY 2026, $8,338 per person
How people get to work
Doniphan, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Doniphan, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
756
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
87
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Doniphan, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Doniphan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OxlyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| FairdealingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| NaylorCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Success, ARTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GrandinCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Maynard, ARTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Warm Springs, ARCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Datto, ARTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| NeelyvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Reyno, ARCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HarviellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Corning, ARCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Biggers, ARTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| EllsinoreCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Knobel, ARCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Doniphan, MO in?
- Doniphan is in Ripley County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Doniphan, MO?
- About 2,345 people live in Doniphan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Doniphan?
- Nearby places include Oxly (8.2 mi), Fairdealing (12 mi), Naylor (13 mi), Success, AR (13 mi), Grandin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023