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Doolittle, MO
City in Phelps County, Missouri.
Population
561
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
201
ZIP codes
0
Doolittle and its ZIP codes
Doolittle at a glance
- Doolittle is about 2.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,417 a year, 43% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,200 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $633 a month.
Local data for Doolittle, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Doolittle, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,417
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$119,200
Median rent
$633/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (59), Irish Americans (53), French Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phelps County. PPP loans are for Doolittle.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,379
19,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,505
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$327M
FY 2026, $7,329 per person
How people get to work
Doolittle, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Doolittle, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
76
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Doolittle, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Doolittle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewburgCity | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| RollaCity | 6.4 mi | 12.1 |
| DixonCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| St. JamesCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Edgar SpringsCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| St. RobertCity | 17 mi | 8.4 |
| ViennaCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort Leonard WoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 23 |
| WaynesvilleCity | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| CrockerCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| IberiaCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| BelleCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| ArgyleTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| FreeburgVillage | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| CubaCity | 28 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Doolittle, MO in?
- Doolittle is in Phelps County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Doolittle, MO?
- About 561 people live in Doolittle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Doolittle?
- Nearby places include Newburg (2 mi), Rolla (6.4 mi), Dixon (12 mi), St. James (15 mi), Edgar Springs (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023