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Douglas County, MO
1 city or town and 4 ZIP codes in Douglas County, Missouri.
Population
11,965
Land area
814sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Douglas County
Douglas County at a glance
- Douglas County is 84% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,985, 35% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Douglas County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,985
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$168,200
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,962), Irish Americans (976), Italian Americans (385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,831
2,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,515
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $8,699 per person
PPP loans
$10.4M
768 loans, 1,526 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Douglas County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Douglas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Douglas County, MO?
- Ava is the largest city or town in Douglas County, with about 3,045 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Douglas County?
- Douglas County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65608, 65638, 65702, 65768.
- What is the population of Douglas County, MO?
- About 11,965 people live in Douglas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Douglas County?
- Douglas County borders Christian County, Taney County, Webster County, Howell County, Texas County, Wright County, Ozark County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023