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Elmo, MO
City in Nodaway County, Missouri.
Population
217
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,000
ZIP codes
0
Elmo and its ZIP codes
Elmo at a glance
- Elmo is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Elmo, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nodaway County. PPP loans are for Elmo.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,446
8,134 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$127M
FY 2026, $5,971 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elmo, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elmo, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Elmo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClearmontCity | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Burlington JunctionCity | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Braddyville, IACity | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Blanchard, IACity | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| College Springs, IACity | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| QuitmanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Shambaugh, IACity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WestboroCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Northboro, IACity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Coin, IACity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| TarkioCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Yorktown, IACity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PickeringCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Clarinda, IACity | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| SkidmoreCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elmo, MO in?
- Elmo is in Nodaway County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Elmo, MO?
- About 217 people live in Elmo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elmo?
- Nearby places include Clearmont (4.6 mi), Burlington Junction (5.5 mi), Blanchard (6.1 mi), Braddyville, IA (6.4 mi), Blanchard, IA (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023