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Essex, MO
City in Stoddard County, Missouri.
Population
413
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,430
ZIP codes
0
Essex and its ZIP codes
Essex at a glance
- Essex is about 16 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Essex, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stoddard County. PPP loans are for Essex.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
10,107 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,889
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,513 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Essex, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
861
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Essex, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Essex
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PenermonVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| DexterCity | 5.8 mi | 7.2 |
| BakerVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BloomfieldCity | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| MorehouseCity | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| CanalouCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BernieCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| DudleyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ParmaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Bell CityCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| VanduserVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| SikestonCity | 16 mi | 17.9 |
| CatronTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MatthewsCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| MaldenCity | 17 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Essex, MO in?
- Essex is in Stoddard County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Essex, MO?
- About 413 people live in Essex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Essex?
- Nearby places include Penermon (2.3 mi), Grayridge (4.5 mi), Dexter (5.8 mi), Baker (5.9 mi), Bloomfield (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023