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Ethel, MO
Town in Macon County, Missouri.
Population
65
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
282
ZIP codes
0
Ethel and its ZIP codes
Ethel at a glance
- Ethel is about 3.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Ethel.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,561
4,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,966
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $7,479 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ethel, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElmerCity | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| New CambriaCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| South GiffordVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CallaoCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BucklinCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| BevierCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| WiniganCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AtlantaCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| St. CatharineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| La PlataCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| MarcelineCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| MaconCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| MillardVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| BrookfieldCity | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| GibbsVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| KirksvilleCity | 23 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ethel, MO in?
- Ethel is in Macon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Ethel, MO?
- About 65 people live in Ethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ethel?
- Nearby places include Elmer (6.5 mi), New Cambria (8 mi), South Gifford (9.7 mi), Callao (11 mi), Bucklin (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023