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Fair Grove, MO
City in Greene County, Missouri.
Population
1,717
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
539
ZIP codes
0
Fair Grove and its ZIP codes
Fair Grove at a glance
- Fair Grove is about 6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,514, 5% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,300 (7% below Missouri) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Fair Grove, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Grove, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,514
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (291), Irish Americans (262), Dutch Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Fair Grove.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,102
179,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,023
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,311 per person
How people get to work
Fair Grove, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Grove, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
2,033
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
179
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Grove, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Fair Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StraffordCity | 7.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Pleasant HopeCity | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshfieldCity | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| SpringfieldCity | 16 mi | 83.3 |
| WillardCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HalfwayVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
| NianguaCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RogersvilleCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| BuffaloCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| ConwayCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| FordlandCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| BolivarCity | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| BattlefieldCity | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| DigginsVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| Walnut GroveCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Grove, MO in?
- Fair Grove is in Greene County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fair Grove, MO?
- About 1,717 people live in Fair Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Grove?
- Nearby places include Strafford (7.8 mi), Pleasant Hope (8.8 mi), Marshfield (14 mi), Springfield (16 mi), Willard (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023