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Fordland, MO
City in Webster County, Missouri.
Population
594
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
537
ZIP codes
0
Fordland and its ZIP codes
Fordland at a glance
- Fordland is about 6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,571 a year, 24% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,000 (44% below Missouri) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Fordland, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fordland, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,571
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (64), Irish Americans (35), Dutch Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Fordland.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
8,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,006 per person
How people get to work
Fordland, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled23.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fordland, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
930
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fordland, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Fordland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DigginsVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| RogersvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 3.8 |
| SeymourCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| SpartaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| StraffordCity | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| MarshfieldCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| OzarkCity | 16 mi | 12.1 |
| Fremont HillsCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringfieldCity | 18 mi | 83.3 |
| NianguaCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Fair GroveCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| NixaCity | 20 mi | 9.3 |
| AvaCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| MansfieldCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| HighlandvilleCity | 22 mi | 4.9 |
| BattlefieldCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fordland, MO in?
- Fordland is in Webster County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fordland, MO?
- About 594 people live in Fordland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fordland?
- Nearby places include Diggins (6.4 mi), Rogersville (8.7 mi), Seymour (11 mi), Sparta (11 mi), Strafford (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023