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Fortescue, MO
Town in Holt County, Missouri.
Population
8
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
104
ZIP codes
0
Fortescue and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holt County. PPP loans are for Fortescue.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,738
1,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.1M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fortescue, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Cities near Fortescue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big LakeVillage | 2.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BigelowVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| White Cloud, KSCity | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Rulo, NEVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Mound CityCity | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest CityCity | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| CraigCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| OregonCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Preston, NECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Highland, KSCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Reserve, KSCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Falls City, NECity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| CorningTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MaitlandCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Robinson, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Hiawatha, KSCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fortescue, MO in?
- Fortescue is in Holt County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fortescue, MO?
- About 8 people live in Fortescue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fortescue?
- Nearby places include Big Lake (2.1 mi), Bigelow (4.2 mi), White Cloud, KS (5.3 mi), Rulo, NE (5.9 mi), Mound City (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023