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Fortuna, MO
Census-designated place in Moniteau County, Missouri.
Population
256
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,295
ZIP codes
0
Fortuna and its ZIP codes
Fortuna at a glance
- Fortuna is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moniteau County. PPP loans are for Fortuna.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,118
4,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.2M
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fortuna, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
291
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fortuna, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Fortuna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LathamCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonCity | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| SyracuseCity | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| VersaillesCity | 9.5 mi | 2.4 |
| ClarksburgCity | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| StoverCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CaliforniaCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| BarnettCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| OttervilleCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BuncetonCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| SmithtonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| OleanTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Gravois MillsTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| EldonCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| RussellvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Aurora SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fortuna, MO in?
- Fortuna is in Moniteau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fortuna, MO?
- About 256 people live in Fortuna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fortuna?
- Nearby places include Latham (6.3 mi), Tipton (6.3 mi), Syracuse (8.3 mi), Versailles (9.5 mi), Clarksburg (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023