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Gideon, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri.
Population
662
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
370
ZIP codes
0
Gideon and its ZIP codes
Gideon at a glance
- Gideon is about 4.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,538 a year, 41% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $55,500 (76% below Missouri) and median rent is $489 a month.
Local data for Gideon, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gideon, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,538
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$55,500
Median rent
$489/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (91), German Americans (53), Scottish Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Gideon.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,933
7,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Gideon, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gideon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
306
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gideon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Gideon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarktonCity | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| TallapoosaCity | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HolcombCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| WardellTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| RiscoCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FrisbeeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| MaldenCity | 9.3 mi | 8.3 |
| HomestownCity | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CampbellCity | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| PortagevilleCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| ParmaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Bragg CityTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| St. Francis, ARCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PascolaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HaywardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gideon, MO in?
- Gideon is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Gideon, MO?
- About 662 people live in Gideon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gideon?
- Nearby places include Clarkton (3.2 mi), Tallapoosa (6.5 mi), Holcomb (7.2 mi), Wardell (8.5 mi), Risco (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023