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Gower, MO

City in Clinton County, Missouri.

Population

1,799

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,778

ZIP codes

0

Gower and its ZIP codes

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Gower at a glance

  • Gower is about 20 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $83,750, 18% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,200 (7% below Missouri) and median rent is $926 a month.

Local data for Gower, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gower, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$83,750

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$213,200

Median rent

$926/mo

Homeownership

85.0%

Bachelor's or higher

33.3%

Median age

33.0

Average commute

28.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (501), Irish Americans (211), Italian Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Gower.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,502

4,932 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,672

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$162M

FY 2026, $7,662 per person

Clinton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gower, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.5%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gower, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

382

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

15

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 16°F

40.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gower, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Gower

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GraysonCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.4
EdgertonCity7.8 mi1.1
EastonCity8.2 mi0.6
PlattsburgCity8.3 mi3.6
AgencyVillage8.7 mi3.7
TrimbleCity9.5 mi0.6
FaucettCensus-designated place11 mi1
StewartsvilleCity11 mi1
RidgelyVillage11 mi1.4
DearbornCity11 mi0.8
New MarketCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
ParadiseCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
Camden PointCity14 mi0.6
ClarksdaleCity14 mi0.3
LathropCity15 mi4.2
TurneyVillage15 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gower, MO in?
Gower is in Clinton County, Missouri.
What is the population of Gower, MO?
About 1,799 people live in Gower, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gower?
Nearby places include Grayson (5.7 mi), Edgerton (7.8 mi), Easton (8.2 mi), Plattsburg (8.3 mi), Agency (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023