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Holt, MO
City in Clay County, Missouri.
Population
440
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
847
ZIP codes
0
Holt and its ZIP codes
Holt at a glance
- Holt is about 9.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Holt, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Holt.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,860
110,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.46B
FY 2026, $5,752 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Holt, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
258
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holt, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Holt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| KearneyCity | 6.8 mi | 13.3 |
| LathropCity | 7 mi | 4.2 |
| LawsonCity | 7.1 mi | 3 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Excelsior SpringsCity | 9.2 mi | 10.8 |
| MosbyCity | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| PlattsburgCity | 9.6 mi | 3.6 |
| HomesteadVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PrathersvilleVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Crystal LakesCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ElmiraVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| VibbardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| TrimbleCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Wood HeightsCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holt, MO in?
- Holt is in Clay County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Holt, MO?
- About 440 people live in Holt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holt?
- Nearby places include Lake Arrowhead (2.3 mi), Kearney (6.8 mi), Lathrop (7 mi), Lawson (7.1 mi), Excelsior Estates (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023