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Holt County, MO
9 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Holt County, Missouri.
Population
4,240
Land area
463sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Holt County
Holt County at a glance
- Holt County is 90% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,187, 13% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,200 (40% below Missouri) and median rent is $650 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mound City (1,066), Oregon (882) and Maitland (385).
Local data for Holt County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holt County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,187
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$138,200
Prices -15.9% in a year
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,350), Irish Americans (464), Mexican Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
PPP loans
$10.8M
366 loans, 1,402 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,307
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Holt County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holt County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
199
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holt County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Holt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Holt County, MO?
- Mound City is the largest city or town in Holt County, with about 1,066 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Holt County?
- Holt County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64437, 64451, 64466, 64470, 64473.
- What is the population of Holt County, MO?
- About 4,240 people live in Holt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Holt County?
- Holt County borders Nodaway County, Andrew County, Richardson County, NE, Doniphan County, KS, Nemaha County, NE, Atchison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023