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Homestead, MO
Village in Ray County, Missouri.
Population
146
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
920
ZIP codes
0
Homestead and its ZIP codes
Homestead at a glance
- Homestead is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ray County. PPP loans are for Homestead.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,511
4,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,809
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,262 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Homestead, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
73
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Homestead, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Homestead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal LakesCity | 0.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Excelsior SpringsCity | 2.4 mi | 10.8 |
| Wood HeightsCity | 2.5 mi | 2.3 |
| VibbardCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| LawsonCity | 4.9 mi | 3 |
| PrathersvilleVillage | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| MosbyCity | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| RayvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| KearneyCity | 9.1 mi | 13.3 |
| HoltCity | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| ElmiraVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Missouri CityCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| OrrickCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| SibleyVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homestead, MO in?
- Homestead is in Ray County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Homestead, MO?
- About 146 people live in Homestead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homestead?
- Nearby places include Crystal Lakes (0.8 mi), Excelsior Estates (1.8 mi), Excelsior Springs (2.4 mi), Wood Heights (2.5 mi), Vibbard (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023