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Houston, MO
City in Texas County, Missouri.
Population
2,226
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
0
Houston and its ZIP codes
Houston at a glance
- Houston is about 6.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,000, 43% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (50% below Missouri) and median rent is $698 a month.
Local data for Houston, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houston, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
30.0%
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$698/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
12.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Irish Americans (295), French Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Texas County. PPP loans are for Houston.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,494
5,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $7,083 per person
How people get to work
Houston, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houston, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Houston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaymondvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 3 |
| LickingCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| CaboolCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| PlatoVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| SummersvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Mountain GroveCity | 21 mi | 4 |
| Willow SpringsCity | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| Edgar SpringsCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| NorwoodCity | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houston, MO in?
- Houston is in Texas County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Houston, MO?
- About 2,226 people live in Houston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houston?
- Nearby places include Raymondville (7.2 mi), Licking (14 mi), Cabool (16 mi), Plato (19 mi), Summersville (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023