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Ionia, MO
Town in Benton County, Missouri.
Population
74
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
500
ZIP codes
0
Ionia and its ZIP codes
Ionia at a glance
- Ionia is about 5.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Ionia.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,027
3,818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $10,620 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ionia, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ionia, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Ionia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cole CampCity | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| LincolnCity | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Green RidgeCity | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WindsorCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| SedaliaCity | 15 mi | 15 |
| CalhounCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| SmithtonCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WarsawCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| TightwadVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| StoverCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| White BranchCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| La MonteCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Bent Tree HarborCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Whiteman AFBCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| LeetonCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Knob NosterCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ionia, MO in?
- Ionia is in Benton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Ionia, MO?
- About 74 people live in Ionia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ionia?
- Nearby places include Cole Camp (7.3 mi), Lincoln (7.5 mi), Green Ridge (9.3 mi), Windsor (11 mi), Sedalia (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023