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Ironton, MO
City in Iron County, Missouri.
Population
1,692
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,260
ZIP codes
0
Ironton and its ZIP codes
Ironton at a glance
- Ironton is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,750 a year, 34% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,000 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Ironton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ironton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,750
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (302), German Americans (211), Italian Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Ironton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,106
3,425 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.69M
FY 2026, $7,936 per person
How people get to work
Ironton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ironton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ironton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Ironton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArcadiaCity | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Pilot KnobCity | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Iron Mountain LakeCity | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| BismarckCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Doe RunCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Knob LickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| IrondaleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Park HillsCity | 16 mi | 20.3 |
| WorthamCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmingtonCity | 17 mi | 9.5 |
| AnnapolisCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LeadingtonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| FrankclayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| LeadwoodCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Mine La MotteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ironton, MO in?
- Ironton is in Iron County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Ironton, MO?
- About 1,692 people live in Ironton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ironton?
- Nearby places include Arcadia (1.2 mi), Pilot Knob (1.7 mi), Iron Mountain Lake (5.6 mi), Bismarck (11 mi), Doe Run (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023