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Laclede County, MO
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Laclede County, Missouri.
Population
36,390
Land area
765sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Laclede County
Laclede County at a glance
- Laclede County is 47% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,282 a year, 25% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $809 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lebanon (15,270), Conway (732) and Phillipsburg (164).
Local data for Laclede County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laclede County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,282
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$168,400
Prices +7.1% in a year
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,381), Irish Americans (5,162), Mexican Americans (899).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,748
12,999 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,529
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $7,280 per person
PPP loans
$50.92M
1,767 loans, 6,840 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.05K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Laclede County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laclede County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
732
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laclede County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Laclede County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Laclede County, MO?
- Lebanon is the largest city or town in Laclede County, with about 15,270 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Laclede County?
- Laclede County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65463, 65470, 65536, 65543, 65632.
- What is the population of Laclede County, MO?
- About 36,390 people live in Laclede County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Laclede County?
- Laclede County borders Pulaski County, Camden County, Webster County, Texas County, Wright County, Dallas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023