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Lake Timberline, MO
Census-designated place in St. Francois County, Missouri.
Population
810
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
341
ZIP codes
0
Lake Timberline and its ZIP codes
Lake Timberline at a glance
- Lake Timberline is about 3.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $23,125 a year, 67% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,300 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $937 a month.
Local data for Lake Timberline, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Timberline, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,125
Poverty rate
32.7%
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
39.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (87), French Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francois County. PPP loans are for Lake Timberline.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,062
23,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$463M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
How people get to work
Lake Timberline, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Timberline, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
424
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Timberline, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Lake Timberline
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bonne TerreCity | 5.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Summer SetCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Terre du LacCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 7 |
| DeslogeCity | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| LeadwoodCity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| FrankclayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| De SotoCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| Mineral PointTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Olympian VillageCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WorthamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Briarwood EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Goose Creek LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| LeadingtonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Park HillsCity | 13 mi | 20.3 |
| IrondaleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| PotosiCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Timberline, MO in?
- Lake Timberline is in St. Francois County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lake Timberline, MO?
- About 810 people live in Lake Timberline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Timberline?
- Nearby places include Bonne Terre (5.3 mi), Summer Set (6.5 mi), Terre du Lac (7.3 mi), Desloge (8.5 mi), Leadwood (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023