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Lancaster, MO
City in Schuyler County, Missouri.
Population
742
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
499
ZIP codes
0
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is about 5.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,444, 30% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,800 (33% below Missouri) and median rent is $349 a month.
Local data for Lancaster, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lancaster, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,444
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$154,800
Median rent
$349/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (136), Irish Americans (68), Guatemalan Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schuyler County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,475
895 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,087
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.1M
FY 2026, $4,731 per person
How people get to work
Lancaster, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
174
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenwoodVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Queen CityCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| DowningCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LivoniaVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WorthingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GreentopCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Moulton, IACity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Bloomfield, IACity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Pulaski, IACity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Exline, IACity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Drakesville, IACity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| ConnelsvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| MemphisCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Udell, IACity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Cincinnati, IACity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| Milton, IACity | 22 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, MO in?
- Lancaster is in Schuyler County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lancaster, MO?
- About 742 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Glenwood (2.4 mi), Queen City (7.9 mi), Downing (8.9 mi), Livonia (9.2 mi), Worthington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023