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Lathrop, MO
City in Clinton County, Missouri.
Population
2,560
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
0
Lathrop and its ZIP codes
Lathrop at a glance
- Lathrop is about 6.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,178 a year, 5% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,000 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Lathrop, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lathrop, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,178
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (412), German Americans (269), Mexican Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Lathrop.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,502
4,932 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,672
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,662 per person
How people get to work
Lathrop, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lathrop, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
382
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lathrop, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Lathrop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| TurneyVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| PlattsburgCity | 6.6 mi | 3.6 |
| HoltCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| ElmiraVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LawsonCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| GraysonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OsbornCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TrimbleCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| KearneyCity | 14 mi | 13.3 |
| CameronCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| GowerCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| HomesteadVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Excelsior SpringsCity | 15 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lathrop, MO in?
- Lathrop is in Clinton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lathrop, MO?
- About 2,560 people live in Lathrop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lathrop?
- Nearby places include Lake Arrowhead (5.2 mi), Turney (5.8 mi), Plattsburg (6.6 mi), Holt (7 mi), Elmira (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023