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Laurie, MO
City in Morgan County, Missouri.
Population
965
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
176
ZIP codes
0
Laurie and its ZIP codes
Laurie at a glance
- Laurie is 95% denser than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,114 a year, 29% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,200 (19% below Missouri) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Laurie, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurie, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,114
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$187,200
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
61.9
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (104), Scottish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Laurie.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,978
4,637 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $7,761 per person
How people get to work
Laurie, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurie, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
72
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurie, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Laurie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise BeachVillage | 4 mi | 5.8 |
| Village of Four SeasonsVillage | 6.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Gravois MillsTown | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| FriedenswaldVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Osage BeachCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| LakesideCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BagnellTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake OzarkCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Linn CreekCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| CamdentonCity | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| Climax SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BarnettCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Aurora SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| VersaillesCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| EldonCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| StoverCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurie, MO in?
- Laurie is in Morgan County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Laurie, MO?
- About 965 people live in Laurie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurie?
- Nearby places include Sunrise Beach (4 mi), Village of Four Seasons (6.5 mi), Gravois Mills (6.7 mi), Friedenswald (10 mi), Osage Beach (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023