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Lewis County, MO
7 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lewis County, Missouri.
Population
9,924
Land area
505sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Lewis County
Lewis County at a glance
- Lewis County is 78% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,934, 15% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (43% below Missouri) and median rent is $644 a month.
- Its largest cities are Canton (2,752), La Grange (1,033) and La Belle (775).
Local data for Lewis County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lewis County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,934
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$130,200
Prices +8.6% in a year
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,622), Irish Americans (968), Scottish Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,672
2,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,295 per person
PPP loans
$18.1M
666 loans, 2,297 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lewis County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lewis County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewis County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lewis County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lewis County, MO?
- Canton is the largest city or town in Lewis County, with about 2,752 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lewis County?
- Lewis County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63435, 63438, 63440, 63447, 63448.
- What is the population of Lewis County, MO?
- About 9,924 people live in Lewis County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lewis County?
- Lewis County borders Adams County, IL, Marion County, Hancock County, IL, Clark County, Shelby County, Knox County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023