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Licking, MO
City in Texas County, Missouri.
Population
2,858
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,341
ZIP codes
0
Licking and its ZIP codes
Licking at a glance
- Licking is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 210th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $35,652 a year, 50% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,900 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $657 a month.
Local data for Licking, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Licking, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,652
Poverty rate
37.5%
Median home value
$116,900
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.7%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (375), Irish Americans (339), Mexican Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Texas County. PPP loans are for Licking.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,494
5,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $7,083 per person
How people get to work
Licking, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Licking, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Licking, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
26.5%
U.S. 12.8% +13.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Licking
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaymondvilleTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| HoustonCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| Edgar SpringsCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PlatoVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| SalemCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| Fort Leonard WoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 23 |
| SummersvilleCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| St. RobertCity | 28 mi | 8.4 |
| NewburgCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| CaboolCity | 29 mi | 4 |
| WaynesvilleCity | 30 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Licking, MO in?
- Licking is in Texas County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Licking, MO?
- About 2,858 people live in Licking, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Licking?
- Nearby places include Raymondville (11 mi), Houston (14 mi), Edgar Springs (14 mi), Plato (20 mi), Salem (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023