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Lilbourn, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri.
Population
905
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
0
Lilbourn and its ZIP codes
Lilbourn at a glance
- Lilbourn is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,625 a year, 43% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $57,300 (75% below Missouri) and median rent is $646 a month.
Local data for Lilbourn, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lilbourn, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,625
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$57,300
Median rent
$646/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (122), German Americans (55), Scottish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Lilbourn.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,933
7,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Lilbourn, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lilbourn, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
306
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lilbourn, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Lilbourn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North LilbournVillage | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| HowardvilleCity | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| New MadridCity | 2.8 mi | 4.5 |
| MarstonCity | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CatronTown | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ParmaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RiscoCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PortagevilleCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| MatthewsCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| CanalouCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| TallapoosaCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HaywardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Tiptonville, TNTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| BakerVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MorehouseCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| East PrairieCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lilbourn, MO in?
- Lilbourn is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lilbourn, MO?
- About 905 people live in Lilbourn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lilbourn?
- Nearby places include North Lilbourn (1 mi), Howardville (1.6 mi), New Madrid (2.8 mi), Marston (4.8 mi), Catron (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023