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Linn, MO
City in Osage County, Missouri.
Population
1,197
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,027
ZIP codes
0
Linn and its ZIP codes
Linn at a glance
- Linn is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,176 a year, 49% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,800 (28% below Missouri) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Linn, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linn, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,176
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (449), Irish Americans (151), Polish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Linn.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,121
4,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.9M
FY 2026, $6,022 per person
How people get to work
Linn, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linn, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linn, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Linn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestphaliaCity | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| TaosCity | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| TebbettsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FreeburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MokaneCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ChamoisCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BelleCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| ArgyleTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BlandCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| MorrisonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WardsvilleVillage | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Holts SummitCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| GasconadeCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 21 mi | 36.1 |
| MetaCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| ViennaCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linn, MO in?
- Linn is in Osage County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Linn, MO?
- About 1,197 people live in Linn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linn?
- Nearby places include Westphalia (8.7 mi), Taos (10 mi), Tebbetts (11 mi), Freeburg (12 mi), Mokane (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023