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Lithium, MO
Census-designated place in Perry County, Missouri.
Population
30
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
0
Lithium and its ZIP codes
Lithium at a glance
- Lithium is 57% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Lithium.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,977
9,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $7,856 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lithium, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lithium, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Lithium
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrewerCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| St. MaryCity | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Chester, ILCity | 5.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Kaskaskia, ILVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| PerryvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 8.2 |
| OzoraCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Rockwood, ILVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ShakertowneCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Ellis Grove, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LongtownTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Ste. GenevieveCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| BiehleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Steeleville, ILVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Evansville, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| WeingartenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Willisville, ILVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lithium, MO in?
- Lithium is in Perry County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lithium, MO?
- About 30 people live in Lithium, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lithium?
- Nearby places include Brewer (3.9 mi), St. Mary (4.4 mi), Chester, IL (5.9 mi), Kaskaskia, IL (6.1 mi), Perryville (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023