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Maries County, MO
2 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Maries County, Missouri.
Population
8,450
Land area
527sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Maries County
Maries County at a glance
- Maries County is 82% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,455 a year, 16% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,100 (5% below Missouri) and median rent is $590 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Belle (1,246) and Vienna (661).
Local data for Maries County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maries County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,455
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$219,100
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$590/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,771), Irish Americans (833), French Americans (190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,359
1,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.2M
FY 2026, $7,026 per person
PPP loans
$14.1M
1,034 loans, 2,019 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$179K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Maries County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maries County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
337
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maries County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Maries County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Maries County, MO?
- Belle is the largest city or town in Maries County, with about 1,246 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Maries County?
- Maries County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65001, 65013, 65058, 65443, 65459.
- What is the population of Maries County, MO?
- About 8,450 people live in Maries County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Maries County?
- Maries County borders Pulaski County, Phelps County, Miller County, Gasconade County, Osage County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023