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Matthews, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri.
Population
561
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
287
ZIP codes
0
Matthews and its ZIP codes
Matthews at a glance
- Matthews is about 3.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,695 a year, 40% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,400 (53% below Missouri) and median rent is $749 a month.
Local data for Matthews, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Matthews, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,695
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$749/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.0%
Median age
53.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (103), Italian Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Matthews.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
Matthews, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Matthews, 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
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matthews, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Matthews
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CanalouCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SikestonCity | 9.3 mi | 17.9 |
| MorehouseCity | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MinerCity | 9.9 mi | 4.6 |
| East PrairieCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BakerVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| North LilbournVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BertrandCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| LilbournCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| New MadridCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| CatronTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| HowardvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| AnnistonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PenermonVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matthews, MO in?
- Matthews is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Matthews, MO?
- About 561 people live in Matthews, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matthews?
- Nearby places include Canalou (6.9 mi), Sikeston (9.3 mi), Morehouse (9.4 mi), Miner (9.9 mi), East Prairie (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023