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McDonald County, MO
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in McDonald County, Missouri.
Population
23,701
Land area
539sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in McDonald County
McDonald County at a glance
- McDonald County is 51% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,375, 26% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,700 (33% below Missouri) and median rent is $767 a month.
- Its largest cities are Anderson (2,685), Noel (1,913) and Goodman (1,092).
Local data for McDonald County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McDonald County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,375
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$154,700
Prices +9.3% in a year
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,404), Mexican Americans (2,319), Irish Americans (1,783).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,101
5,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $5,552 per person
PPP loans
$15.7M
798 loans, 2,234 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$82.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McDonald County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McDonald County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
714
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McDonald County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McDonald County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McDonald County, MO?
- Anderson is the largest city or town in McDonald County, with about 2,685 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McDonald County?
- McDonald County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64831, 64843, 64847, 64854, 64856.
- What is the population of McDonald County, MO?
- About 23,701 people live in McDonald County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McDonald County?
- McDonald County borders Benton County, AR, Newton County, Delaware County, OK, Barry County, Ottawa County, OK.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023