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Memphis, MO
City in Scotland County, Missouri.
Population
1,782
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,144
ZIP codes
0
Memphis and its ZIP codes
Memphis at a glance
- Memphis is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,125 a year, 22% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,800 (42% below Missouri) and median rent is $471 a month.
Local data for Memphis, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Memphis, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,125
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$471/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (434), Irish Americans (110), Norwegian Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotland County. PPP loans are for Memphis.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,141
1,296 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.31M
FY 2026, $5,156 per person
How people get to work
Memphis, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Memphis, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Memphis, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Memphis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArbelaTown | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| GrangerVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| South GorinTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DowningCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RutledgeTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Cantril, IACity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WyacondaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Milton, IACity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| LurayVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BaringCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount Sterling, IACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Pulaski, IACity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LancasterCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| EdinaCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| MedillCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Queen CityCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Memphis, MO in?
- Memphis is in Scotland County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Memphis, MO?
- About 1,782 people live in Memphis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Memphis?
- Nearby places include Arbela (8.1 mi), Granger (10 mi), South Gorin (11 mi), Downing (11 mi), Rutledge (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023