Skip to content

Checked

Miller County, MO

10 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Miller County, Missouri.

Population

25,269

Land area

593sq mi

People per sq mi

43

ZIP codes

9

Cities and towns in Miller County

Miller County at a glance

  • Miller County is 53% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,736, 20% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,600 (16% below Missouri) and median rent is $763 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Eldon (4,556), Lake Ozark (2,335) and Iberia (661).

Local data for Miller County, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Miller County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,736

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$192,600

Prices +9.8% in a year

Median rent

$763/mo

Homeownership

73.9%

Bachelor's or higher

19.2%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,547), Irish Americans (2,726), Italian Americans (861).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,599

7,806 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,799

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$154M

FY 2026, $6,215 per person

PPP loans

$34.7M

1,324 loans, 5,160 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$26.7K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Miller County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.2%
  • Carpooled11.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Miller County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

510

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

16

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 25°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Miller County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Miller County

Population shown

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Miller County, MO?
Eldon is the largest city or town in Miller County, with about 4,556 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Miller County?
Miller County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65017, 65026, 65032, 65047, 65064.
What is the population of Miller County, MO?
About 25,269 people live in Miller County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Miller County?
Miller County borders Cole County, Pulaski County, Camden County, Morgan County, Moniteau County, Osage County, Maries County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023