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Moniteau County, MO
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Moniteau County, Missouri.
Population
15,262
Land area
415sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Moniteau County
Moniteau County at a glance
- Moniteau County is 59% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,715, 7% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,900 (21% below Missouri) and median rent is $735 a month.
- Its largest cities are California (4,509), Tipton (2,667) and Clarksburg (304).
Local data for Moniteau County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moniteau County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,715
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$181,900
Prices +13.0% in a year
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,871), Irish Americans (1,157), Mexican Americans (802).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,118
4,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.15M
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
PPP loans
$34.71M
967 loans, 4,390 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.55K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Moniteau County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moniteau County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
291
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moniteau County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Moniteau County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Moniteau County, MO?
- California is the largest city or town in Moniteau County, with about 4,509 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Moniteau County?
- Moniteau County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65018, 65025, 65046, 65050, 65081.
- What is the population of Moniteau County, MO?
- About 15,262 people live in Moniteau County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Moniteau County?
- Moniteau County borders Boone County, Cole County, Miller County, Morgan County, Cooper County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023