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Montgomery County, MO
12 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Montgomery County, Missouri.
Population
11,426
Land area
535sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Montgomery County
Montgomery County at a glance
- Montgomery County is 76% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,500, 7% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,700 (22% below Missouri) and median rent is $788 a month.
- Its largest cities are Montgomery City (2,801), Wellsville (1,165) and Jonesburg (806).
Local data for Montgomery County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montgomery County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,500
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$178,700
Prices +8.5% in a year
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,631), Irish Americans (1,869), Scottish Americans (320).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,989
3,178 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.7M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
PPP loans
$19.8M
626 loans, 2,584 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Montgomery County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montgomery County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
370
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montgomery County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Montgomery County, MO?
- Montgomery City is the largest city or town in Montgomery County, with about 2,801 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Montgomery County?
- Montgomery County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63333, 63350, 63351, 63361, 63363.
- What is the population of Montgomery County, MO?
- About 11,426 people live in Montgomery County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Montgomery County?
- Montgomery County borders Lincoln County, Callaway County, Warren County, Audrain County, Pike County, Gasconade County, Osage County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023