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Mound City, MO
City in Holt County, Missouri.
Population
1,066
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
856
ZIP codes
0
Mound City and its ZIP codes
Mound City at a glance
- Mound City is about 9.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,468, 12% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,300 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Mound City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mound City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,468
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$146,300
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (311), Irish Americans (166), Italian Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holt County. PPP loans are for Mound City.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,738
1,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.1M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
How people get to work
Mound City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mound City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mound City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Mound City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BigelowVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FortescueTown | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Big LakeVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| CraigCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MaitlandCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Forest CityCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GrahamTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OregonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| White Cloud, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Rulo, NEVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SkidmoreCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CorningTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| FillmoreCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| FairfaxCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Preston, NECensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| QuitmanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mound City, MO in?
- Mound City is in Holt County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Mound City, MO?
- About 1,066 people live in Mound City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mound City?
- Nearby places include Bigelow (3.5 mi), Fortescue (7.4 mi), Big Lake (7.5 mi), Craig (8.3 mi), Maitland (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023