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Mountain Grove, MO
City in Wright County, Missouri.
Population
4,491
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,119
ZIP codes
0
Mountain Grove and its ZIP codes
Mountain Grove at a glance
- Mountain Grove is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 166th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $37,415, 47% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,200 (62% below Missouri) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Mountain Grove, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain Grove, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,415
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,047), Irish Americans (611), Italian Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Mountain Grove.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,388
4,678 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,813
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,167 per person
How people get to work
Mountain Grove, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Grove, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountain Grove, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Mountain Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaboolCity | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| NorwoodCity | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| HartvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| MansfieldCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Willow SpringsCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| HoustonCity | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| PlatoVillage | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| AvaCity | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| GrovespringCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| PomonaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.6 |
| RaymondvilleTown | 27 mi | 3 |
| SeymourCity | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| WasolaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Grove, MO in?
- Mountain Grove is in Wright County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Mountain Grove, MO?
- About 4,491 people live in Mountain Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Grove?
- Nearby places include Cabool (8.6 mi), Norwood (8.7 mi), Hartville (16 mi), Mansfield (18 mi), Willow Springs (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023