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Niangua, MO
City in Webster County, Missouri.
Population
537
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,310
ZIP codes
0
Niangua and its ZIP codes
Niangua at a glance
- Niangua is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,179 a year, 36% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,400 (54% below Missouri) and median rent is $693 a month.
Local data for Niangua, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niangua, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,179
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$693/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Irish Americans (51), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Niangua.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
8,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,006 per person
How people get to work
Niangua, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niangua, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
930
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niangua, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Niangua
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshfieldCity | 5.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ConwayCity | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| PhillipsburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| GrovespringCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| DigginsVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| EvergreenVillage | 17 mi | 10.1 |
| SeymourCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Fair GroveCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| StraffordCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| FordlandCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HartvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| LebanonCity | 22 mi | 14.6 |
| BuffaloCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| Bennett SpringsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| MansfieldCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| RogersvilleCity | 24 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niangua, MO in?
- Niangua is in Webster County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Niangua, MO?
- About 537 people live in Niangua, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niangua?
- Nearby places include Marshfield (5.3 mi), Conway (7.9 mi), Phillipsburg (11 mi), Grovespring (12 mi), Diggins (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023