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Noel, MO
City in McDonald County, Missouri.
Population
1,913
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
945
ZIP codes
0
Noel and its ZIP codes
Noel at a glance
- Noel is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,483 a year, 41% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 (47% below Missouri) and median rent is $641 a month.
Local data for Noel, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Noel, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,483
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$641/mo
Homeownership
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (630), Somali Americans (477), German Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDonald County. PPP loans are for Noel.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,101
5,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $5,552 per person
How people get to work
Noel, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled26.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Noel, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Noel, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.0%
U.S. 11.1% +11.9 pts
Cities near Noel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger BlueVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Sulphur Springs, ARCity | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| LanaganTown | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| PinevilleCity | 5.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Southwest CityTown | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| AndersonCity | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Dodge, OKCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Gravette, ARCity | 8.7 mi | 15.3 |
| JaneTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| Maysville, ARCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Cayuga, OKCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| Indianola, OKCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Bella Vista, ARCity | 13 mi | 45.3 |
| White Water, OKCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Decatur, ARCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Butler, OKCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Noel, MO in?
- Noel is in McDonald County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Noel, MO?
- About 1,913 people live in Noel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Noel?
- Nearby places include Ginger Blue (3.7 mi), Sulphur Springs, AR (3.9 mi), Lanagan (5.1 mi), Pineville (5.6 mi), Southwest City (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023