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Old Appleton, MO
Town in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Population
109
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
903
ZIP codes
0
Old Appleton and its ZIP codes
Old Appleton at a glance
- Old Appleton is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape Girardeau County. PPP loans are for Old Appleton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,097
41,550 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,279
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Old Appleton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,088
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Old Appleton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Old Appleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShawneetownCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| New WellsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FrohnaCity | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| LongtownTown | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| BiehleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| PocahontasTown | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| AltenburgCity | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| ShakertowneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Grand Tower, ILCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| SedgewickvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MillersvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PerryvilleCity | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| Gorham, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| JacksonCity | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| BurfordvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Old Appleton, MO in?
- Old Appleton is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Old Appleton, MO?
- About 109 people live in Old Appleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Old Appleton?
- Nearby places include Shawneetown (4.3 mi), New Wells (5.5 mi), Frohna (5.7 mi), Longtown (6.2 mi), Oak Ridge (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023