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Parma, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri.
Population
596
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
934
ZIP codes
0
Parma and its ZIP codes
Parma at a glance
- Parma is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,750 a year, 10% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $43,300 (81% below Missouri) and median rent is $575 a month.
Local data for Parma, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parma, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$43,300
Median rent
$575/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (60), Mexican Americans (48), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Parma.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,933
7,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Parma, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parma, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
306
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parma, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Parma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiscoCity | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CatronTown | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| TallapoosaCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MaldenCity | 8.6 mi | 8.3 |
| BernieCity | 9.3 mi | 1.3 |
| North LilbournVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| LilbournCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BakerVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| CanalouCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GideonCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| PenermonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HowardvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MarstonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| ClarktonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| EssexCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PortagevilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parma, MO in?
- Parma is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Parma, MO?
- About 596 people live in Parma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parma?
- Nearby places include Risco (4.3 mi), Catron (6.4 mi), Tallapoosa (7.6 mi), Malden (8.6 mi), Bernie (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023