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Pike County, MO
12 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Pike County, Missouri.
Population
17,711
Land area
670sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Pike County
Pike County at a glance
- Pike County is 71% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,989 a year, 22% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,000 (37% below Missouri) and median rent is $778 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bowling Green (4,170), Louisiana (3,228) and Frankford (502).
Local data for Pike County, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants61
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Pike County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,989
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$146,000
Prices +9.0% in a year
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,394), Irish Americans (1,924), Mexican Americans (391).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,420
5,219 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $8,352 per person
PPP loans
$29.82M
976 loans, 3,561 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$146K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pike County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pike County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
353
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pike County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pike County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pike County, MO?
- Bowling Green is the largest city or town in Pike County, with about 4,170 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pike County?
- Pike County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63330, 63334, 63336, 63339, 63344.
- What is the population of Pike County, MO?
- About 17,711 people live in Pike County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pike County?
- Pike County borders Lincoln County, Audrain County, Pike County, IL, Montgomery County, Ralls County, Calhoun County, IL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023