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Pilot Grove, MO
City in Cooper County, Missouri.
Population
744
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,768
ZIP codes
0
Pilot Grove and its ZIP codes
Pilot Grove at a glance
- Pilot Grove is about 20 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,977 a year, 5% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,000 (42% below Missouri) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Pilot Grove, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pilot Grove, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,977
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$133,000
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (303), Irish Americans (41), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cooper County. PPP loans are for Pilot Grove.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,339
5,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,580 per person
How people get to work
Pilot Grove, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pilot Grove, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pilot Grove, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Pilot Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuncetonCity | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| BlackwaterCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| NelsonCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| BoonvilleCity | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| Windsor PlaceVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OttervilleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| New FranklinCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Arrow RockTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SyracuseCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| SmithtonCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie HomeCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksburgCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| RocheportCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HughesvilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pilot Grove, MO in?
- Pilot Grove is in Cooper County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Pilot Grove, MO?
- About 744 people live in Pilot Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pilot Grove?
- Nearby places include Bunceton (8.3 mi), Blackwater (8.6 mi), Nelson (10 mi), Boonville (11 mi), Windsor Place (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023