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Polo, MO
City in Caldwell County, Missouri.
Population
480
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
780
ZIP codes
0
Polo and its ZIP codes
Polo at a glance
- Polo is about 8.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Polo, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Polo.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,131
1,885 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.99M
FY 2026, $7,146 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Polo, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polo, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Polo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CowgillCity | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| KingstonCity | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ElmiraVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| LawsonCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| VibbardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BraymerCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HamiltonCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| RayvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Crystal LakesCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HomesteadVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LathropCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Wood HeightsCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| TurneyVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| KidderCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polo, MO in?
- Polo is in Caldwell County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Polo, MO?
- About 480 people live in Polo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polo?
- Nearby places include Cowgill (6.3 mi), Kingston (6.5 mi), Elmira (6.6 mi), Lawson (12 mi), Vibbard (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023