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Pulaski County, MO
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Pulaski County, Missouri.
Population
53,894
Land area
547sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Pulaski County
Pulaski County at a glance
- It is the 22nd most populous of 115 counties in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $64,466 a year, 9% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,800 (18% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fort Leonard Wood (15,432), Waynesville (5,442) and St. Robert (5,356).
Local data for Pulaski County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pulaski County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,466
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$189,800
Prices +12.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
27.8
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,802), Irish Americans (4,691), Mexican Americans (3,288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,911
13,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,340
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$735M
FY 2026, $13,614 per person
PPP loans
$28.92M
1,149 loans, 4,521 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.41K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pulaski County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked12.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pulaski County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
580
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
66
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pulaski County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pulaski County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pulaski County, MO?
- Fort Leonard Wood is the largest city or town in Pulaski County, with about 15,432 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65452, 65457, 65473, 65534, 65556.
- What is the population of Pulaski County, MO?
- About 53,894 people live in Pulaski County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County borders Phelps County, Camden County, Laclede County, Miller County, Texas County, Maries County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023