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Purcell, MO
City in Jasper County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64857.
Population
324
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
745
ZIP codes
1
Purcell and its ZIP codes
Purcell at a glance
- Purcell is about 8.3 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Purcell, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Purcell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,151
56,939 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$914M
FY 2026, $7,444 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Purcell, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
121
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Purcell, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Purcell
1 in or overlapping Purcell. Population shown
Cities near Purcell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Neck CityCity | 0.7 mi | 0.4 |
| AlbaCity | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| OronogoCity | 3.9 mi | 2.5 |
| CarytownCity | 5.9 mi | 14.4 |
| Brooklyn HeightsTown | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| CartervilleCity | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Webb CityCity | 7.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Carl JunctionCity | 8.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| WacoCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| AsburyCity | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CarthageCity | 9.8 mi | 12.1 |
| JasperCity | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| DuenwegCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| JoplinCity | 12 mi | 38.1 |
| DuquesneVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Purcell, MO in?
- Purcell is in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Purcell, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Purcell include 64857.
- What is the population of Purcell, MO?
- About 324 people live in Purcell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Purcell?
- Nearby places include Neck City (0.7 mi), Alba (1.4 mi), Oronogo (3.9 mi), Carytown (5.9 mi), Brooklyn Heights (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023