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Putnam County, MO
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Putnam County, Missouri.
Population
4,642
Land area
517sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Putnam County
Putnam County at a glance
- Putnam County is 90% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,510, 10% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,500 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $521 a month.
- Its largest cities are Unionville (1,824), Powersville (62) and Lucerne (35).
Local data for Putnam County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Putnam County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,510
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$119,500
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$521/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (620), Irish Americans (353), Mexican Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,996
982 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,694
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34M
FY 2026, $7,263 per person
PPP loans
$8.61M
593 loans, 1,095 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,641
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Putnam County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Putnam County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
241
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Putnam County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Putnam County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Putnam County, MO?
- Unionville is the largest city or town in Putnam County, with about 1,824 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Putnam County?
- Putnam County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63535, 63551, 63565, 63567, 64655.
- What is the population of Putnam County, MO?
- About 4,642 people live in Putnam County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Putnam County?
- Putnam County borders Adair County, Appanoose County, IA, Wayne County, IA, Sullivan County, Schuyler County, Mercer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023