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Puxico, MO
City in Stoddard County, Missouri.
Population
846
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,268
ZIP codes
0
Puxico and its ZIP codes
Puxico at a glance
- Puxico is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,500 a year, 33% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,500 (61% below Missouri) and median rent is $635 a month.
Local data for Puxico, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Puxico, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,500
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$89,500
Median rent
$635/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (114), Irish Americans (88), Dutch Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stoddard County. PPP loans are for Puxico.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
10,107 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,889
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,513 per person
How people get to work
Puxico, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.8%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Puxico, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
861
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Puxico, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Puxico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DudleyCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| FiskCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ZalmaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DexterCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| AdvanceCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| EssexCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Poplar BluffCity | 19 mi | 13.5 |
| Bell CityCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BroseleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| PenermonVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| WilliamsvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BernieCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Puxico, MO in?
- Puxico is in Stoddard County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Puxico, MO?
- About 846 people live in Puxico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Puxico?
- Nearby places include Dudley (12 mi), Fisk (12 mi), Bloomfield (13 mi), Zalma (14 mi), Dexter (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023