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Ralls County, MO
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Ralls County, Missouri.
Population
10,428
Land area
470sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Ralls County
Ralls County at a glance
- Ralls County is 75% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,388, 8% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $749 a month.
- Its largest cities are New London (1,130), Perry (640) and Center (537).
Local data for Ralls County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ralls County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,388
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$168,200
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$749/mo
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,827), Irish Americans (1,027), Scottish Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,049
3,607 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.8M
FY 2026, $8,383 per person
PPP loans
$20.47M
592 loans, 2,506 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,775
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ralls County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ralls County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ralls County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ralls County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ralls County, MO?
- New London is the largest city or town in Ralls County, with about 1,130 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ralls County?
- Ralls County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63436, 63456, 63459, 63462, 63467.
- What is the population of Ralls County, MO?
- About 10,428 people live in Ralls County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ralls County?
- Ralls County borders Marion County, Audrain County, Pike County, Pike County, IL, Monroe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023