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Ray County, MO
13 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Ray County, Missouri.
Population
23,145
Land area
569sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Ray County
Ray County at a glance
- Ray County is 55% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,573, 5% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,800 (14% below Missouri) and median rent is $782 a month.
- Its largest cities are Richmond (5,959), Wood Heights (784) and Orrick (727).
Local data for Ray County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ray County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,573
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$198,800
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,191), Irish Americans (3,160), French Americans (583).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,511
4,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,809
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,262 per person
PPP loans
$17.39M
689 loans, 2,611 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$65.24K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ray County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ray County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
337
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
73
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ray County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ray County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ray County, MO?
- Richmond is the largest city or town in Ray County, with about 5,959 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ray County?
- Ray County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64017, 64035, 64036, 64062, 64077.
- What is the population of Ray County, MO?
- About 23,145 people live in Ray County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ray County?
- Ray County borders Jackson County, Clay County, Lafayette County, Clinton County, Caldwell County, Carroll County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023