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Rensselaer, MO
Village in Ralls County, Missouri.
Population
243
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
124
ZIP codes
0
Rensselaer and its ZIP codes
Rensselaer at a glance
- Rensselaer is 38% denser than Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ralls County. PPP loans are for Rensselaer.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
Environment and hazard risk
Rensselaer, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rensselaer, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Rensselaer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmyraCity | 8.1 mi | 3.1 |
| HannibalCity | 9 mi | 16 |
| New LondonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Monroe CityCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| CenterCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SavertonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Fall Creek, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HunnewellCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| FrankfordCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PerryCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Hull, ILVillage | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| FloridaVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Payson, ILVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| StoutsvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Quincy, ILCity | 20 mi | 15.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rensselaer, MO in?
- Rensselaer is in Ralls County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Rensselaer, MO?
- About 243 people live in Rensselaer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rensselaer?
- Nearby places include Palmyra (8.1 mi), Hannibal (9 mi), New London (9.7 mi), Monroe City (10 mi), Center (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023