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Ritchey, MO
Town in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
62
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
1,265
ZIP codes
0
Ritchey and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Ritchey.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,117
23,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$362M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ritchey, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ritchey, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Ritchey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranbyCity | 4.2 mi | 4.4 |
| NewtoniaTown | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Stark CityTown | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WentworthVillage | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| DiamondTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| SarcoxieCity | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| FairviewTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Pierce CityCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| FidelityTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| ReedsTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| StellaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| NeoshoCity | 13 mi | 15.6 |
| WheatonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Rocky ComfortCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MonettCity | 15 mi | 8.8 |
| La RussellCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ritchey, MO in?
- Ritchey is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Ritchey, MO?
- About 62 people live in Ritchey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ritchey?
- Nearby places include Granby (4.2 mi), Newtonia (4.5 mi), Stark City (5.5 mi), Wentworth (7 mi), Diamond (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023