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Sarcoxie, MO

City in Jasper County, Missouri.

Population

1,574

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,081

ZIP codes

0

Sarcoxie and its ZIP codes

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Sarcoxie at a glance

  • Sarcoxie is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $41,705, 41% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,100 (59% below Missouri) and median rent is $688 a month.

Local data for Sarcoxie, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sarcoxie, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,705

Poverty rate

25.4%

Median home value

$94,100

Median rent

$688/mo

Homeownership

79.1%

Bachelor's or higher

4.9%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (237), German Americans (215), French Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Sarcoxie.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,151

56,939 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,427

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$914M

FY 2026, $7,444 per person

Jasper County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sarcoxie, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.7%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sarcoxie, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,076

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

121

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 24°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sarcoxie, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

19.6%

U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Cities near Sarcoxie

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ReedsTown4.4 mi0.2
WentworthVillage5.6 mi0.2
La RussellCity6.3 mi0.3
AvillaTown8.9 mi0.2
RitcheyTown9 mi0
FidelityTown10 mi1
Stotts CityCity10 mi0.5
DiamondTown11 mi0.8
Pierce CityCity11 mi1.3
CarthageCity12 mi12.1
GranbyCity12 mi4.4
FreistattVillage13 mi0.2
NewtoniaTown13 mi0.3
Stark CityTown14 mi0.3
MonettCity15 mi8.8
HobergVillage15 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sarcoxie, MO in?
Sarcoxie is in Jasper County, Missouri.
What is the population of Sarcoxie, MO?
About 1,574 people live in Sarcoxie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sarcoxie?
Nearby places include Reeds (4.4 mi), Wentworth (5.6 mi), La Russell (6.3 mi), Avilla (8.9 mi), Ritchey (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023