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Schuyler County, MO
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Schuyler County, Missouri.
Population
4,038
Land area
307sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Schuyler County
Schuyler County at a glance
- Schuyler County is 85% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,205, 13% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (40% below Missouri) and median rent is $382 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lancaster (742), Queen City (650) and Greentop (331).
Local data for Schuyler County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schuyler County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,205
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$382/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (702), Irish Americans (323), French Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,475
895 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,087
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.1M
FY 2026, $4,731 per person
PPP loans
$5.8M
350 loans, 619 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,290
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Schuyler County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schuyler County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
174
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schuyler County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Schuyler County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Schuyler County, MO?
- Lancaster is the largest city or town in Schuyler County, with about 742 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Schuyler County?
- Schuyler County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63536, 63541, 63548, 63561.
- What is the population of Schuyler County, MO?
- About 4,038 people live in Schuyler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Schuyler County?
- Schuyler County borders Adair County, Appanoose County, IA, Davis County, IA, Scotland County, Putnam County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023