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Senath, MO
City in Dunklin County, Missouri.
Population
1,662
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
864
ZIP codes
0
Senath and its ZIP codes
Senath at a glance
- Senath is about 9.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,667, 55% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,500 (65% below Missouri) and median rent is $530 a month.
Local data for Senath, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Senath, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,667
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$530/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.3%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (747), Irish Americans (115), German Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunklin County. PPP loans are for Senath.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,951
8,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
Senath, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled23.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Senath, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
243
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Senath, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities near Senath
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HollywoodCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HornersvilleCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| ArbyrdCity | 7 mi | 1 |
| RivesTown | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CardwellCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| KennettCity | 9.7 mi | 7 |
| Rector, ARCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Nimmons, ARTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Marmaduke, ARCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Greenway, ARCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DentonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Gosnell, ARCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| DeeringCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Leachville, ARCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Bragg CityTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Senath, MO in?
- Senath is in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Senath, MO?
- About 1,662 people live in Senath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Senath?
- Nearby places include Hollywood (5.8 mi), Hornersville (7 mi), Arbyrd (7 mi), Rives (8.6 mi), Cardwell (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023