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Shell Knob, MO

Census-designated place in Barry County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65747.

Population

1,486

Land area

9.5sq mi

People per sq mi

157

ZIP codes

1

Shell Knob and its ZIP codes

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Shell Knob at a glance

  • Shell Knob is 74% denser than Missouri as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,925 a year, 22% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,700 (40% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,274 a month.

Local data for Shell Knob, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Shell Knob, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,925

Poverty rate

14.7%

Median home value

$321,700

Median rent

$1,274/mo

Homeownership

85.6%

Bachelor's or higher

25.0%

Median age

59.6

Average commute

20.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (283), Mexican Americans (128), Irish Americans (95).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barry County. PPP loans are for Shell Knob.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,377

13,017 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,374

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$239M

FY 2026, $6,915 per person

PPP loans

$4.1M

139 loans, 718 jobs reported

Barry County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone58.6%
  • Carpooled14.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home26.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shell Knob, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,046

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

6

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 22°F

46.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shell Knob, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

18.7%

U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

ZIP codes in Shell Knob

1 in or overlapping Shell Knob. Population shown

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Cities near Shell Knob

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Arrow PointVillage4.5 mi0.2
Emerald BeachVillage4.9 mi0.7
GoldenCensus-designated place6.7 mi5.3
Chain-O-LakesVillage8.8 mi0.1
Eagle RockCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.3
Kimberling CityCity9.7 mi3.5
Coney IslandVillage11 mi0.1
Holiday Island, ARCity12 mi7.3
Blue EyeTown13 mi1.2
Blue Eye, ARTown13 mi0.1
Oak Grove, ARTown13 mi2.8
Beaver, ARTown13 mi0.3
McCord BendVillage14 mi0.3
Indian PointVillage14 mi2.8
Branson WestCity14 mi4.7
Reeds SpringCity15 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shell Knob, MO in?
Shell Knob is in Barry County, Missouri.
What ZIP codes are in Shell Knob, MO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Shell Knob include 65747.
What is the population of Shell Knob, MO?
About 1,486 people live in Shell Knob, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shell Knob?
Nearby places include Arrow Point (4.5 mi), Emerald Beach (4.9 mi), Golden (6.7 mi), Chain-O-Lakes (8.8 mi), Eagle Rock (9.1 mi).

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