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Sikeston, MO
City in Scott County, Missouri.
Population
16,320
Land area
17.9sq mi
People per sq mi
912
ZIP codes
0
Sikeston and its ZIP codes
Sikeston at a glance
- Sikeston is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $58,915, 17% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,800 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $891 a month.
Local data for Sikeston, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sikeston, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,915
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,154), Irish Americans (1,611), Scottish Americans (421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Sikeston.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
16,184 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
How people get to work
Sikeston, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sikeston, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
888
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
665
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sikeston, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Sikeston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinerCity | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| MorehouseCity | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BertrandCity | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BlodgettCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Haywood CityVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| VanduserVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MatthewsCity | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| DiehlstadtVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MorleyCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CanalouCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| BakerVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| East PrairieCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| OranCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LambertVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sikeston, MO in?
- Sikeston is in Scott County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Sikeston, MO?
- About 16,320 people live in Sikeston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sikeston?
- Nearby places include Miner (2.7 mi), Morehouse (6.5 mi), Bertrand (7.5 mi), Blodgett (8.5 mi), Haywood City (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023