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Silex, MO
City in Lincoln County, Missouri.
Population
355
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,231
ZIP codes
0
Silex and its ZIP codes
Silex at a glance
- Silex is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Silex, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Silex.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,050
12,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $7,642 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Silex, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Silex
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitesideVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| CaveTown | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| EoliaVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Hawk PointCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| TroyCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| AshleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| PaynesvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TruxtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| St. ClementCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ElsberryCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Moscow MillsCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| AnnadaVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Fountain N' LakesVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| FoleyCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| TarrantsVillage | 17 mi | 0 |
| BellflowerCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silex, MO in?
- Silex is in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Silex, MO?
- About 355 people live in Silex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silex?
- Nearby places include Whiteside (4.6 mi), Cave (7.1 mi), Eolia (8.1 mi), Hawk Point (11 mi), Troy (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023