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Stark City, MO
Town in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
133
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
407
ZIP codes
0
Stark City and its ZIP codes
Stark City at a glance
- Stark City is about 4.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Stark City.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,117
23,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$362M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Stark City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stark City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Stark City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewtoniaTown | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| GranbyCity | 5.5 mi | 4.4 |
| RitcheyTown | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| FairviewTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| StellaTown | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Rocky ComfortCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WheatonCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WentworthVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| NeoshoCity | 11 mi | 15.6 |
| Pierce CityCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| DiamondTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SarcoxieCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PurdyCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| GoodmanCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| MonettCity | 15 mi | 8.8 |
| FidelityTown | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stark City, MO in?
- Stark City is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Stark City, MO?
- About 133 people live in Stark City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stark City?
- Nearby places include Newtonia (1 mi), Granby (5.5 mi), Ritchey (5.5 mi), Fairview (6.2 mi), Stella (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023