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Steele, MO
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
Population
1,493
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
690
ZIP codes
0
Steele and its ZIP codes
Steele at a glance
- Steele is about 7.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,600, 23% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,200 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Steele, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Steele, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,600
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$119,200
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (149), Irish Americans (89), French Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pemiscot County. PPP loans are for Steele.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,492
4,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,894
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $6,729 per person
How people get to work
Steele, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Steele, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
4.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
43.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Steele, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Steele
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CooterCity | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HollandTown | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DentonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| DeeringCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Hayti HeightsCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| RivesTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HaytiCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| CaruthersvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Blytheville, ARCity | 11 mi | 20.7 |
| Armorel, ARCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Gosnell, ARCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| PascolaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Bragg CityTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KennettCity | 17 mi | 7 |
| HomestownCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HornersvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Steele, MO in?
- Steele is in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Steele, MO?
- About 1,493 people live in Steele, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Steele?
- Nearby places include Cooter (2.9 mi), Holland (3.5 mi), Denton (3.9 mi), Deering (7.8 mi), Hayti Heights (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023