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Stella, MO
Town in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
275
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,682
ZIP codes
0
Stella and its ZIP codes
Stella at a glance
- Stella is about 19 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Stella, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Stella.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
Stella, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stella, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Stella
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky ComfortCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| FairviewTown | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Stark CityTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WheatonCity | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| NewtoniaTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| GranbyCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| GoodmanCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| NeoshoCity | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| RitcheyTown | 12 mi | 0 |
| PurdyCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ExeterCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ButterfieldCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Pierce CityCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| AndersonCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| JaneTown | 17 mi | 3 |
| WentworthVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stella, MO in?
- Stella is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Stella, MO?
- About 275 people live in Stella, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stella?
- Nearby places include Rocky Comfort (5.7 mi), Fairview (6.7 mi), Stark City (6.9 mi), Wheaton (7.3 mi), Newtonia (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023