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Stoddard County, MO
11 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Stoddard County, Missouri.
Population
28,470
Land area
823sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Stoddard County
Stoddard County at a glance
- Stoddard County is 62% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,957, 18% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,300 (38% below Missouri) and median rent is $760 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dexter (7,891), Bloomfield (2,069) and Bernie (1,725).
Local data for Stoddard County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stoddard County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,957
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$143,300
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,533), Irish Americans (3,019), Dutch Americans (450).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
10,107 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,889
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,513 per person
PPP loans
$49.9M
1,545 loans, 6,799 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$364K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stoddard County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stoddard County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
861
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stoddard County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stoddard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stoddard County, MO?
- Dexter is the largest city or town in Stoddard County, with about 7,891 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stoddard County?
- Stoddard County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63730, 63735, 63738, 63822, 63825.
- What is the population of Stoddard County, MO?
- About 28,470 people live in Stoddard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stoddard County?
- Stoddard County borders Cape Girardeau County, Butler County, Scott County, Dunklin County, New Madrid County, Wayne County, Bollinger County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023