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Stover, MO
City in Morgan County, Missouri.
Population
977
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,101
ZIP codes
0
Stover and its ZIP codes
Stover at a glance
- Stover is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,438 a year, 31% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $740 a month.
Local data for Stover, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stover, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,438
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (113), Mexican Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Stover.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,978
4,637 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $7,761 per person
How people get to work
Stover, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stover, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
72
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stover, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Stover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VersaillesCity | 7.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Cole CampCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Gravois MillsTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| FortunaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SyracuseCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| SmithtonCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BarnettCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| OttervilleCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| LaurieCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| LincolnCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| IoniaTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Sunrise BeachVillage | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| Village of Four SeasonsVillage | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| SedaliaCity | 23 mi | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stover, MO in?
- Stover is in Morgan County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Stover, MO?
- About 977 people live in Stover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stover?
- Nearby places include Versailles (7.8 mi), Cole Camp (12 mi), Gravois Mills (13 mi), Fortuna (13 mi), Syracuse (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023