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Taney County, MO
9 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Taney County, Missouri.
Population
56,529
Land area
632sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Taney County
Taney County at a glance
- It is the 20th most populous of 115 counties in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $56,497 a year, 20% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,800 (5% below Missouri) and median rent is $926 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Branson (12,817), Hollister (4,643) and Forsyth (2,766).
Local data for Taney County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taney County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,497
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$218,800
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$926/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,004), Irish Americans (7,373), Mexican Americans (2,446).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,572
28,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,344 per person
PPP loans
$124M
2,360 loans, 18,308 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$196K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Taney County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taney County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
804
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 24°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taney County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Taney County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Taney County, MO?
- Branson is the largest city or town in Taney County, with about 12,817 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Taney County?
- Taney County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65614, 65616, 65627, 65653, 65672.
- What is the population of Taney County, MO?
- About 56,529 people live in Taney County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Taney County?
- Taney County borders Christian County, Boone County, AR, Stone County, Carroll County, AR, Marion County, AR, Douglas County, Ozark County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023