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Texas County, MO
6 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Texas County, Missouri.
Population
25,161
Land area
1,177sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Texas County
Texas County at a glance
- Texas County is 76% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,036 a year, 29% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,700 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $665 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Licking (2,858), Cabool (2,348) and Houston (2,226).
Local data for Texas County, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks11
- Post Offices5
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants53
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Texas County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,036
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$146,700
Prices +8.5% in a year
Median rent
$665/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,838), Irish Americans (2,759), Scottish Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,494
5,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $7,083 per person
PPP loans
$22.1M
1,147 loans, 3,072 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Texas County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Texas County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
662
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Texas County, 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
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Texas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Texas County, MO?
- Licking is the largest city or town in Texas County, with about 2,858 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Texas County?
- Texas County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65444, 65464, 65468, 65483, 65484.
- What is the population of Texas County, MO?
- About 25,161 people live in Texas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Texas County?
- Texas County borders Pulaski County, Phelps County, Howell County, Laclede County, Wright County, Dent County, Douglas County, Shannon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023