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Waco, MO
City in Jasper County, Missouri.
Population
154
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
600
ZIP codes
0
Waco and its ZIP codes
Waco at a glance
- Waco is about 6.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Waco.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,151
56,939 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$914M
FY 2026, $7,444 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waco, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
121
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waco, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Waco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AsburyCity | 1.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Carl JunctionCity | 5.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Opolis, KSCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Crestline, KSCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| OronogoCity | 8.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| Neck CityCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| PurcellCity | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| AlbaCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Webb CityCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| Weir, KSCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| CartervilleCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Galena, KSCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Chicopee, KSCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| JoplinCity | 12 mi | 38.1 |
| Scammon, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waco, MO in?
- Waco is in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Waco, MO?
- About 154 people live in Waco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waco?
- Nearby places include Asbury (1.8 mi), Carl Junction (5.7 mi), Opolis, KS (6.8 mi), Crestline, KS (7.9 mi), Oronogo (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023