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Weston, MO
City in Platte County, Missouri.
Population
1,922
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
511
ZIP codes
0
Weston and its ZIP codes
Weston at a glance
- Weston is about 5.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,750 a year, 26% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,000 (12% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Weston, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weston, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$259,000
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (457), Irish Americans (328), Scottish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Weston.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,165
48,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,607
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$952M
FY 2026, $8,917 per person
How people get to work
Weston, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weston, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
703
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 21°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weston, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Weston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IatanVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Leavenworth, KSCity | 7.4 mi | 24.3 |
| TracyCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Camden PointCity | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| DearbornCity | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Platte CityCity | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| Lewis and Clark VillageTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| De KalbTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FarleyVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| RushvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Easton, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Lansing, KSCity | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| FaucettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Atchison, KSCity | 14 mi | 8 |
| RidgelyVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weston, MO in?
- Weston is in Platte County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Weston, MO?
- About 1,922 people live in Weston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weston?
- Nearby places include Iatan (4.7 mi), Leavenworth, KS (7.4 mi), Tracy (7.7 mi), New Market (8 mi), Camden Point (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023