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Whitewater, MO
Town in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Population
64
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
Whitewater and its ZIP codes
Whitewater at a glance
- Whitewater is about 3.3 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Whitewater, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape Girardeau County. PPP loans are for Whitewater.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,097
41,550 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,279
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whitewater, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,088
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitewater, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Whitewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllenvilleVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DeltaCity | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GordonvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| ChaffeeCity | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| BurfordvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| AdvanceCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Marble HillCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonCity | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| OranCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MillersvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Scott CityCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Glen AllenTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| KelsoVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitewater, MO in?
- Whitewater is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Whitewater, MO?
- About 64 people live in Whitewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitewater?
- Nearby places include Allenville (2.5 mi), Delta (4.2 mi), Gordonville (8.5 mi), Chaffee (8.5 mi), Dutchtown (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023