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Whiting, MO
Census-designated place in Mississippi County, Missouri.
Population
179
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
686
ZIP codes
0
Whiting and its ZIP codes
Whiting at a glance
- Whiting is about 7.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Whiting, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Whiting.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,309
2,952 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,983
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.7M
FY 2026, $6,655 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whiting, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
217
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whiting, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Whiting
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PrairieCity | 1.1 mi | 1.2 |
| AnnistonTown | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| PinhookVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| CharlestonCity | 8.8 mi | 4.8 |
| BertrandCity | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| MatthewsCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| MinerCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| DiehlstadtVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilson CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SikestonCity | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| WyattCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Columbus, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BlodgettCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CanalouCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| New MadridCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| MorehouseCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whiting, MO in?
- Whiting is in Mississippi County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Whiting, MO?
- About 179 people live in Whiting, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whiting?
- Nearby places include East Prairie (1.1 mi), Anniston (3.4 mi), Pinhook (6.8 mi), Charleston (8.8 mi), Bertrand (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023