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Worth County, MO
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Worth County, Missouri.
Population
1,934
Land area
267sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Worth County
Worth County at a glance
- Worth County is 92% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,847, 32% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (58% below Missouri) and median rent is $381 a month.
- Its largest cities are Grant City (959), Sheridan (181) and Allendale (46).
Local data for Worth County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Worth County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,847
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$381/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (351), Irish Americans (219), French Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,871
364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.69M
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
PPP loans
$3.45M
243 loans, 421 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,018
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Worth County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Worth County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
204
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Worth County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Worth County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Worth County, MO?
- Grant City is the largest city or town in Worth County, with about 959 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Worth County?
- Worth County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64420, 64441, 64456, 64486, 64499.
- What is the population of Worth County, MO?
- About 1,934 people live in Worth County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Worth County?
- Worth County borders Nodaway County, Harrison County, Gentry County, Taylor County, IA, Ringgold County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023