Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 239, settled in 1871.
60% of residents live below the poverty line in Annapolis, against 14% in Missouri’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 1 have a lower median household income than Annapolis. Annapolis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 153 in 1880, a peak of 690 in 1890, 250 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1925 and 2 maps from 1926 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Annapolis, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Annapolis.
At 97 of 100, Annapolis’ FEMA risk score is above both the Missouri town median (54 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Since 1985, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Annapolis.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the South Iron Co. R-I school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Iron Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 139 | C− |
| South Iron HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 145 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
The median rent in Annapolis is $614 a month. Typical home values rose 8.2% in the year to September 2026. 48% of households own their home in Annapolis.
| Annapolis | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 48% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $614 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Annapolis has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Annapolis’ July high is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Annapolis for work: only 7% work in town. Jobs based in Annapolis fell to 118 in 2023, 218 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Farmington (8%), Ironton (5%) and Poplar Bluff (4%).
| Annapolis | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.1% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
No violent or property crimes were reported in Annapolis in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Annapolis is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Annapolis beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 19% of Annapolis adults report frequent physical distress.
| Annapolis | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 30% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 22% | 19% |
| What stands out | Annapolis | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.4% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 8% |
| More smokers | 22% | 16% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Annapolis. Close and well known come first.
14 mi MountainTaum Sauk Mountain
29 mi National forestMark Twain National Forest
20 mi State parkElephant Rocks State Park
15 mi State parkJohnson's Shut-Ins State Park25 mi National RiverOzark National Scenic Riverways1.1M visitors a yearTaum Sauk Mountain: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mark Twain National Forest: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elephant Rocks State Park: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Annapolis; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Annapolis residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
Annapolis is a city in southern Iron County, Missouri, United States. The population was 250 at the 2020 census.
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Annapolis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
