Bigelow, MO, 2020
Bigelow’s story
157 years in pictures
Census counts: 190 in 1880, 5 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1920 on.
- 1869Bigelow is settled
BigelowMO
A town of 4, settled in 1869.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
4
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Bigelow a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower January low than Bigelow. Bigelow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
4 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bigelow: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bigelow, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHolt County Pwsd 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bigelow’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHoltHolt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6443764437 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bigelow.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bigelow
Bigelow has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 17° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–39°
Spring42–65°
Summer65–86°
Fall43–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Bigelow, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 20 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bigelow.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
20
paid flood claims since 1984
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Bigelow is
Bigelow beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 44% of Bigelow adults have high blood pressure, where Missouri’s towns sit at 37% and U.S. towns at 35%. 16% of Bigelow adults have diabetes.
| Bigelow | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
2 better18 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Bigelow | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.2% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 6.8% |
Community Medical Center
14.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bigelow
14pages on Bigelow
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bigelow; the nearest are
About Bigelow
Village in Missouri, United States
Bigelow is a village in western Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft
- Area code
- 660
Questions about Bigelow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bigelow, MO a good place to live?
Bigelow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.