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Bunceton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Bunceton beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 493 in 1890, a peak of 860 in 1920, 334 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bunceton, 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 Bunceton.
Half the trips to work are shorter than 26 miles. Bunceton’s income of the median household is $44,000, below both the Missouri town median ($62,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Jobs in Bunceton grew by 40 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 51. Its average commute stands at 28 minutes.
| Bunceton | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 14% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Cooper Co. R-IV runs its public schools. Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in Bunceton: 92 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunceton Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 59 | C |
| Bunceton HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 33 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
The range runs from 21° on a January night to 88° on a July afternoon, with about 13 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. 56% of Bunceton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 12%. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2025.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The share of adults in Bunceton who have been diagnosed with depression is 26%, against 25% in Missouri’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. This Missouri town tracks Missouri closely on all 32 CDC measures. Among adults in the town, 18% binge drink.
| Bunceton | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 25% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home values fell 2.5% in the year to September 2026. 75% of households own their home in Bunceton.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Bunceton; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Bunceton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Bunceton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Bunceton is a city in Cooper County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bunceton had a population of 334.
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Bunceton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.