ConceptionMo, 2025
Conception’s story
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- 1864Conception is settled
ConceptionMO
Settled in 1864, this town now has 202 residents.
Population
202
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$114K
Census ACS
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
27.3
years
Settled
1864
162 years ago
Is Conception a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower January low than Conception. Conception’s concentration of trails is 2.3 miles per square mile, above both the Missouri town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Conception has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
202 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Conception.
Who lives here
A college town: 39% of residents are 18 to 24
27.3median age · MO overall 39
29% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 32% across Missouri. Adults 18 to 34 are half of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 18% of residents (37% statewide). Conception’s median age is 27.3 years.
| Conception | Typical Missouri town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.3 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 22% | 29% |
ConceptionMissouriUnited States
Ages · share of residents
39%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school39%
Some college22%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s4%
Graduate25%
Women and men · all residents
17% women, 83% men
About 494 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.6 points). Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 94% are men (MO 51%).
| Conception | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 38.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.4% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.9% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.2% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 3.7% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 25% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Conception, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
19″snow a winter
A July afternoon gets to about 86° and a January night to 16°, and about 19 inches of snow fall in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall43–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: high risk in Conception, mostly inland flooding
67risk score of 100
On expected storm and flood damage, Conception sits above 67% of U.S. communities. 50% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 19%.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Compared with most of Missouri and the rest of the country, more of Conception’s adults have high blood pressure
No town among the 248 in Missouri we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Conception. 31% of adults get no exercise outside work in Conception. In Conception, 13% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 27% feel lonely. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Conception.
| Conception | Typical Missouri town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 19% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 25% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
12 better13 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Conception | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.4% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.6% | 6.8% |
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
11.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%
conserved · 0 of 485 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 2.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Conception
16pages on Conception
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Conception: who provides what
Conception is unincorporated, so Nodaway County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNodaway County Pwsd 11 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesNodaway CountyNodaway County provides services here
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 hereNodawayNodaway County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP code6443364433 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Conception
Conception Seminary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conception0.2 mi$26,206 tuitionNorthwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville13.2 mi$10,611 in-state tuition
College town 30 of every 100 Conception residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Conception
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Conception is a census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 111 at the 2020 Census. Conception is home to Conception Abbey, a Benedictine monastery and seminary. Conception has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
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- Elevation
- 1,119 ft
- ZIP code
- 64433
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