ElmoMO, 2025
Elmo’s story
147 years in pictures
Census counts: 87 in 1880, a peak of 342 in 1910, 114 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2025 and 2 maps from 1940 on.
- 1879Elmo is platted
ElmoMO
A town of 105, platted in 1879.
Population
105
2025 Census estimate · −7.9% since 2020
Median home value
$75K
Census ACS
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
33.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Elmo a good place to live?
No town among the 248 in Missouri we compare has a lower January low than Elmo. Elmo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
105 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 Elmo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elmo, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterElmo PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Elmo’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 hereNodawayNodaway County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP code6444564445 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 Elmo.
Natural hazards
Elmo faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Elmo has four seasons and pleasant summers
Elmo has cold winters and warm summers. Only 5 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower July high than Elmo.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Elmo is
Elmo beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 42% of Elmo adults sleep under 7 hours, against 38% in Missouri’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. 30% of adults feel lonely in Elmo.
| Elmo | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Elmo | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.8% | 15.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.6% |
Clarinda Regional Health Center
16.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Elmo
15pages on Elmo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elmo; the nearest are
Northwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville16.9 mi$10,611 in-state tuitionHighland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Highland, KS46.2 mi$4,080 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Elmo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Elmo
City in Missouri, United States
Elmo is a city in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 114 at the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
- ZIP code
- 64445
- Area code
- 660
Questions about Elmo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elmo, MO a good place to live?
Elmo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.