MOMap-doton-Jerico Springs, 2004
Jerico Springs’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 486 in 1890, 160 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and a map from 1886 on.
- 1882Jerico Springs is platted
Jerico SpringsMO
A town of 168, platted in 1882.
Population
168
2025 Census estimate · +5% since 2020
Typical home
$256K
+5.8% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
27.9
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Jerico Springs a good place to live?
No town among the 248 in Missouri we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Jerico Springs. Jerico Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
168 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 Jerico Springs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jerico Springs, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBarton Dade Cedar Jasp Countycons Pwsd 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jerico Springs’ 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 hereCedarCedar County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6475664756 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 Jerico Springs.
Climate
In Jerico Springs, expect four seasons and hot summers
Jerico Springs has chilly winters and warm summers. Jerico Springs’ July high is 89°F, where Missouri’s towns sit at 88°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Jerico Springs
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
More of Jerico Springs’ adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Missouri or U.S. town
27% of Jerico Springs adults smoke cigarettes, above both the Missouri town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). 40% of Jerico Springs adults get no exercise outside work. Jerico Springs beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
| Jerico Springs | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 22% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 30% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better11 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Jerico Springs | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 15.3% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.8% | 15.8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 23.2% | 13.7% |
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
16.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Jerico Springs stands out in Missouri and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Jerico Springs’ median rent is $479 a month. Typical home values rose 5.8% in the year to September 2026. 77% of households own their home in Jerico Springs.
$256KZillow home value
| Jerico Springs | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $479 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Jerico Springs$256K
Missouri$265K
+5.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jerico Springs
16pages on Jerico Springs
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jerico Springs; the nearest are
Cottey CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Nevada24.6 mi$27,562 tuitionFort Scott Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Scott, KS40.6 mi$3,390 in-state tuitionPittsburg State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburg, KS40.8 mi$8,400 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Jerico Springs residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Jerico Springs
Village in Missouri, United States
Jerico Springs is a village in Cedar County, Missouri, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,017 ft
- ZIP code
- 64756
Questions about Jerico Springs
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jerico Springs, MO a good place to live?
Jerico Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.