ParnellMO, 2025
Parnell’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 267 in 1890, a peak of 490 in 1930, 135 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1940 on.
- 1887Parnell is settled
ParnellMO
A town of 129, settled in 1887.
Population
129
2025 Census estimate · −6.5% since 2020
Typical home
$239K
+7.9% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
32.2
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Parnell a good place to live?
Of the 248 Missouri towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Parnell. Parnell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
129 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 Parnell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Parnell, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterParnell PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Parnell’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 code6447564475 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 Parnell.
Work & commute
Most of Parnell’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
23% of Parnell residents live below the poverty line, above both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Parnell is $42,000. The top destinations are Maryville (31%), Hopkins (8%) and Clarinda (6%).
0%work in town
| Parnell | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Parnell0%
Maryville31%
Hopkins8%
Clarinda6%
Chillicothe5%
30 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Parnell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Parnell, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Compared with most of Missouri and the rest of the country, a typical January night in Parnell is colder
Parnell’s January low is 15°F, against 23°F in Missouri’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Parnell has chilly winters and warm summers.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall42–64°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Parnell is
Parnell beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 43% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Parnell.
| Parnell | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 25% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better29 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Parnell | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.9% | 15.8% |
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Parnell is valued at about $239K
The typical Parnell home is worth about $239,000, up 7.9% in a year, 10% below the Missouri typical home. 51% of Parnell households own their home.
$239KZillow home value
Typical home value
Parnell$239K
Missouri$265K
+7.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Parnell
16pages on Parnell
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Parnell
Conception Seminary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conception14 mi$26,206 tuitionNorthwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville15 mi$10,611 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Parnell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Parnell for work
Where Parnell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Parnell
0%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Parnell
City in Missouri, United States
Parnell is a city in northeast Nodaway County, Missouri, United States, near the Platte River. The population was 135 at the 2020 Census. It was home to the father-son horse trainers Ben and Jimmy Jones, whose horses won eight Kentucky Derbies and two Triple Crowns.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- ZIP code
- 64475
- Area code
- 660
Questions about Parnell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Parnell, MO a good place to live?
Parnell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Parnell, MO known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ben A. Jones and Horace A. Jones.