MOMap-doton-Urich, 2004
Urich’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 71 in 1880, 463 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004.
- 1872Urich is settled
UrichMO
The town, settled in 1872, counts 478 residents.
Population
478
2025 Census estimate · +1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$82K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
61
A commuter town
Is Urich a good place to live?
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Urich, above both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 5 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Urich. Urich has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
478 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 Urich: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Urich, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterUrich PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Urich’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 hereHenryHenry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6478864788 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 Urich.
Work & commute
Urich has 0.4 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
For Urich, the average trip to work is 29 minutes. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 1% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Clinton (28%), Warrensburg (5%) and Joplin (3%).
1%work in town
| Urich | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Urich1%
Clinton28%
Warrensburg5%
Joplin3%
Kansas City3%
26 mi
median commute distance
61
jobs based in Urich
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–43°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Urich is
Among adults in Urich, 19% report frequent mental distress. Two figures for adults in the town: 26% have been diagnosed with depression, 31% feel lonely.
| Urich | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Urich | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 15.8% |
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
14.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a high hazard risk in Urich: inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in three fifths of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Urich households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011. 55% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 10%.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The median home in Urich sells for about $175K
The median rent in Urich is $685 a month. 63% of households are owner-occupiers in the town.
$175Kmedian sale price
| Urich | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $685 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 63% | 64% | 73% |
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Urich
15pages on Urich
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Urich; the nearest are
University of Central MissouriUniversity or college · Public · Warrensburg25 mi$10,050 in-state tuitionState Fair Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sedalia42.7 mi$4,176 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Urich residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Urich for work
Where Urich’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
61jobs based in Urich
1%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Urich
City in Henry County, Missouri, United States
Urich is a city in Henry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Urich had a population of 463.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 787 ft
- ZIP code
- 64788
- Area code
- 660
Questions about Urich
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Urich, MO a good place to live?
Urich has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.