LickingMO
A town of 2,858, settled in 1826. A typical home worth about $202K.
What makes Licking stand out
The 3 things Licking does most differently from other towns.
Every workday, about 895 people come to Licking for work
Where Licking’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Licking’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Licking, Mo., man dies in motorcycle crashKY3 · Sep 12
- Wildfire in Texas County scorches over 200 acres; crews suffer heat exhaustion while battling blazeKY3 · Sep 5
- Man arrested on drug trafficking charge after crashing into gas pump in Salem, Mo.KRCG · Aug 4
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Licking. Another town gets a different order.
A typical Licking home is worth about $202K
The typical Licking home is worth about $202,000, up 7.9% in a year, 25% below the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
About one in six working residents works right in Licking
Most working residents leave Licking for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Rolla (8%), Houston (6%) and Springfield (5%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Licking beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
| What stands out | Licking | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 27% | 13.7% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Licking has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Licking
Licking's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
About Licking
City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
Licking is a city located in Texas County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Licking had a population of 2,851. It is the most populous city in Texas County.
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- Established
- 1826
- Population
- 2,851
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft
- ZIP code
- 65542
- Area code
- 573