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Stockton’s story
180 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1846Stockton is settled
StocktonMO
A town of 1,950, settled in 1846. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Karenprince1111 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,950
−7.5% since 2010
Typical home
$262K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
886
Balanced
What makes Stockton stand out
The 2 things Stockton does most differently from other towns.
Stockton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Cloudy
H 81° · L 60°
Local news
All →- Lola Frances (Lemen) Ehlers, 93, Stockton, MO, passed away in her home on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.El Dorado Springs Sun · Sep 23
- Black walnut harvest looks strong as Stockton, Mo., festival kicks offKY3 · Sep 23
- Serious crash near Stockton, both drivers flown via Cox Air CareKOAM News Now · Sep 21
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stockton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Stockton beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
2 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Stockton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.9% | 15.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
16.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
53rd
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Stockton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–46°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–88°
Fall47–69°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Stockton
Most working residents leave Stockton for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (14%), Bolivar (10%) and Kansas City (3%). Half commute less than 40 miles.
18%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stockton18%
Springfield14%
Bolivar10%
Kansas City3%
Joplin3%
40 mi
median commute distance
886
jobs based in Stockton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Stockton’s public schools outperform 62% of Missouri districts
The public schools Stockton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 62% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Elem. | K–4 | 327 | A |
| Stockton Middle | 5–8 | 276 | B |
| Stockton High | 9–12 | 289 | B+ |
| Little Tiger Preschool | PK | 37 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Safety
Crime reported in Stockton
Stockton's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Stockton0.5
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Stockton0.5
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
1.8% of Stockton is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
1.8%conserved
1.8%
conserved · 25 of 1,375 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stockton Public Use Area | — | 7 |
| 2. Stockton City park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Stockton home is worth about $262K
The typical Stockton home is worth about $262,000, up 5.3% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.
$262KZillow home value
Typical home value
Stockton$262K
Missouri$268K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Stockton
City in Missouri, U.S.
Stockton is a city and the county seat of Cedar County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,683 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1846
- Population
- 1,683
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 948 ft
- ZIP code
- 65785
- Area code
- 417
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