Licking

City in Texas County, Missouri

Aerial view of Licking, Missouri
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Licking is a city in Texas County, Missouri, with 2,851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,263 ft (385 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Raymondville, 11.2 miles S.

About Licking

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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Living in Licking

Median household income
$35,652
Median home value
$116,900
Median rent
$657/mo
Median age
37.9
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Licking, MO population

Licking had 2,851 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,851
Density1,338 per sq mi (517 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Licking at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyTexas County
TypeCity
Population2,851 (2020)
Land area2.13 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Coordinates37.5005° N, 91.8611° W
ZIP code65542
Census code (GEOID)2942464

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Licking

What county is Licking in?

Licking is in Texas County, Missouri.

What is the population of Licking, MO?

2,851 people lived in Licking at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Licking, MO?

The ZIP code of Licking is 65542.

What is the elevation of Licking?

1,263 feet (385 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Licking?

Raymondville (11.2 mi), Houston (13.6 mi), Edgar Springs (14.0 mi), Plato (19.6 mi), Salem (20.3 mi).

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