Risco
City in New Madrid County, Missouri

Risco is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, with 286 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 276 ft (84 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tallapoosa, 3.2 miles S.
- 286residents (2020 Census)
- 276 ftelevation · 84 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 511 / sq mipopulation density
- 63874ZIP code
About Risco
Risco is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Risco
- Median household income
- $48,000
- Median home value
- $62,300
- Median rent
- $696/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Risco had 286 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 286 |
|---|---|
| Density | 511 per sq mi (197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Risco at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | New Madrid County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 286 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.56 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5517° N, 89.8187° W |
| ZIP code | 63874 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2961994 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Risco
- Tallapoosa3.2 mi S
- Parma4.1 mi N
- Catron7.5 mi NE
- Gideon8.9 mi SW
- Malden10.5 mi W
- Portageville10.7 mi SE
- Clarkton10.8 mi SW
- North Lilbourn11.5 mi E
- Lilbourn11.7 mi E
- Bernie11.8 mi NW
- Marston12.1 mi E
- Howardville12.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Risco
What county is Risco in?
Risco is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
What is the population of Risco, MO?
286 people lived in Risco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Risco, MO?
The ZIP code of Risco is 63874.
What is the elevation of Risco?
276 feet (84 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Risco?
Tallapoosa (3.2 mi), Parma (4.1 mi), Catron (7.5 mi), Gideon (8.9 mi), Malden (10.5 mi).
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