Rocky Comfort
Census-designated place in McDonald County, Missouri
Rocky Comfort is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDonald County, Missouri, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,339 ft (408 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheaton, 2.3 miles NE.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 1,339 ftelevation · 408 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 318 / sq mipopulation density
- 64874ZIP code
About Rocky Comfort
Rocky Comfort is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McDonald County, Missouri, United States, on Missouri Route 76. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 176.
A post office called Rocky Comfort has been in operation since 1876. Some say the community was named for the rocky terrain in an idyllic setting, while others believe the name is a transfer from Rocky Comfort, Arkansas. The community is mentioned in Dennis Murphy's poem of 1941, The Doomed Race, and is both title and setting for Wayne Holmes' 2009 memoir, Rocky Comfort. From 1902 to 1908, when it moved to nearby Fairview, the Horner Institute, a private school offering courses from the eighth grade through high school, was located in Rocky Comfort.
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Living in Rocky Comfort
- Median household income
- $66,125
- Median home value
- $110,400
- Median age
- 64.1
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Rocky Comfort had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 318 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rocky Comfort at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | McDonald County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7424° N, 94.0903° W |
| ZIP code | 64874 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2962822 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rocky Comfort
- Wheaton2.3 mi NE
- Fairview5.2 mi N
- Stella5.8 mi W
- Exeter9.7 mi SE
- Stark City9.9 mi NW
- Butterfield10.3 mi E
- Purdy10.8 mi NE
- Newtonia10.8 mi NW
- Washburn12.7 mi SE
- Cassville13.1 mi E
- Ritchey14.9 mi N
- Pierce City14.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Comfort
What county is Rocky Comfort in?
Rocky Comfort is in McDonald County, Missouri.
What is the population of Rocky Comfort, MO?
176 people lived in Rocky Comfort at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Comfort, MO?
The ZIP code of Rocky Comfort is 64874.
What is the elevation of Rocky Comfort?
1,339 feet (408 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rocky Comfort?
Wheaton (2.3 mi), Fairview (5.2 mi), Stella (5.8 mi), Exeter (9.7 mi), Stark City (9.9 mi).
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