Annapolis, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Annapolis is 340, with 51% male and 49% female. The population has seen slight declines over the years, reflecting trends in rural Missouri as younger residents move to larger cities for work.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1871
  • County: Iron County
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: 850 people per square mile
  • Area code: 573
  • Zip code: 63620

Geography and Location

Annapolis is a small town located in southeastern Missouri, within Iron County. The town is nestled in the Ozark Mountains, surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and rivers, offering a picturesque natural setting. The town is near the St. Francis River, a popular spot for outdoor recreation such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. Annapolis is part of Missouri’s “Lead Belt,” an area historically known for its mining industry, though today it serves primarily as a quiet rural community. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of the southern Midwest. Annapolis is located about 90 miles south of St. Louis, making it relatively remote, though its natural beauty attracts visitors interested in outdoor activities and exploring the scenic Ozark region. The local economy is centered around small businesses, agriculture, and tourism, with residents enjoying a peaceful, rural lifestyle away from the bustle of larger cities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.2 years
Median household income: $16,389
Median house value: $42,000

Population by Race

Races in Annapolis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (24.2%), Irish (15.8%), German (14.2%), English (8.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.9%), French (2.6%).

Elevation: 655 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Annapolis

  • High school or higher: 65.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Annapolis city

  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -71 (-18.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Annapolis:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Annapolis:

  • CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL (about 79 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Abbreviation: CGI)
  • SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (about 89 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Abbreviation: SUS)
  • LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTL (about 98 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Abbreviation: STL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Annapolis:

  • PIEDMONT MUNI (about 17 miles; PIEDMONT, MO; Abbreviation: PYN)
  • BISMARCK MEMORIAL (about 28 miles; BISMARCK, MO; Abbreviation: H57)
  • BOLLINGER-CRASS MEMORIAL (about 33 miles; VAN BUREN, MO; Abbreviation: MO5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Annapolis:

  • JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 63 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,568)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 83 miles; ROLLA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,181)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MERAMEC (about 87 miles; KIRKWOOD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,507)
  • WEBSTER UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,252)
  • MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS (about 92 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,094)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 92 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,441)

Schools

Public high school in Annapolis:

  • SOUTH IRON HIGH (Students: 241; Location: 210 SCHOOL ST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Annapolis:

  • SOUTH IRON ELEM. (Students: 284; Location: 210 SCHOOL ST; Grades: PK – 06)