Moving to Asbury, Missouri
The current estimated population of Asbury, Missouri, is 203, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural character.
City Facts
- Year Founded: 1896
- County Affiliated: Jasper County
- Land Area: 0.4 square miles
- Population Density: 508 people per square mile
- Area Code: 417
- Zip Codes: 64832
Geography and Location
Asbury, Missouri, is a small rural town located in southwestern Missouri, within Jasper County. It is situated about 15 miles northwest of Joplin, providing access to urban services while maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere. Asbury experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of the southern Midwest. The surrounding geography consists of flat farmland, forests, and small creeks, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. The town’s location near U.S. Route 43 makes it accessible to nearby cities while offering a peaceful, small-town lifestyle. Asbury’s close-knit community and rural charm make it an ideal place for those seeking a slower pace of life.
Demographics
Median resident age: 33.5 years
Median household income: $28,125
Median house value: $35,400
Population by Race
Races in Asbury:
- White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
- Two or more races (1.8%)
- Hispanic (1.4%)
- American Indian (0.9%)
Ancestries: English (20.6%), German (9.2%), United States (7.3%), Irish (5.5%), Dutch (3.2%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%).
Elevation: 902 feet
Land area: 0.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Asbury
- High school or higher: 82.9%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
- Unemployed: 4.7%
- Mean travel time to work: 34.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Asbury city
- Never married: 14.8%
- Now married: 64.8%
- Separated: 4.3%
- Widowed: 8.0%
- Divorced: 8.0%
0.0% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -5 (-2.2%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Asbury:
- MT CARMEL MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; PITTSBURG, KS)
- FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM – FREEMAN WEST (about 17 miles; JOPLIN, MO)
- ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; JOPLIN, MO)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Asbury:
- JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 12 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 73 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)
- SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON REGIONAL (about 85 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: SGF)
Other public-use airports nearest to Asbury:
- ATKINSON MUNI (about 14 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Abbreviation: PTS)
- LAMAR MUNI (about 26 miles; LAMAR, MO; Abbreviation: LLU)
- OSWEGO MUNI (about 31 miles; OSWEGO, KS; Abbreviation: K67)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Asbury:
- PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)
- MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 15 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)
- OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 88 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
- DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,125)
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 91 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 13,324)