Licking, Missouri
Licking: City in Texas County, Missouri, United States.
About
Licking is a city located in the county of Texas in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,124 and a population density of 563 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,872 inhabitants.
The city was created 200 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Licking
| Population | 2,872 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Texas County |
| Postal code | 65542 |
| Phone Area Codes | 573 |
| Area | 5.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4995,-91.8571 |
| Altitude | 1,263 feet / 385 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1826 (200 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:47:29 (18th September 2026) |
| Density | 518 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 98℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Licking is located at 37°29'58"N 91°51'26"W (37.4994900, -91.8571000).
Licking map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny. High near 98, with...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Licking decreased by 8.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,124 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,101 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,068 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,103 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,101 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,109 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,105 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,085 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,082 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,075 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,872 | -6.6% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Licking
1Licking City Hall
125 S Main St, Licking, MO 65542 View details
Phone: +15736742521 | Website available
People born in Licking (2)
People born in Licking, including politician Richard Howard Ichord, Jr., football player and coach Orville Tuttle, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Licking, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441487 | Texas County Technical College | Houston (MO) | 65483 |
| 417725 | Central College of Cosmetology | Saint Robert (MO) | 65584 |
| 365505 | Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville (MO) | 65583 |
| 179195 | Salem College of Hairstyling | Rolla (MO) | 65401 |
| 245421 | Metro Business College-Rolla | Rolla (MO) | 65401 |
Closest post offices linked to Licking.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Licking Post Office | Licking (MO) | 65542 |
| Raymondvill Post Office | Raymondville (MO) | 65555 |
| Houston Post Office | Houston (MO) | 65483 |
| Su Post Office | Success (MO) | 65570 |
| Bucyru Post Office | Bucyrus (MO) | 65444 |
Other cities in Texas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Texas County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,085 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Cabool | 2,070 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Licking distances to largest Missouri cities