Putnam County, Missouri
Putnam County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,979 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,688 inhabitants. Its county seat is Unionville. The county was created 181 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Putnam County at a glance
Putnam County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Missouri counties
115
Open related pagesLargest city
UnionvillePopulation 1,733
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Quick Facts about Putnam County
| Population | 4,688 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from | Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County |
| Area | 1346 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4789,-93.0161 |
| Named for | Israel Putnam |
| Capital | Unionville |
| Establishment | February 28, 1845 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:27:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Putnam County is located at 40°28'44"N 93°0'58"W (40.4789100, -93.0161300). It has 5 neighbors: Appanoose County, Wayne County, Mercer County, Schuyler County and Sullivan County.
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The largest city of Putnam County is Unionville with a population of 1,733. Other cities include, Lucerne population 80, Worthington population 76, Livonia population 71 and Powersville population 54. See all Putnam County cities & populated places.
Putnam County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Unionville | 1,733 | City in Putnam County, Missouri, United States |
| Lucerne | 80 | Village in the United States |
| Worthington | 76 | Village in Missouri, United States |
| Livonia | 71 | Human settlement in Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Powersville | 54 | Human settlement in Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Putnam County
Official Website- Unionville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Putnam County decreased by 6.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,979 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,976 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,945 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,884 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,843 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,860 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,825 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,778 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,748 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,696 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,688 | -0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Putnam County (2)
People born in Putnam County, including politician and lawyer John C. McKinley, Kalita E. Leighton, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (8)
- Putnam County, New York county in Florida, United States with a population of 98,532 people.
- Putnam County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 80,929 people.
- Putnam County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 74,815 people.
- Putnam County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 56,428 people.
- Putnam County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 37,469 people.
- Putnam County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 33,654 people.
- Putnam County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 22,520 people.
- Putnam County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 5,716 people.
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