Bates County GIS Maps
Bates County, Missouri, has 16,042 residents across 13,621 parcels and covers 836.7 square miles. The population declined 5.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Bates County is 29013.
Butler is the county's largest population center. Bates County also includes 6 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 44 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Bates County Trends
- Population
- 16,042▾
- Median Home Value
- $154,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,618▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Bates County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Bates County Parcels
Bates County has 13,621 mapped parcels covering 532,567 acres. The median assessed value is $42,800. The median lot size is 34.84 acres. 6,195 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 8,977 distinct owner names. About 7% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Missouri. Owner names, site addresses and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 97.5%. Lot sizes reach 97.9%. Browse the interactive Bates County Parcel viewer here.
Bates County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 13,621 | 100% |
| Owner name | 13,426 | 98.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 13,287 | 97.5% |
| Site address | 13,621 | 100% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 13,427 | 98.6% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 13,336 | 97.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 13,621 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Bates County parcel records.
Bates County Population
Bates County had 16,042 residents in 2020. That was 5.9% lower than in 2010. Bates County had 611 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 19 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Butler, Adrian and Rich Hill.
Population Trend in Bates County MO
Bates County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Bates County Zip Codes
Bates County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Butler (64730), Adrian (64720) and Rich Hill (64779). Butler is the largest zip by population, with about 6,803 residents or 42% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Bates County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64730 | Butler | 6,803 | ▾ -4.3% |
| 64720 | Adrian | 3,869 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 64779 | Rich Hill | 2,337 | ▾ -13.2% |
| 64723 | Amsterdam | 627 | ▾ -5.7% |
| 64722 | Amoret | 441 | ▾ -16% |
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Bates County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Bates County Demographics
Bates County has a median age of 40.8, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 23.4% of residents are under 18, while 19.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Bates County MO
Median Age
40.8
Under 18
23.4%
Age 65+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
Bates County School Districts
Bates County is served by 9 public school districts with 3,618 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Butler R-V, Adrian R-III and Archie R-V. Those three districts account for about 62% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Bates County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler R-V School District | 971 | 26.8% | ▾ -6.2% |
| Adrian R-III School District | 689 | 19% | ▾ -6% |
| Archie R-V School District | 569 | 15.7% | ▴ 8.6% |
| Rich Hill R-IV School District | 382 | 10.6% | ▴ 9.8% |
| Appleton City R-II School District | 331 | 9.1% | ▴ 109.5% |
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Bates County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Bates County Housing & Real Estate
Bates County has a median home value of $154,800 and a median gross rent of $760. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $250,000 and homes spent about 69 days on the market.
Bates County Housing Mix
Bates County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Bates County Housing Trends
Bates County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Bates County, MO
Bates County has 732 business listings across 274 categories. The largest categories in Bates County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (38, 5.2%), Insurance Agencies (19, 2.6%), and Auto Repair (13, 1.8%). The full Bates County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Bates County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Bates County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 38 | 5.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 | 2.6% |
| Auto Repair | 13 | 1.8% |
| Elementary School | 13 | 1.8% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 11 | 1.5% |
| River | 10 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 9 | 1.2% |
| Propane Supplier | 9 | 1.2% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 9 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 1.1% |
Bates County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky | Accommodation | Adrian |
| DSWA Certified Public Accountants | Accountant | Butler |
| Freedom Farm Homestead | Agricultural Cooperatives | Adrian |
| Heritage Tractor | Agricultural Service | Adrian |
| Vit-A-Zine | Agriculture | Butler |
| Bauer PGI Airport | Airport | Bates County |
| Rural Route Hemp Co. | Alternative Medicine | Adrian |
| Boathouse Rich Hill | American Restaurants | Rich Hill |
| Orange Street Collectibles | Antique Store | Butler |
| Sears Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Butler |
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Bates County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Bates County Basemaps
Bates County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Bates County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Bates County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.