Cedar County is a county located in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,188. Its county seat is Stockton. The county was founded February 14, 1845, and named after Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Sac River, which in turn is named from the Eastern red cedar, a common tree of the area.
| Name: | Cedar County |
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| FIPS code: | 29-039 |
| State: | Missouri |
| Founded: | February 14, 1845 |
| Named for: | Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Sac River |
| Seat: | Stockton |
| Largest city: | El Dorado Springs |
| Total Area: | 499 sq mi (1,290 km²) |
| Land Area: | 474 sq mi (1,230 km²) |
| Total Population: | 14,188 |
| Population Density: | 28/sq mi (11/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | cedarcountymo.gov |
Cedar County location map. Where is Cedar County?
Cedar County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 499 square miles (1,290 km), of which 474 square miles (1,230 km) is land and 24 square miles (62 km) (4.8%) is water. The water area includes various rivers and Stockton Lake.
Adjacent counties
- St. Clair County (north)
- Polk County (east)
- Dade County (south)
- Vernon County (west)
Major highways
- U.S. Route 54
- Route 32
- Route 39
- Route 97
- Route 215
Cedar County Topographic Map
Cedar County Satellite Map
Cedar County Outline Map
