Zalma, MO is a small rural town located in Bollinger County. It has a population of 66 people, with population density of 442 people per square mile. Surrounding Zalma are rolling hills and farmland as far as the eye can see, with plenty of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round.
Local businesses include the Zalma Hardware Store, a family-owned business that has been around since 1969; K&K Market for grocery needs; and O’Neal’s Tractor Supply for agricultural goods. There are also several restaurants and cafes including The Feedbag, The Old Well Deli & Grill, and Jiggers Bar & Grill.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in Zalma such as fishing on nearby lakes, horseback riding on local trails, or hiking up nearby hills. If you’re looking for something more organized there’s the annual Missouri Classic Car Show & BBQ Festival held at the end of June each year. Other organizations include the Lions Club and Rotary International that meet regularly to help out with local projects and initiatives.
For those who enjoy sports, there’s the annual Zalma Softball Tournament which brings together teams from across the state every summer. There's also youth football which runs from August through October with games every Saturday at the local high school football field.
The population in Zalma is 66. There are 320 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Zalma is 57.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Zalma is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Zalma
- 42.4% are married
- 21.2% are divorced
- 34.5% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Zalma
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander