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Canalou, MO

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Population
145
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
289 ft
Median Home Value
$32,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communitySikeston, Missouri11 miles away · 15,983 residents.

About Canalou

Canalou is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The 2020 census counted 158 residents. Canalou had its start in 1902 as a lumber company town. A post office called Canalou has been in operation since 1903. Central High School is the district's comprehensive high school. That mix gives Canalou a clear local shape within Missouri, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. Canalou is located in northwest New Madrid County approximately one mile from the Stoddard County line. Canalou is on Missouri Route H three miles west of Matthews.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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