CallataGuidesMoberly, MO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Moberly, MO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 24,0772024 est.
- Establishments
- 551CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Moberly, MO at a glance
The Moberly, MO micropolitan area covers 1 county in Missouri and had 24,077 residents in July 2024, down 2.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 869th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 866th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Randolph County, MO | 24,077 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Moberly, MO's business base
County Business Patterns counted 551 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,063 people in mid-March with $369.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.6 employees per establishment. 54.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (90), health care and social assistance (81), and other services (except public administration) (76).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 90 | 1,261 | $39,320,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 81 | 1,275 | $59,046,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 76 | 277 | $7,305,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 48 | 677 | $11,555,000 |
| Construction (23) | 45 | 167 | $7,773,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 42 | 340 | $25,077,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 37 | 1,198 (high noise) | $61,260,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 23 | 1,345 | $65,400,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 21 | 74 (high noise) | $3,214,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 21 | 86 | $3,970,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 20 | 209 | $15,806,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 13 | 287 (high noise) | $18,590,000 |
| Information (51) | 12 | 113 (high noise) | $4,116,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 18 (high noise) | $852,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 5 | 73 (high noise) | $839,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 196 (high noise) | $4,205,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 267 (high noise) | $28,417,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 189 (high noise) | $11,843,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Moberly, MO's businesses compare
Moberly, MO has 22.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 6.9% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,785 (33.0% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.9% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 300 | 54.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 102 | 18.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 80 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 41 | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 27 | 4.9% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Moberly, MO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 35 have a published Census count in Moberly, MO. The largest are full-service restaurants (18), insurance agencies and brokerages (17), and limited-service restaurants (15). Relative to population, agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities are the most over-represented: 45.7 per 100,000 residents against 11.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 18 | 207 | 11.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | — | — |
| Limited-service restaurants | 15 | 366 | 24.4 |
| Physician practices | 11 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 11 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 9 | 61 | 6.8 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Beauty salons | 8 | 29 | 3.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 7 | 28 | 4.0 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 7 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 7 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 7 | 50 | 7.1 |
| Residential remodelers | 6 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Used car dealers | 6 | 13 | 2.2 |
| Law offices | 5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Janitorial services | 5 | 95 | 19.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 37 | 7.4 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 4 | 101 | 25.3 |
| Nursing care facilities | 4 | 338 | 84.5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 4 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 4 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Moberly, MO area
The area's named cities and towns have 15 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 660 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | 15 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly, MO | 13,337 | 660 | 10 |
Phone costs for a typical Moberly, MO business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Moberly, MO, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Moberly, MO
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Moberly, MO is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Moberly, MO?
660, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Moberly, MO area?
551 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Moberly, MO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).