Sikeston, MO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sikeston, MO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 49,7072024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,184CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
About the Sikeston, MO micropolitan area
The Sikeston, MO micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Missouri and had 49,707 residents in July 2024, down 1.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Scott County, MO is the most populous, with 37,957 people. By population it ranks 611th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 593rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Scott County, MO | 37,957 |
| Mississippi County, MO | 11,750 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Sikeston, MO's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,184 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 16,105 people in mid-March with $771.6 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.6 employees per establishment. 49.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (182), health care and social assistance (158), and other services (except public administration) (131).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 182 | 1,688 | $58,328,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 158 | 3,378 | $163,928,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 131 | 600 | $17,852,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 111 | 1,542 | $32,162,000 |
| Construction (23) | 98 | 627 | $38,054,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 96 | 1,438 | $71,437,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 74 | 473 | $30,412,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 69 | 1,392 | $89,383,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 65 | 3,237 | $172,284,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 59 | 568 | $43,122,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 43 | 523 | $18,983,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 35 | 109 | $4,876,000 |
| Information (51) | 22 | 236 | $15,504,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 12 | 95 | $1,630,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 34 (high noise) | $1,891,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 61 (high noise) | $1,156,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 25 (high noise) | $3,750,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 7 (high noise) | $718,000 |
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.
Sikeston, MO compared with the U.S.
Sikeston, MO has 23.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 3.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,911 (29.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.5% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 582 | 49.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 239 | 20.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 195 | 16.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 113 | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 53 | 4.5% | 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 Sikeston, MO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 56 have a published Census count in Sikeston, MO. The largest are full-service restaurants (36), limited-service restaurants (35), and physician practices (34). Relative to population, funeral homes and funeral services are the most over-represented: 24.1 per 100,000 residents against 4.5 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 506 | 14.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 35 | 680 | 19.4 |
| Physician practices | 34 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 25 | — | — |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 21 | 579 | 27.6 |
| Law offices | 18 | 56 | 3.1 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 16 | 71 | 4.4 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 16 | 207 | 12.9 |
| Electrical contractors | 15 | 150 | 10.0 |
| Nursing care facilities | 14 | 639 | 45.6 |
| Landscaping services | 14 | 57 | 4.1 |
| Child day care services | 14 | 127 | 9.1 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 13 | 177 | 13.6 |
| Dental offices | 12 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 119 | 9.9 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 12 | 60 | 5.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 11 | 48 | 4.4 |
| Home health care agencies | 10 | 169 | 16.9 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 10 | 46 | 4.6 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 9 | 48 | 5.3 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | 38 | 4.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 8 | — | — |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 7 | 97 | 13.9 |
| Residential remodelers | 7 | 23 | 3.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Sikeston, MO area
The area's named cities and towns have 37 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 573 has the most (95%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 6 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston, MO | 16,062 | 573 | 13 |
| Charleston, MO | 4,447 | 573 | 5 |
| Scott City, MO | 4,432 | 235, 573 | 3 |
| Chaffee, MO | 3,017 | 573 | 4 |
| East Prairie, MO | 2,859 | 573 | 3 |
| Oran, MO | 1,205 | 235, 573 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Sikeston, MO business
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Sikeston, MO. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 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 | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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 Sikeston, MO
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Sikeston, 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 Sikeston, MO?
573 and 235, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sikeston, MO area?
1,184 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sikeston, MO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).