Lake Waukomis at a glance
- Population: about 931, 350th by size in Missouri of 937 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 929 people at the 2020 Census, the baseline for the trend below (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: up roughly 0.2% across the 2020-to-2023 comparison (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 350th by size among 937 communities (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: larger than about 63% of the Census places in Missouri (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 39.2327, -94.6378 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): Weatherby Lake, MO (3 mi); Parkville, MO (4 mi); Riverside, MO (4 mi); Gladstone, MO (4 mi); North Kansas City, MO (8 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller towns: Platte Woods, MO (1 mi); Houston Lake, MO (3 mi); Northmoor, MO (4 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Lake Waukomis
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
The number to compare is the APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in origination fees and other charges; our personal loan calculator will show what a given amount and term would cost.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Lake Waukomis
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Missouri, and therefore in Lake Waukomis.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500) Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo) Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Missouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance) Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Additional loan fee cap (30+ day loans) | Up to 10% of principal, capped at $100 (RSMo § 408.140) Source says: "a fee, not to exceed ten percent of the principal amount loaned not to exceed one hundred dollars may be charged by the lender" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030) Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Lake Waukomis
Run through this list before signing anything in Lake Waukomis:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Missouri using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.