Barry County , Missouri
Population: 34,831 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,611 Home $172,900 Rent $750/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 34,831 residents, Barry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Barry County in the top 25% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.
$56,611
Median Income
household
$172,900
Home Value
median
$750/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,611 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,473 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Median Home Value | $172,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $750/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 34,831 |
| Median Age | 43 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.8%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
20.7%
Smoking
40.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
No Physical Activity
26.0%
Depression
36.0%
Insufficient Sleep
78.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 75.1 · 75th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
85.02
🌀 Hurricane
46.43
🔥 Wildfire
67.56
❄️ Winter Storm
76.83
🌍 Earthquake
70.36
☀️ Drought
71.88
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