Caldwell County , Missouri
Population: 8,890 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,520 Home $156,700 Rent $628/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,890 residents, Caldwell 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 Caldwell County in the bottom 14% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$62,520
Median Income
household
$156,700
Home Value
median
$628/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,520 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,963 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| Median Home Value | $156,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $628/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,890 |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.9%
Obesity
10.3%
Diabetes
18.5%
Smoking
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
No Physical Activity
24.9%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 14.4 · 14th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
37.66
🔥 Wildfire
45.39
❄️ Winter Storm
28.80
🌍 Earthquake
25.22
☀️ Drought
67.18
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