Cooper County , Missouri
Population: 16,835 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $67,548 Home $197,100 Rent $763/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,835 residents, Cooper County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$67,548
Median Income
household
$197,100
Home Value
median
$763/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $67,548 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,695 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| Median Home Value | $197,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $763/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,835 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.7%
Obesity
10.0%
Diabetes
16.6%
Smoking
32.7%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
No Physical Activity
24.0%
Depression
38.5%
Insufficient Sleep
75.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 20.4 · 20th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
50.76
🌀 Hurricane
12.47
🔥 Wildfire
40.36
❄️ Winter Storm
33.58
🌍 Earthquake
47.81
☀️ Drought
64.54
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