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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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