Iron County , Missouri
Population: 9,482 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,161 Home $113,000 Rent $671/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 9,482 residents, Iron County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Iron County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,161
Median Income
household
$113,000
Home Value
median
$671/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,161 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,755 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
| Median Home Value | $113,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $671/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 9,482 |
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.3%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
20.5%
Smoking
42.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.0%
No Physical Activity
26.3%
Depression
38.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 69.5 · 69th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
58.37
🌀 Hurricane
28.62
🔥 Wildfire
50.83
❄️ Winter Storm
48.85
🌍 Earthquake
78.09
☀️ Drought
15.74
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