McDonald County , Missouri
Population: 23,492 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,145 Home $134,100 Rent $764/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 23,492 residents, McDonald 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 McDonald County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$48,145
Median Income
household
$134,100
Home Value
median
$764/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,145 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,491 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| Median Home Value | $134,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $764/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 23,492 |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.0%
Obesity
15.8%
Diabetes
23.3%
Smoking
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
38.5%
No Physical Activity
27.3%
Depression
41.5%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 64.0 · 64th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.35
🌀 Hurricane
31.54
🔥 Wildfire
72.81
❄️ Winter Storm
45.45
🌍 Earthquake
38.68
☀️ Drought
69.21
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