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

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

Relatively Low

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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