Phelps County , Missouri
Population: 44,948 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,427 Home $194,900 Rent $801/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 44,948 residents, Phelps County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$55,427
Median Income
household
$194,900
Home Value
median
$801/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,427 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,191 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| Median Home Value | $194,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $801/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 44,948 |
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 31.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.2%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
33.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
No Physical Activity
25.9%
Depression
41.6%
Insufficient Sleep
76.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 53.7 · 54th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
38.45
🌀 Hurricane
26.28
🔥 Wildfire
57.86
❄️ Winter Storm
76.80
🌍 Earthquake
79.48
☀️ Drought
29.71
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