Ray County , Missouri
Population: 23,149 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,152 Home $187,400 Rent $808/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 23,149 residents, Ray County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$72,152
Median Income
household
$187,400
Home Value
median
$808/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,152 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,179 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| Median Home Value | $187,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $808/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 23,149 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.3%
Obesity
10.6%
Diabetes
18.7%
Smoking
39.8%
High Blood Pressure
31.3%
No Physical Activity
25.0%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
75.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.4 · 44th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
57.92
🔥 Wildfire
55.03
❄️ Winter Storm
64.10
🌍 Earthquake
35.31
☀️ Drought
65.33
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