Missouri by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
41st highest of 51 · 2024

$70,702

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
11th highest of 51 · 2025

425.6

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
41st highest of 51 · 2024

$1,033

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
28th highest of 51 · September 2026

3.6%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
18th highest of 51 · 2024

12.6%

U.S.: 12.5%