Pettis County, Missouri
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 12% for amenities nearby
- top 14% for commute time
- bottom 5% for school quality
Pettis County is a county in Missouri with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websitepettiscomo.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 72% of US counties
Home Value$150k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$838better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 76% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.68%better than 46% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.9 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.1 inbetter than 49% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.0better than 37% of US counties
School Quality32.5better than 5% of US counties
Violent Crime893/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime1681/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Community
Population43,05965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.021st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.4%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.2%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 86% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 73% of US counties
Airport Distance87 mibetter than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.15better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pettis County an affordable place to live?
- Pettis County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pettis County?
- The median home value in Pettis County is $150k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pettis County?
- Median household income in Pettis County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pettis County?
- Median gross rent in Pettis County is $838 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pettis County safe?
- Pettis County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 893/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1681/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pettis County?
- Pettis County averages 77°F in July and 30°F in January, with 42.9 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pettis County?
- Public-school quality in Pettis County is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pettis County?
- The average one-way commute in Pettis County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)