Phelps County, Missouri
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 2% for park & nature access
- top 12% for cost of living
- bottom 8% for violent crime
Phelps County is a county in Missouri with about 45,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, cost of living, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitephelpscounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in2.6 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 88% of US counties
Home Value$174k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$770better than 62% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.81%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 62% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.7 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.1 inbetter than 43% of US counties
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.7better than 45% of US counties
School Quality44.5better than 26% of US counties
Violent Crime1853/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Crime2350/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population44,84366th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1190th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4152nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.2%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.3%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 59% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.81better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 98% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Phelps County an affordable place to live?
- Phelps County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 88% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Phelps County?
- The median home value in Phelps County is $174k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Phelps County?
- Median household income in Phelps County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Phelps County?
- Median gross rent in Phelps County is $770 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Phelps County safe?
- Phelps County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1853/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2350/100k.
- What is the weather like in Phelps County?
- Phelps County averages 77°F in July and 32°F in January, with 46.7 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Phelps County?
- Public-school quality in Phelps County is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Phelps County?
- The average one-way commute in Phelps County is 20 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)