Pulaski County, Missouri
Among the top 11% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 12% for commute time
Pulaski County is a county in Missouri with about 54,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, commute time, and property tax rate. It rates lower on school quality and monthly rent.
Official websitepulaskicountymo.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in2.7 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$177k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 21% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.61%better than 75% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.29%better than 54% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.2 in62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.1 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 62% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.5better than 39% of US counties
School Quality42.6better than 21% of US counties
Violent Crime522/100kbetter than 69% of US counties
Property Crime816/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population53,72670th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age27.71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.9%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.6%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.3%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 46% of US counties
Airport Distance119 mibetter than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.1%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.96better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pulaski County an affordable place to live?
- Pulaski County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pulaski County?
- The median home value in Pulaski County is $177k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pulaski County?
- Median household income in Pulaski County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pulaski County?
- Median gross rent in Pulaski County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pulaski County safe?
- Pulaski County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 522/100k (better than 69%). Property crime is 816/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County averages 77°F in July and 32°F in January, with 47.2 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pulaski County?
- Public-school quality in Pulaski County is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pulaski County?
- The average one-way commute in Pulaski 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)