Douglas County, MO

County in Missouri, Midwest · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Douglas County, MO is a county in Missouri with a population of 12,408 (2,229th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,275th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,356th of 2,916). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,887th of 3,093), Median Income (1,794th of 2,000), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,708th of 3,094).

Population
12,408
2,229th highest of 3,094
Density
15.2
2,355th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
6.93%
483rd highest of 3,094
Area
814
1,025th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Missouri

At a glance

Median household income
$45,985
2,887th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$168,200
1,815th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$700
2,683rd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.7%
759th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
17.5%
747th highest of 3,094
College degree
14.9%
2,708th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
37.9%
1,533rd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
10.8%
1,319th highest of 2,916
Average commute
27 minutes
881st highest of 3,094
Home broadband
81.4%
2,586th highest of 3,094
Climate
56.1°F average
34°F in January, 77°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +72.0
85.6% Republican, 13.7% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 405th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$168,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,275th of 3,092
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year4,450
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,338th of 3,050
  4. Adults with Obesity (%)37.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,356th of 2,916
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,380th of 2,916
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,398th of 2,916
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)10.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,571st of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,250
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,712th of 3,050
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,725th of 2,916
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)27.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,214th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Household Income$45,985
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,887th of 3,093
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)20.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,614th of 2,916
  3. Median Income$45,985
    Poorest Counties
    1,794th of 2,000
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)14.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,708th of 3,094
  5. Adults with Depression (%)27.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,430th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)20.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,423rd of 2,916
  7. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)81.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,586th of 3,094
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,554th of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)17.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,348th of 3,094
  10. Unemployment Rate (%)4.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,256th of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (31), weakest Economics (30). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Wright County, MO92% similar
  2. Cedar County, MO92% similar
  3. Fulton County, AR92% similar
  4. Shannon County, MO90% similar
  5. Carter County, MO90% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Douglas County, MO?
Douglas County, MO has a population of 12,408, 2,229th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Douglas County, MO rank best at?
Among US counties, Douglas County, MO ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,275th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,356th of 2,916).
Where does Douglas County, MO rank worst?
Douglas County, MO ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,887th of 3,093); Median Income (1,794th of 2,000); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,708th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Douglas County, MO?
Rankodex ranks Douglas County, MO on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics