Pettis County, MO

County in Missouri, Midwest · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Pettis County, MO is a county in Missouri with a population of 44,614 (1,103rd of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (458th of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 982nd of 2,916), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,082nd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,178th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (2,026th of 3,094), Median Household Income (2,008th of 3,093).

Population
44,614
1,103rd highest of 3,094
Density
65.4
1,233rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.73%
909th highest of 3,094
Area
682
1,352nd highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Missouri

At a glance

Median household income
$60,430
2,008th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$166,300
1,848th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$885
1,496th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4%
1,480th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
15.6%
1,069th highest of 3,094
College degree
18.4%
2,178th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
36.3%
1,918th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
11.0%
1,263rd highest of 2,916
Average commute
19 minutes
2,637th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
88.9%
1,082nd highest of 3,094
Climate
55.1°F average
30°F in January, 78°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +48.8
73.7% Republican, 24.9% 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 21 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. Average Commute (Minutes)18.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    458th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)36.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 982nd of 2,916
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)88.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,082nd of 3,094
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,150th of 2,916
  5. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$166,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,242nd of 3,092
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,284th of 2,916
  7. Unemployment Rate (%)4%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,507th of 3,094
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,466th of 2,916
  9. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$885
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,589th of 3,090
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year4,915
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,584th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)30.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,249th of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)18.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,123rd of 2,916
  3. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)18.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,178th of 3,094
  4. Poverty Rate (%)15.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,026th of 3,094
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)22.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,889th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Depression (%)25.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,883rd of 2,916
  7. Median Household Income$60,430
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,008th of 3,093
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,794th of 2,916
  9. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,859th of 3,094
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,327
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,801st of 3,050

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (51), weakest Health (43). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Phelps County, MO84% similar
  2. Carter County, OK84% similar
  3. Johnson County, AR84% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  4. Franklin County, AR83% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  5. Henry County, MO83% similar
    Compared on 15 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Pettis County, MO?
Pettis County, MO has a population of 44,614, 1,103rd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Pettis County, MO rank best at?
Among US counties, Pettis County, MO ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (458th of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 982nd of 2,916); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,082nd of 3,094).
Where does Pettis County, MO rank worst?
Pettis County, MO ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,178th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (2,026th of 3,094); Median Household Income (2,008th of 3,093).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Pettis County, MO?
Rankodex ranks Pettis County, MO on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics