Housing by town in Barry County, Missouri
Barry County, Missouri has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $766 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $666 in 2015–2019 (+15.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Shell Knob has the highest median gross rent ($1,274) and Wheaton the lowest ($473).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $766 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 22.7%
- Median household income
- $58,346
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Barry County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Point | — | 21.1% | $38,750 | $130,000 | $829 |
| Butterfield | $794 | 21.4% | $54,375 | $98,200 | $617 |
| Cassville | $640 | 31.9% | $60,469 | $155,300 | $825 |
| Chain-O-Lakes | — | 6.5% | $29,000 | $184,700 | $931 |
| Emerald Beach | $625 | 12.2% | $45,781 | $195,600 | $1,000 |
| Exeter | $763 | 41.6% | $47,625 | $101,500 | $689 |
| Monett | $902 | 45.5% | $49,390 | $167,700 | $1,044 |
| Purdy | $539 | 38.6% | $36,711 | $92,300 | $557 |
| Seligman | $797 | 51.8% | $47,798 | $93,800 | $498 |
| Shell Knob | $1,274 | 14.4% | $54,925 | $321,700 | $1,432 |
| Washburn | $775 | 33.3% | $66,250 | $122,500 | $655 |
| Wheaton | $473 | 39.6% | $37,813 | $120,800 | $586 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,300 | $27,150 | $43,400 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,000 | $49,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,900 | $55,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,950 | $71,950 |
| 7 people | $48,050 | $48,050 | $76,900 |
| 8 people | $51,150 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
How the places in Barry County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Barry County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 238 | 683 | 1,868 | 36,564 | 6 of 8 |
| 2024 | 99 | 261 | 551 | 1,455 | 37,864 | 7 of 8 |
| 2025 | 59 | 157 | 398 | 1,059 | 37,596 | 6 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Barry County recorded 59 violent and 398 property crimes, 157 and 1,059 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Barry County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry County Sheriff's Office | 22,243 | 47 | 169 |
| Monett Police Department | 10,226 | 10 | 146 |
| Cassville Police Department | 3,262 | 2 | 83 |
| Purdy Police Department | 1,058 | — | — |
| Seligman Police Department | 946 | — | — |
| Exeter Police Department | 761 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheaton Police Department | 686 | 0 | 0 |
| Washburn Police Department | 418 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Barry County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65708 | 12,869 | $910 | $179,700 | $57,827 | 37.4% |
| 65605 | 11,514 | $804 | $160,200 | $53,294 | 27.5% |
| 65625 | 7,473 | $636 | $171,400 | $63,348 | 20.0% |
| 65734 | 4,112 | $721 | $197,200 | $56,744 | 22.9% |
| 65745 | 3,417 | $886 | $124,700 | $52,158 | 32.5% |
| 65647 | 3,077 | $800 | $151,700 | $46,146 | 15.8% |
| 65769 | 2,409 | $825 | $171,500 | $67,829 | 10.8% |
| 65772 | 2,063 | $658 | $176,700 | $63,889 | 14.2% |
| 65658 | 1,262 | $588 | $321,800 | $51,641 | 22.2% |
| 65641 | 606 | — | $231,000 | $55,417 | 13.0% |
| 64874 | 509 | $473 | $115,600 | $38,906 | 34.9% |
| 65623 | 28 | — | $45,000 | $59,167 | 50.0% |
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Questions about Barry County
What is the crime rate in Barry County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Barry County recorded 157 violent and 1,059 property crimes per 100,000 residents (59 violent and 398 property crimes in all).
Which place in Barry County has the highest rent?
Shell Knob has the highest median gross rent, $1,274 (±$477) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Barry County has the lowest rent?
Wheaton has the lowest median gross rent, $473 (±$290) a month.
What is the median rent in Barry County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Barry County is $766 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barry County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barry County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Barry County, MO
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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