Housing by town in Carter County, Missouri
Carter County, Missouri has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $656 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $621 in 2015–2019 (+5.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ellsinore has the highest median gross rent ($688) and Van Buren the lowest ($313).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $656 (±$46)
- Households that rent
- 39.3%
- Median household income
- $50,000
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Carter County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsinore | $688 | 50.4% | $52,010 | $150,800 | $780 |
| Grandin | $541 | 36.2% | $29,250 | $32,900 | $348 |
| Van Buren | $313 | 57.7% | $20,560 | $103,400 | $548 |
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 Carter County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Carter County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 | 503 | 20 | 373 | 5,367 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 130 | 11 | 204 | 5,400 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carter County recorded 7 violent and 11 property crimes, 130 and 204 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Carter County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County Sheriff's Office | 4,199 | 7 | 9 |
| Van Buren Police Department | 781 | 0 | 2 |
| Ellsinore Police Department | 420 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Carter County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63937 | 2,643 | $666 | $223,000 | $61,614 | 35.5% |
| 63965 | 2,607 | $613 | $155,700 | $37,697 | 41.8% |
| 63943 | 823 | $528 | $71,700 | $40,152 | 23.5% |
| 63941 | 221 | — | — | $29,352 | 38.6% |
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Questions about Carter County
What is the crime rate in Carter County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carter County recorded 130 violent and 204 property crimes per 100,000 residents (7 violent and 11 property crimes in all).
Which place in Carter County has the highest rent?
Ellsinore has the highest median gross rent, $688 (±$85) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Carter County has the lowest rent?
Van Buren has the lowest median gross rent, $313 (±$236) a month.
What is the median rent in Carter County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Carter County is $656 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Carter 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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