Housing by town in Mississippi County, Missouri
Mississippi County, Missouri has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $762 (±$80) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $613 in 2015–2019 (+24.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Charleston has the highest median gross rent ($774) and Wyatt the lowest ($598).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $762 (±$80)
- Households that rent
- 37.1%
- Median household income
- $48,160
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Mississippi County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston | $670 | 12.1% | — | — | — |
| Bertrand | $650 | 20.8% | $54,688 | $86,300 | $769 |
| Charleston | $774 | 50.0% | $33,952 | $123,700 | $925 |
| East Prairie | $750 | 52.5% | $34,637 | $68,400 | $570 |
| Wilson City | — | 10.9% | — | $61,200 | $441 |
| Wyatt | $598 | 31.4% | $24,773 | $47,100 | $568 |
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 Mississippi County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Mississippi County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 409 | 184 | 1,602 | 11,485 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 47 | 424 | 127 | 1,145 | 11,094 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 46 | 394 | 142 | 1,218 | 11,663 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mississippi County recorded 46 violent and 142 property crimes, 394 and 1,218 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 Mississippi County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Police Department | 4,412 | 38 | 76 |
| Mississippi County Sheriff's Office | 3,710 | 3 | 38 |
| East Prairie Police Department | 2,840 | 5 | 13 |
| Bertrand Police Department | 701 | 0 | 15 |
ZIP codes in Mississippi County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63845 | 5,261 | $789 | $110,200 | $51,207 | 37.5% |
| 63834 | 5,169 | $770 | $114,000 | $41,348 | 45.8% |
| 63823 | 1,434 | $707 | $105,600 | $62,656 | 16.0% |
| 63882 | 322 | $594 | $57,100 | $30,227 | 24.2% |
| 63820 | 249 | $670 | — | — | 11.4% |
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Questions about Mississippi County
What is the crime rate in Mississippi County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mississippi County recorded 394 violent and 1,218 property crimes per 100,000 residents (46 violent and 142 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mississippi County has the highest rent?
Charleston has the highest median gross rent, $774 (±$93) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mississippi County has the lowest rent?
Wyatt has the lowest median gross rent, $598 (±$225) a month.
What is the median rent in Mississippi County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Mississippi County is $762 (±$80) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mississippi 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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