Housing by town in Phelps County, Missouri
Phelps County, Missouri has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $798 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $727 in 2015–2019 (+9.8%; Down after inflation).
Rolla has the highest median gross rent ($789) and Doolittle the lowest ($633).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $798 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 38.3%
- Median household income
- $58,396
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Phelps County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doolittle | $633 | 16.6% | $40,417 | $119,200 | $1,022 |
| Edgar Springs | — | 14.0% | $51,771 | $95,000 | $900 |
| Newburg | $775 | 45.0% | $24,911 | $57,500 | $419 |
| Rolla | $789 | 60.6% | $46,204 | $187,000 | $1,360 |
| St. James | $695 | 41.9% | $53,453 | $142,000 | $1,017 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,750 | $27,900 | $44,600 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,850 | $51,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,850 | $57,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,800 | $63,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| 7 people | $49,400 | $49,400 | $79,000 |
| 8 people | $52,550 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
How the places in Phelps County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Phelps County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 269 | 983 | 2,204 | 44,608 | 3 of 6 |
| 2024 | 124 | 278 | 729 | 1,632 | 44,668 | 3 of 6 |
| 2025 | 118 | 259 | 666 | 1,460 | 45,623 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Phelps County recorded 118 violent and 666 property crimes, 259 and 1,460 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% 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 Phelps County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Police Department | 20,849 | 78 | 464 |
| Phelps County Sheriff's Office | 20,054 | 33 | 123 |
| St. James Police Department | 3,937 | 7 | 79 |
| Doolittle Police Department | 579 | 0 | 0 |
| Newburg Police Department | 337 | — | — |
| Edgar Springs Police Department | 204 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Phelps County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65401 | 32,714 | $796 | $222,800 | $56,081 | 44.5% |
| 65559 | 9,303 | $785 | $191,200 | $61,750 | 24.2% |
| 65550 | 3,181 | $820 | $146,900 | $71,275 | 17.7% |
| 65462 | 1,264 | $511 | $121,000 | $54,712 | 7.8% |
| 65529 | 187 | — | — | $111,618 | 0.0% |
| 65436 | 21 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Phelps County
What is the crime rate in Phelps County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Phelps County recorded 259 violent and 1,460 property crimes per 100,000 residents (118 violent and 666 property crimes in all).
Which place in Phelps County has the highest rent?
Rolla has the highest median gross rent, $789 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Phelps County has the lowest rent?
Doolittle has the lowest median gross rent, $633 (±$176) a month.
What is the median rent in Phelps County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Phelps County is $798 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phelps County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phelps County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Phelps 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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