Housing by town in Ray County, Missouri
Ray County, Missouri has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $782 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $717 in 2015–2019 (+9.1%; Down after inflation).
Wood Heights has the highest median gross rent ($1,446) and Homestead the lowest ($633).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $782 (±$74)
- Households that rent
- 22.7%
- Median household income
- $74,573
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Ray County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | — | 8.3% | $50,000 | $58,800 | $480 |
| Crystal Lakes | — | 6.6% | $69,107 | $152,300 | $1,491 |
| Elmira | — | 50.0% | $31,250 | $162,500 | $900 |
| Excelsior Estates | $1,305 | 60.0% | $79,844 | $53,500 | — |
| Fleming | — | 7.4% | $53,750 | $129,200 | $1,175 |
| Hardin | $958 | 22.9% | $78,320 | $106,300 | $804 |
| Henrietta | $775 | 32.2% | $60,417 | $51,400 | $610 |
| Homestead | $633 | 16.7% | $66,250 | $131,300 | $1,063 |
| Lawson | $1,005 | 27.7% | $65,941 | $186,000 | $1,752 |
| Orrick | $750 | 26.5% | $73,000 | $139,600 | $1,397 |
| Richmond | $722 | 43.1% | $59,556 | $142,600 | $1,279 |
| Wood Heights | $1,446 | 5.5% | $89,688 | $212,800 | $1,828 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
How the places in Ray County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Ray County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 589 | 271 | 1,437 | 18,855 | 4 of 9 |
| 2024 | 94 | 477 | 196 | 994 | 19,726 | 6 of 9 |
| 2025 | 33 | 161 | 76 | 370 | 20,555 | 8 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Ray County recorded 33 violent and 76 property crimes, 161 and 370 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 Ray County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray County Sheriff's Office | 11,751 | 19 | 14 |
| Richmond Police Department | 5,921 | 10 | 53 |
| Wood Heights Police Department | 746 | 0 | 0 |
| Orrick Police Department | 737 | 2 | 5 |
| Hardin Police Department | 551 | 2 | 2 |
| Crystal Lakes Police Department | 398 | 0 | 2 |
| Henrietta Police Department | 273 | 0 | 0 |
| Camden Police Department | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| Fleming Police Department | 114 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Ray County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64085 | 7,855 | $733 | $171,400 | $64,096 | 36.9% |
| 64062 | 6,968 | $1,069 | $274,400 | $92,277 | 17.1% |
| 64077 | 1,665 | $800 | $171,200 | $75,956 | 14.7% |
| 64084 | 1,380 | — | $243,300 | $65,060 | 5.6% |
| 64035 | 1,189 | $950 | $138,300 | $86,756 | 17.7% |
| 64036 | 610 | $842 | $66,700 | $46,786 | 37.4% |
| 64017 | 335 | $680 | $211,800 | $68,239 | 18.7% |
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Questions about Ray County
What is the crime rate in Ray County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Ray County recorded 161 violent and 370 property crimes per 100,000 residents (33 violent and 76 property crimes in all).
Which place in Ray County has the highest rent?
Wood Heights has the highest median gross rent, $1,446 (±$182) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Ray County has the lowest rent?
Homestead has the lowest median gross rent, $633 (±$450) a month.
What is the median rent in Ray County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Ray County is $782 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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