Housing by town in Scott County, Missouri
Scott County, Missouri has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $873 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $687 in 2015–2019 (+27.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Blodgett has the highest median gross rent ($1,044) and Kelso the lowest ($591).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $873 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 28.9%
- Median household income
- $62,782
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Scott County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | $889 | 23.5% | $86,023 | $254,300 | $1,381 |
| Blodgett | $1,044 | 62.2% | — | — | $663 |
| Chaffee | $632 | 28.7% | $43,542 | $117,400 | $707 |
| Commerce | — | 12.5% | — | — | — |
| Diehlstadt | — | 12.5% | $46,250 | $73,800 | $388 |
| Haywood City | — | 12.5% | $37,857 | — | $394 |
| Kelso | $591 | 35.4% | $56,875 | $215,400 | $1,342 |
| Miner | $713 | 20.1% | $52,000 | $131,600 | $745 |
| Morley | $825 | 18.2% | $47,132 | $84,300 | $724 |
| Oran | $663 | 31.9% | $65,200 | $135,000 | $772 |
| Scott City | $933 | 28.4% | $62,599 | $147,500 | $769 |
| Sikeston | $891 | 39.5% | $58,915 | $168,800 | $1,148 |
| Vanduser | $866 | 37.1% | $42,500 | $64,100 | $780 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,950 | $28,200 | $45,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,700 | $74,750 |
| 7 people | $49,950 | $49,950 | $79,900 |
| 8 people | $53,150 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
How the places in Scott County rank across Missouri
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Police departments in Scott County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Sheriff's Office | 12,127 | 14 | 89 |
| Scott City Police Department | 4,456 | 15 | 45 |
| Chaffee Police Department | 3,010 | 5 | 32 |
| Oran Police Department | 1,206 | — | — |
| Benton Police Department | 922 | — | — |
| Miner Police Department | 889 | 2 | 11 |
| Morley Police Department | 684 | — | — |
| Kelso Police Department | 552 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Scott County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63801 | 22,027 | $886 | $156,700 | $62,698 | 34.0% |
| 63780 | 6,243 | $938 | $169,600 | $72,171 | 21.6% |
| 63740 | 5,165 | $647 | $140,700 | $54,364 | 20.5% |
| 63736 | 3,755 | $990 | $168,700 | $59,414 | 22.6% |
| 63771 | 2,365 | $670 | $133,400 | $70,603 | 22.6% |
| 63767 | 526 | $825 | $86,000 | $46,765 | 18.5% |
| 63758 | 435 | $591 | $194,400 | $56,250 | 46.8% |
| 63784 | 253 | $866 | $68,600 | $48,333 | 28.8% |
| 63824 | 185 | $1,032 | — | $38,333 | 60.3% |
| 63774 | 106 | $890 | — | $48,558 | 80.0% |
| 63742 | 64 | — | — | — | 12.5% |
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Questions about Scott County
Which place in Scott County has the highest rent?
Blodgett has the highest median gross rent, $1,044 (±$76) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Scott County has the lowest rent?
Kelso has the lowest median gross rent, $591 (±$526) a month.
What is the median rent in Scott County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Scott County is $873 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Scott 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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