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Caruthersville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,426 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$35,903 Median Income $26,229 per capita
$118,700 Home Value $77,788 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
1,192 Violent Crime/100K 4,054 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,903 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$118,700 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,192 violent crimes/100K (214% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Caruthersville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,903
52% below
$26,229 per capita
Home Value
$118,700
58% below
Zillow: $77,788
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,192/100K
214% above
4,054/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
27.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Caruthersville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Caruthersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
42%
Rent
66%
Poverty
207%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caruthersville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Caruthersville residents earn a median household income of $35,903 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,229. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caruthersville is $118,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,788. Median rent is $771/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Caruthersville reports 1,192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 214% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,054/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Caruthersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caruthersville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population5,426
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,903
Per Capita$26,229
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty25.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,700
Rent$771
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$77,788
Housing Units2,555
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

F
Violent1,192/100K
Property4,054/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,009/100K
Burglary1,431/100K

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking27.5%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation279 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Caruthersville was founded in 1857.
The median home in Caruthersville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (23 miles).
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.