Caruthersville, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,426
Population
1,052/sq mi density
$35,903
Median Income
$26,229 per capita
$118,700
Home Value
$78,312 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
1,228
Violent Crime/100K
3,782 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$35,903 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$118,700 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,228 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$118,700
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,555
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$118,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$78,312
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.7%
Owner-Occupied
53.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$771/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $118,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $78,312 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,555 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 33.5% |