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Poplar Bluff, MO
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Poplar Bluff, MO
At a Glance
How Poplar Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poplar Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Poplar Bluff a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Poplar Bluff residents earn a median household income of $42,035 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,985. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poplar Bluff is $109,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,774. Median rent is $760/month, with 30.3% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Poplar Bluff reports 663 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,452/100K. The murder rate is 5.8/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Poplar Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poplar Bluff has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.