Dent County, MO
Living in Dent County
Bikeability6
Walkability18
Commute50
Public Transit9
Affordability99
Public Safety91
Airports28
Hospitals42
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+48 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$401Median Monthly Rent+$60 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas20%
Utility gas11%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dent County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Dent County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dent County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding82
Tornado35
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dent County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dent County, MO
Lakeview
25 miles, S
Ozark Valley
27 miles, S
Rolla Seventh-Day Adventist School
27 miles, NW
Summersville Mennonite School
31 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dent County, MO
Missouri University of Science and Technology
29 miles, NW
Lincoln University
76 miles, NW
Logan University
88 miles, NE
Maryville University of Saint Louis
90 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dent County, MO
Salem Memorial District Hospital
6 miles, NW
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
29 miles, NW
Texas County Memorial Hospital
33 miles, SW
General Leonard Wood ACH (FT Leonard Wood)
36 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dent County, MO
Columbia Regional Airport
93 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
100 miles, NE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
107 miles, W
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
108 miles, E