Dent County, MO

Living in Dent County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 18
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 71
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Schools 27
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Residents

16k Population +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

$42k Median 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

$103k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$401 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dent County, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Dent County, MO

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Lakeview
25 miles, S
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Ozark Valley
27 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Dent County, MO

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Lincoln University
76 miles, NW
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Logan University
88 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dent County, MO

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Airports

Airports near Dent County, MO

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