Nodaway
Missouri

What stands out

Against every county in America, Nodaway County is unusual in three ways: life expectancy is in the top 7% of American counties (80.5 years), unemployment is in the bottom 8% of American counties (2.2%), and high-school completion is in the top 11% of American counties (94%). Within Missouri it ranks 2nd of 115 counties for life expectancy.

Where you are

You live in Nodaway County, Missouri. 21,140 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -80).

Missouri stopped taxing Social Security and public pensions for all residents in 2024 and has been cutting its top income-tax rate toward 4.5%. Home prices are well below the national average in both Kansas City and St. Louis. The state's property tax on vehicles, paid every year, surprises new arrivals; tornado exposure is high across the state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $53,917 a year, lower than 70% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $42,806. Unemployment runs 2.2%, lower than 92% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Missouri takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,353 a year.

Home

The median home costs $223K, cheaper than 55% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $756 a month. Property tax is 0.85% of home value, roughly $1,335 a year on that median home, lower than 51% of American counties. 63% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.9 per 1,000 residents, higher than 52% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 9 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.5 years, longer than 93% of American counties. There are 20 active physicians in the county, about 9.5 per 10,000 people. 9.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.09 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 62% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 39 points. 54% of eligible voters turned out. Under Missouri law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 64 and lows near 42, colder than 61% of American counties. About 28 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 57 out of 100, riskier than 57% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 228 Mbps down, faster than 63% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.