Schuyler
Missouri

What stands out

Against every county in America, Schuyler County is unusual in three ways: the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000), natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 8% of American counties (8 of 100), and the typical two-bedroom rent is in the bottom 9% of American counties ($600 a month). Within Missouri it ranks 9th of 115 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Schuyler County, Missouri. 4,066 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 1.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +46).

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 $53,728 a year, lower than 70% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $41,217. Unemployment runs 3.0%, lower than 65% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 27 minutes each way.

Missouri takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,345 a year.

Home

The median home costs $175K, cheaper than 74% of American counties, about 1.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $600 a month. Property tax is 0.90% of home value, roughly $951 a year on that median home, higher than 53% of American counties. 74% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.2 per 1,000 residents, higher than 70% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 75.6 years, shorter than 53% of American counties. There is 1 active physician in the county, about 2.5 per 10,000 people. 9.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.16 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 61% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 63 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 59% 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 62% of American counties. About 34 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 8 out of 100, safer than 92% of American counties; the county has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 125 Mbps down, slower than 80% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation.