Scotland
Missouri

What stands out

What stands out about Scotland County: the uninsured rate is in the top 2% of American counties (22.4%), the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), and the typical two-bedroom rent is in the bottom 5% of American counties ($557 a month). Within Missouri it ranks 1st of 115 counties for the uninsured rate.

Where you are

You live in Scotland County, Missouri. 4,720 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +5).

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 $58,656 a year, lower than 56% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $42,746. Unemployment runs 2.1%, lower than 93% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 17 minutes each way.

Missouri takes 4.4% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,576 a year.

Home

The median home costs $134K, cheaper than 90% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $557 a month. Property tax is 0.85% of home value, roughly $1,156 a year on that median home, lower than 51% of American counties. 80% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, higher than 81% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 76.7 years, longer than 60% of American counties. There are 13 active physicians in the county, about 27.5 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.0 of 5 stars. 22.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.22 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 88% of American counties. 83% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 60 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 57% 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 33 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 22 out of 100, safer than 78% of American counties; the county has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 70 Mbps down, slower than 95% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.