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Barry County, MO
14 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Barry County, Missouri.
Population
35,033
Land area
778sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Barry County
Barry County at a glance
- Barry County is 50% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,346, 17% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,800 (18% below Missouri) and median rent is $766 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monett (9,873), Cassville (3,202) and Shell Knob (1,486).
Local data for Barry County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barry County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,346
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$187,800
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,937), Irish Americans (3,008), Mexican Americans (2,443).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,377
13,017 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,374
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
PPP loans
$62.6M
2,154 loans, 8,055 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$91.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barry County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barry County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,046
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barry County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barry County, MO?
- Monett is the largest city or town in Barry County, with about 9,873 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barry County?
- Barry County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64874, 65605, 65623, 65625, 65641.
- What is the population of Barry County, MO?
- About 35,033 people live in Barry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barry County?
- Barry County borders Benton County, AR, Newton County, Lawrence County, Stone County, Carroll County, AR, McDonald County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023