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Caruthersville, MO
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
Population
5,326
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,033
ZIP codes
0
Caruthersville and its ZIP codes
Caruthersville at a glance
- Caruthersville is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 139th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $34,652, 51% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,700 (53% below Missouri) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Caruthersville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caruthersville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,652
Poverty rate
31.4%
Median home value
$107,700
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (394), German Americans (301), Scottish Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pemiscot County. PPP loans are for Caruthersville.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,492
4,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,894
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $6,729 per person
How people get to work
Caruthersville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caruthersville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
4.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caruthersville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
26.8%
U.S. 12.8% +14.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Caruthersville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaytiCity | 6.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Hayti HeightsCity | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Miston, TNCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| PascolaVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| SteeleCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Lenox, TNCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Ridgely, TNTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Bogota, TNCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| CooterCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DeeringCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HomestownCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Finley, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| DentonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HollandTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WardellTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HaywardCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caruthersville, MO in?
- Caruthersville is in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Caruthersville, MO?
- About 5,326 people live in Caruthersville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caruthersville?
- Nearby places include Hayti (6.1 mi), Hayti Heights (7.1 mi), Miston, TN (9.3 mi), Pascola (11 mi), Steele (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023