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Dent County, MO
1 city or town and 4 ZIP codes in Dent County, Missouri.
Population
14,539
Land area
753sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Dent County
Dent County at a glance
- Dent County is 79% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,312, 20% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (27% below Missouri) and median rent is $660 a month.
Local data for Dent County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dent County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,312
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$167,500
Prices +7.5% in a year
Median rent
$660/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,735), Irish Americans (1,627), Scottish Americans (292).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,539
3,674 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,477
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $10,597 per person
PPP loans
$13.7M
702 loans, 2,021 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$42.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dent County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dent County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
450
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dent County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dent County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dent County, MO?
- Salem is the largest city or town in Dent County, with about 4,677 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dent County?
- Dent County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65440, 65501, 65541, 65560.
- What is the population of Dent County, MO?
- About 14,539 people live in Dent County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dent County?
- Dent County borders Phelps County, Texas County, Crawford County, Iron County, Shannon County, Reynolds County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023