City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Rogersville, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rogersville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,496
Residents
$51,375
Median income
$205,900
Median home
$1,095
Median rent (state)

Rogersville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Rogersville lands in the 22nd percentile for household income and the 64th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

22nd
percentile, household income
44th
percentile, home value
28th
percentile, median rent
64th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rogersville, MO

4,496 people live in Rogersville, Missouri - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $51,375 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.7%. Home values in Rogersville run a median of $205,900, and the median resident age is 30.7 years. 35.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 73.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 144 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 860% from five years earlier. Rogersville reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 989.4 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Missouri scores 90.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,095 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 66.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

4,496 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$51,375 /yr

Poverty 9.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Rogersville compare to other US cities?

Rogersville measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 22% higher than other cities
Home value 44% pricier than other cities
Median rent 28% pricier than other cities
Safety 64% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Missouri, Rogersville ranks #74 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rogersville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Rogersville toward the top of Missouri's cities

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Rogersville ranks #113 - the 87th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rogersville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#460 of 842
45th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#282 of 875
65th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#162 of 833
81st percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#459 of 875
47th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#113 of 875
87th percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

22ndIncome percentile
64thSafety percentile

22nd percentile nationally for median household income · 64th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rogersville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rogersville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Rogersville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Rogersville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$205,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 56% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rogersville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rogersville, MO Rogersville, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rogersville, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rogersville, MO median $51,375/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rogersville, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rogersville, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 73.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,496
Median Income
$51,375
Median Home Value
$205,900
Median Age
30.7
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor force participation
73.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
989.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
72.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
917.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,000 residents4,000 residents5,000 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,897 residents 5,754 residents ▲ +47.7%
Rogersville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
144
housing units authorized
Single-Family
116
detached homes
Multifamily
28
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
32
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 15
2020 195
2021 167
2022 57
2023 90
2024 144

Permit volume increased 860% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.3%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
5.3%
Other
1.6%

Based on 2,392 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rogersville sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,095/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
66.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Mountain Grove
4,494 people
Eldon
4,486 people
California
4,523 people
Fredericktown
4,464 people
Mount Vernon
4,532 people
Charleston
4,565 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rogersville's 4,496 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hallsville, TX
4,496 people
Dexter, MI
4,495 people
Cobleskill, NY
4,495 people
Lexington, WA
4,495 people
Josephine, TX
4,498 people
Hokes Bluff, AL
4,493 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rogersville's $51,375 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lineville, IA
$51,375 median income
Cortez, CO
$51,377 median income
So-Hi, AZ
$51,371 median income
Ranchos de Taos, NM
$51,380 median income
Keystone, CO
$51,369 median income
South Pasadena, FL
$51,369 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rogersville, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rogersville, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 93.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.5% Two or more races 4.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rogersville compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rogersville (this city) 4,496 $51,375
Mountain Grove 4,494 $41,875
Eldon 4,486 $39,202
California 4,523 $60,506
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rogersville, MO?

What is the population of Rogersville, MO? +

Rogersville, MO has a population of 4,496 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rogersville, MO? +

The median household income in Rogersville is $51,375 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rogersville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rogersville; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Rogersville, MO safe? +

Rogersville has a total crime rate of 989.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Rogersville, MO? +

A typical home in Rogersville is worth $205,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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