County profile · Missouri
Cedar County, MO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cedar County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,888
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 5,773
- Median household income
- $48,181
- +22.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,159
- Highest market score
- 75
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #218 of 2,394 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Cedar County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Cedar County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 14,888 people live in Cedar County, in 5,773 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Cedar County grew 4.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Cedar County is $48,181 a year, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cedar County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (46).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cedar County are for medical and dental practices (75); auto repair shops (61); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (59). Cedar County ranks #218 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Cedar County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (59% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cedar County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cedar County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 75 | #218 of 2,394 | 24 | 41.6 | $281K | 185 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #708 of 2,378 | 18 | 31.2 | $367K | 82 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #742 of 2,210 | 7 | 12.1 | $1.4M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #966 of 2,405 | 26 | 45.0 | $685K | 103 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #1,005 of 2,358 | 10 | 17.3 | $1.7M | 72 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #1,099 of 2,405 | 45 | 77.9 | $396K | 107 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,149 of 2,401 | 27 | 46.8 | $245K | 91 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,110 of 2,057 | 5 | 8.7 | $2.6M | 107 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,460 of 2,385 | 20 | 34.6 | $233K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,442 of 2,222 | 7 | 12.1 | $2.5M | 83 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,596 of 2,339 | 12 | 20.8 | $388K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,559 of 2,272 | 14 | 24.3 | $756K | 60 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #1,701 of 2,176 | 15 | 26.0 | Index only | 85 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #1,589 of 2,088 | 7 | 12.1 | $501K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,881 of 2,229 | 19 | 32.9 | Index only | 84 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,752 of 2,200 | 6 | 10.4 | $643K | 73 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,953 of 2,402 | 15 | 26.0 | $2M | 60 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 28 | #1,694 of 2,070 | 5 | 8.7 | $6.1M | 66 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 54 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $7.7M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $877K | 67 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $3.3M | 68 | 8 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $4.5M | 88 | 11 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | Index only | 31 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $1.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $1.6M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $517K | 52 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $5.9M | 160 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 229 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $328K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 47 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $8.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $13M | Too few | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cedar County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.6M | $1,144 | 119 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.2M | $2,988 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $17.8M | $3,086 | 76 |
| Groceries | $30.6M | $5,301 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.7M | $806 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $269 | 46 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $608 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $1,170 | 91 |
| Pets | $3.9M | $669 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.5M | $1,644 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.6M | $1,833 | 94 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13M | $2,252 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6M | $1,036 | 73 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $69.4M | $12,027 | 72 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cedar County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,888+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 5,773
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 475 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 31
- Median household income
- $48,181+22.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,499
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,159
- Daytime population
- 12,252Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cedar County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Cedar County at 14,888 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,773 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cedar County, MO spend?
Households in Cedar County spend about $69.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.6M on groceries and $17.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cedar County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cedar County, MO?
Of the business types scored in Cedar County, medical and dental practices (75); auto repair shops (61); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #218 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Cedar County, MO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cedar County is $48,181, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $168,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (59% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (51% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 18 of the 56 business types have a score in Cedar County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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