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Dent County, MO market data
How Dent County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 14,584
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 5,618
- Median household income
- $56,312
- +33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $167,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,361
- Highest market score
- 62
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #676 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Dent County has an estimated 14,584 people and 5,618 households. Population estimates put the population change in Dent County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Dent County is $56,312, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dent County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (47).
Of the business types scored in Dent County, medical and dental practices (62), gas stations (57) and fast food and sandwich shops (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #676 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (37% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dent County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dent 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 | 62 | #676 of 2,394 | 32 | 57.0 | $212K | 139 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #876 of 2,358 | 8 | 14.2 | $2.1M | 86 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #891 of 2,222 | 5 | 8.9 | $3.6M | 118 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #897 of 2,210 | 6 | 10.7 | $1.6M | 176 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #958 of 2,405 | 43 | 76.5 | $419K | 113 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,277 of 2,405 | 26 | 46.3 | $693K | 104 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,198 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.9 | $697K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,217 of 2,229 | 10 | 17.8 | Index only | 159 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,325 of 2,401 | 22 | 39.2 | $283K | 105 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,394 of 2,385 | 18 | 32.0 | $260K | 122 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,517 of 2,378 | 14 | 24.9 | $445K | 100 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,663 of 2,402 | 12 | 21.4 | $2.5M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,563 of 2,090 | 6 | 10.7 | $3M | 59 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 36 | #1,547 of 2,063 | 5 | 8.9 | $3.6M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 36 | #1,613 of 2,261 | 6 | 10.7 | $5.1M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,786 of 2,176 | 10 | 17.8 | Index only | 126 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,869 of 2,339 | 12 | 21.4 | $389K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 30 | #1,851 of 2,057 | 9 | 16.0 | $1.4M | 58 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #2,040 of 2,272 | 12 | 21.4 | $839K | 67 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 19 | #1,444 of 1,490 | 7 | 12.5 | $968K | 40 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 19 | #2,128 of 2,200 | 9 | 16.0 | $424K | 48 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 13 | #1,696 of 1,707 | 7 | 12.5 | $1.8M | 38 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $4.5M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $2.3M | 183 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $1.7M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $515K | 51 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $2.1M | 67 | 5 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $1.3M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $534K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $15.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $1.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $6.8M | 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 |
| Property management | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Dent 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 | $6.2M | $1,109 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.4M | $2,919 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $18M | $3,205 | 79 |
| Groceries | $30.5M | $5,423 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.7M | $832 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.5M | $275 | 47 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $621 | 63 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $1,206 | 94 |
| Pets | $3.8M | $680 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.3M | $1,656 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.1M | $1,793 | 92 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.8M | $2,270 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.9M | $1,049 | 74 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $68.7M | $12,229 | 73 |
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 Dent County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,584+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 5,618
- Median age
- 44.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 753 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 19
- Median household income
- $56,312+33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,407
- Median home value
- $167,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,361
- Daytime population
- 13,097Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Dent County?
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Questions
How fast is Dent County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Dent County at 14,584 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,618 households. Median household income rose 33.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Dent County, MO spend?
Households in Dent County spend about $68.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.5M on groceries and $18M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Dent County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dent County, MO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dent County are for medical and dental practices (62), gas stations (57) and fast food and sandwich shops (56). Dent County ranks #676 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Dent County, MO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Dent County is $56,312 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $167,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Dent County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (37% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (54% 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. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Dent County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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