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Scott County, MO market data
How Scott County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 37,975
- −0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,327
- Median household income
- $62,782
- +42.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Jobs located here
- 15,425
- Highest market score
- 69
- Gyms, studios and classes, #270 of 2,088 scored counties
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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
Scott County has an estimated 37,975 people and 15,327 households. Population estimates show Scott County declined 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Scott County is $62,782, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 42.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Scott County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Of the business types scored in Scott County, gyms and studios (69), gyms (63) and dentists and orthodontists (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms and studios, that ranks #270 of 2,088 scored counties.
Scott County is part of the Sikeston area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Scott County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Scott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #270 of 2,088 | 11 | 7.2 | $1M | 152 | 3 |
| Gyms | 63 | #419 of 1,792 | 7 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 121 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #457 of 1,886 | 11 | 7.2 | $1.8M | 182 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #581 of 2,339 | 24 | 15.7 | $566K | 131 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 60 | #450 of 1,490 | 6 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 60 | #653 of 2,385 | 50 | 32.6 | $272K | 128 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #934 of 2,222 | 14 | 9.1 | $3.8M | 123 | 27 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #587 of 1,356 | 5 | 3.3 | $2.7M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #613 of 1,328 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #765 of 1,656 | 7 | 4.6 | $2.8M | 158 | 31 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #671 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 117 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 50 | #666 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.3 | $3.9M | 125 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,086 of 2,176 | 23 | 15.0 | Index only | 157 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,203 of 2,358 | 18 | 11.7 | $2.4M | 99 | 19 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #764 of 1,422 | 8 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 102 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 48 | #920 of 1,707 | 7 | 4.6 | $5.4M | 113 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,083 of 2,063 | 11 | 7.2 | $4.8M | 129 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,296 of 2,200 | 21 | 13.7 | $543K | 62 | 3 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,335 of 2,229 | 28 | 18.3 | Index only | 163 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,382 of 2,405 | 130 | 84.8 | $404K | 109 | 64 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,494 of 2,378 | 45 | 29.4 | $370K | 83 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #977 of 1,530 | 8 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 83 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #1,578 of 2,394 | 99 | 64.6 | $198K | 130 | 51 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,629 of 2,405 | 77 | 50.2 | $683K | 103 | 27 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #1,564 of 2,210 | 42 | 27.4 | $649K | 74 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,313 of 1,769 | 14 | 9.1 | $970K | 111 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,520 of 2,087 | 35 | 22.8 | $779K | 61 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,601 of 2,057 | 17 | 11.1 | $2.2M | 91 | 27 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,634 of 2,090 | 17 | 11.1 | $3.1M | 61 | 27 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,102 of 1,461 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.4M | 56 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #1,900 of 2,401 | 88 | 57.4 | $189K | 70 | 24 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,532 of 1,889 | 15 | 9.8 | $3.5M | 85 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 33 | #1,727 of 2,261 | 25 | 16.3 | $3.4M | 44 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,180 of 1,451 | 11 | 7.2 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,619 of 2,070 | 13 | 8.5 | $6.6M | 71 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #1,568 of 1,771 | 13 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 78 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 29 | #1,123 of 1,327 | 8 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 67 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #1,982 of 2,402 | 44 | 28.7 | $2M | 58 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 26 | #1,048 of 1,177 | 6 | 3.9 | $6.3M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 26 | #1,290 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #2,080 of 2,272 | 33 | 21.5 | $785K | 62 | 18 |
| Funeral homes | 19 | #1,409 of 1,472 | 11 | 7.2 | $203K | 30 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 16 | #1,542 of 1,611 | 16 | 10.4 | $321K | 32 | 11 |
| Pest control | 8 | #696 of 699 | 7 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 24 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $9.4M | 78 | 14 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $2.8M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $3.8M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $27.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $17.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.6M | Too few | 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 | 3 |
Household spending in Scott 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 | $16.6M | $1,085 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $42.7M | $2,786 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $52.6M | $3,430 | 84 |
| Groceries | $86.2M | $5,627 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.6M | $886 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.1M | $335 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11M | $721 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $19.6M | $1,281 | 99 |
| Pets | $11.4M | $745 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $27.3M | $1,778 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.9M | $1,689 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $37.5M | $2,447 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.1M | $1,116 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $197.5M | $12,884 | 77 |
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 Scott County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,975−0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,327
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 420 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 90
- Median household income
- $62,782+42.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,670
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Jobs located here
- 15,425
- Daytime population
- 36,960Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Scott County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Scott County at 37,975 people in 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 15,327 households. Median household income rose 42.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Scott County, MO spend?
Households in Scott County spend about $197.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $86.2M on groceries and $52.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Scott County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Scott County, MO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Scott County are for gyms and studios (69), gyms (63) and dentists and orthodontists (63). Scott County ranks #270 of 2,088 scored counties for gyms and studios.
How does Scott County, MO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Scott County is $62,782 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $154,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Scott County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (52% 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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Scott County, each ranked against other counties.
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