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Stoddard County, MO market data
How Stoddard County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 28,284
- −1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,585
- Median household income
- $57,957
- +41.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $143,300
- Jobs located here
- 10,266
- Highest market score
- 71
- Dentists and orthodontists, #233 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
Stoddard County has an estimated 28,284 people and 11,585 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Stoddard County declined 1.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Stoddard County is $57,957, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 41.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Stoddard County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (51).
Of the business types scored in Stoddard County, dentists and orthodontists (71), medical and dental practices (60) and fast food and sandwich shops (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #233 of 1,886 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Stoddard County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Stoddard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 71 | #233 of 1,886 | 7 | 6.0 | $2M | 206 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #746 of 2,394 | 53 | 45.7 | $268K | 176 | 16 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #939 of 2,222 | 11 | 9.5 | $3.5M | 113 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #994 of 2,385 | 38 | 32.8 | $260K | 122 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #924 of 2,176 | 14 | 12.1 | Index only | 189 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 49 | #1,091 of 2,087 | 14 | 12.1 | $1.4M | 110 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,199 of 2,210 | 20 | 17.3 | $982K | 112 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 46 | #1,065 of 1,889 | 8 | 6.9 | $4.8M | 115 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,032 of 1,771 | 6 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 123 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,418 of 2,339 | 20 | 17.3 | $493K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,502 of 2,229 | 21 | 18.1 | Index only | 159 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,611 of 2,378 | 33 | 28.5 | $376K | 85 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,605 of 2,405 | 101 | 87.2 | $377K | 102 | 44 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,469 of 2,063 | 11 | 9.5 | $3.5M | 93 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 37 | #959 of 1,327 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 81 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 36 | #1,114 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 83 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #1,106 of 1,472 | 6 | 5.2 | $307K | 45 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 34 | #1,118 of 1,451 | 7 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,809 of 2,402 | 26 | 22.4 | $2.4M | 72 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #1,897 of 2,401 | 62 | 53.5 | $200K | 75 | 18 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,753 of 2,088 | 13 | 11.2 | $582K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 31 | #1,774 of 2,090 | 18 | 15.5 | $2.1M | 42 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | 30 | #1,208 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.3 | $1.6M | 59 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #1,969 of 2,358 | 29 | 25.0 | $1.1M | 47 | 13 |
| Grocery stores | 29 | #1,666 of 2,070 | 9 | 7.8 | $7.1M | 76 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,817 of 2,261 | 13 | 11.2 | $4.9M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 29 | #2,073 of 2,405 | 58 | 50.1 | $656K | 99 | 23 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,565 of 1,769 | 11 | 9.5 | $897K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 18 | #2,139 of 2,200 | 19 | 16.4 | $425K | 48 | 7 |
| Gyms | 17 | #1,699 of 1,792 | 11 | 9.5 | $688K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 16 | #1,536 of 1,611 | 7 | 6.0 | $494K | 49 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 15 | #1,414 of 1,461 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 53 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 13 | #2,217 of 2,272 | 28 | 24.2 | $709K | 56 | 18 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $6.8M | 280 | 12 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.1M | 48 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | Index only | 93 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.6M | 113 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.6M | 148 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $9.1M | 190 | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 197 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | Index only | 87 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $6.2M | Too few | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $7.1M | Too few | 7 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $19.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $27.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Stoddard 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 | $12.4M | $1,072 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.5M | $2,807 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $38.1M | $3,285 | 81 |
| Groceries | $63.7M | $5,497 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.9M | $851 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.5M | $298 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.6M | $653 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.2M | $1,226 | 95 |
| Pets | $8.1M | $697 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.6M | $1,695 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.8M | $1,713 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $27.2M | $2,344 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.4M | $1,071 | 76 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $144.6M | $12,477 | 75 |
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 Stoddard County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 28,284−1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,585
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 823 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 35
- Median household income
- $57,957+41.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,528
- Median home value
- $143,300
- Jobs located here
- 10,266
- Daytime population
- 26,787Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Stoddard County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Stoddard County at 28,284 people in 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 11,585 households. Median household income rose 41.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Stoddard County, MO spend?
Households in Stoddard County spend about $144.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $63.7M on groceries and $38.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Stoddard County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Stoddard County, MO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Stoddard County are for dentists and orthodontists (71), medical and dental practices (60) and fast food and sandwich shops (55). Stoddard County ranks #233 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
How does Stoddard County, MO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Stoddard County is $57,957 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $143,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Stoddard County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (60% 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. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Stoddard County, each ranked against other counties.
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