Pettis County Summary

Life in Pettis County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pettis County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pettis County:

  • The population in Pettis County is 43,059.

  • The median home value in Pettis County is $176,419.

  • The median income in Pettis County is $57,581.

  • The median rent in Pettis County is $838.

  • The unemployment rate in Pettis County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Pettis County is 14.8%.

  • The average high in Pettis County is 73.1° and there are 98.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pettis County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pettis County

Sedalia, MO Population 21,767

Windsor, MO Population 3,002

La Monte, MO Population 1,029

Green Ridge, MO Population 535

Smithton, MO Population 514

Houstonia, MO Population 245

Hughesville, MO Population 152

Ionia, MO Population 52

Map Of Pettis County

Pettis County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Pettis County is 73.1°.

  • There are 79.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.3 inches of rain each year with 5.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Pettis County.

StatPettis County
Mean High73.1
Nice Days79.21
Rainfall98.3
Snowfall5.7
Sunny_hours5:24
73.1°
Average High
98.3
Inches of Rain

Pettis County Photos

Sedalia Ruger Map
Source: Public Domain
Derazshakh
Source: Wikipedia User Zereshk | GFDL
Missouri Kansas Texas Advertisement
Source: Public Domain
Guberburger
Source: Wikipedia User Skubasteve834 at English | GFDL
Minuteman Ii
Source: Public Domain
Sedaliajoplinfestbanjopiano
Source: Wikipedia User Infrogmation of New Orlea | GFDL

Pettis County Demographics

Population over time in Pettis County

The current population in Pettis County is 43,059. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 42,919 1.2%
2021 42,421 0.2%
2020 42,355 -

Gender in Pettis County

  • Pettis County is 49.8% female with 21,453 female residents.

  • Pettis County is 50.2% male with 21,605 male residents.

Female
49.8% (21,453)
Male
50.2% (21,605)
Gender Pettis County MO USA
Female 49.8% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pettis County

Pettis County is:

  • 83.4% White with 35,912 White residents.

  • 2.8% African American with 1,212 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 249 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 28 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 113 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 1,577 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.2% Hispanic with 3,943 Hispanic residents.

White
83.4% (35,912)
African American
2.8% (1,212)
American Indian
0.1% (25)
Asian
0.6% (249)
Hawaiian
0.1% (28)
Other
0.3% (113)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,577)
Hispanic
9.2% (3,943)

Table: Pettis County By Race

Race Pettis County MO USA
White 83.4% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 2.8% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.2% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Pettis County, Missouri

  • 4.2% of households in Pettis County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Pettis County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Pettis County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Pettis County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Pettis County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Pettis County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Pettis County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Pettis County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Pettis County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Pettis County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (1,802)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (2,021)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (3,538)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (4,304)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (6,462)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.8% (8,954)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (5,782)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (6,491)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (2,024)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (1,676)
Income Pettis County MO USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.8% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pettis County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Pettis County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Pettis County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Pettis County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Pettis County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pettis County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pettis County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Pettis County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pettis County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pettis County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,152)
9-12th Grade
8% (3,444)
High School / GED
34% (14,640)
Some College
23% (9,903)
Associate's Degree
11% (4,736)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,736)
Master's Degree
6% (2,583)
Professional Degree
1% (430)
Doctorate Degree
1% (430)
Education Pettis County MO USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 34% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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