Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 29077

Greene County, Missouri

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population303,375
Household income$61,479
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy75 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Greene County has 303,375 residents and ranks #4 by population among Missouri county equivalents. Median household income is $61,479. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Missouri

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#4 of 115
Smallest county303,375 residentsSt. Louis County

Relocation guide

Moving to Greene County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Greene County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $221,300 median home value and $989/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $61,479, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Greene County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 33.6% and life expectancy is 75 years.

Potential advantages

  • Mental health access: 1 per 207 residents, rank #2 of 111 available Missouri counties.
  • Poor or fair health: 16%, rank #7 of 115 available Missouri counties.
  • Primary care access: 1 per 1,071 residents, rank #8 of 111 available Missouri counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Median gross rent: $989/mo, rank #103 of 115; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median home value: $221,300, rank #95 of 115; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median household income: $61,479, rank #51 of 115; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Missouri

Rank and range use only counties in Missouri with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $61,479

$61,479; above the state county median of $59,934.

State rank #51 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $221,300

$221,300; above the state county median of $168,100.

State rank #95 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $989/mo

$989/mo; above the state county median of $767/mo.

State rank #103 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 3.3%

3.3%; below the state county median of 3.8%.

State rank #12 of 115 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 33.6%

33.6%; above the state county median of 18.3%.

State rank #10 of 115 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 75 years

75 years; above the state county median of 74.7 years.

State rank #43 of 115 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 16%

16%; below the state county median of 20.2%.

State rank #7 of 115 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 11.1%

11.1%; below the state county median of 12.6%.

State rank #36 of 115 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 1,071 residents

1 per 1,071 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,914 residents.

State rank #8 of 111 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 207 residents

1 per 207 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,028 residents.

State rank #2 of 111 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Greene County FAQ

Is Greene County a good place to live?

Greene County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 33.6% and life expectancy is 75 years.

What should I know before moving to Greene County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $221,300 median home value and $989/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $61,479, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Greene County?

Greene County has 303,375 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Greene County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 29077; the parent state FIPS is 29.

What is the median household income in Greene County?

The ACS median household income is $61,479.

How much does housing cost in Greene County?

Housing benchmarks are $221,300 median home value and $989/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $61,479, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Greene County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Similar population

Nearby counties in the state ranking

Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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