Cost of Living in Dent County, Missouri
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Dent County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Dent County ranks #315 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 10%)
Sourced county brief
Dent County Official Median Gross Rent Percentage Reaches 27.2 Percent
According to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, the official median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) in Dent County was 27.2%. This value is 1.3 percentage points higher than the Missouri unweighted county mean of 25.9%. The median gross rent for the county was estimated at $660 per month, which is below the state unweighted county mean of $783. For owner-occupied housing units, the median monthly owner cost was $644, compared to the unweighted county mean of $803 across Missouri. The median value of owner-occupied homes was $167,500, a figure below the state unweighted county mean of $175,712. Among renter households, the median income was $29,302. These statistics are based on the 2020-2024 ACS release and do not include projections or causal analysis. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Dent County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 27.2% of renter household income in Dent County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $660 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $644. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $26,400 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Missouri unweighted mean of county median rents is $783 per month. Dent County's $660 median is 15.7% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Dent County
Rent Burden
14.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,314
per month
Owner Cost Burden
13.7%
of gross income
The median home in Dent County may be a stretch
Median home value is $167,500. Estimated monthly cost: $1,337 vs. your max of $1,314.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dent County, Missouri?
What is the median rent in Dent County?
Is Dent County affordable?
How does Dent County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Dent County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Dent County, Missouri? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Dent County
Whether you're buying in Dent County, Missouri, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.