Putnam County Summary

Life in Putnam County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Putnam 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 Putnam County:

  • The population in Putnam County is 4,675.

  • The median home value in Putnam County is $198,878.

  • The median income in Putnam County is $56,875.

  • The median rent in Putnam County is $575.

  • The unemployment rate in Putnam County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Putnam County is 16.2%.

  • The average high in Putnam County is 69.8° and there are 88.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Putnam County

List Of Cities & Towns in Putnam County

Unionville, MO Population 1,725

Powersville, MO Population 66

Worthington, MO Population 23

Lucerne, MO Population 20

Livonia, MO Population 13

Map Of Putnam County

Putnam County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Putnam County is 69.8°.

  • There are 76.77 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.3 inches of rain each year with 8.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:11 hours of sun each day in Putnam County.

StatPutnam County
Mean High69.8
Nice Days76.77
Rainfall88.3
Snowfall8.9
Sunny Hours5:11
69.8°
Average High
88.3
Inches of Rain

Putnam County Demographics

Population over time in Putnam County

The current population in Putnam County is 4,675. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 4,715 -0.7%
2022 4,746 -0.7%
2021 4,781 -

Gender in Putnam County

  • Putnam County is 48.8% female with 2,283 female residents.

  • Putnam County is 51.2% male with 2,392 male residents.

Female
48.8% (2,283)
Male
51.2% (2,392)
Gender Putnam County MO USA
Female 48.8% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 51.2% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Putnam County

Putnam County is:

  • 95.3% White with 4,453 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 7 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 63 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 133 Hispanic residents.

White
95.3% (4,453)
African American
0.1% (7)
American Indian
0.4% (19)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.3% (63)
Hispanic
2.8% (133)

Table: Putnam County By Race

Race Putnam County MO USA
White 95.3% 76.8% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 11.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 2.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.3% 4.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.8% 5.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Putnam County, Missouri

  • 3.8% of households in Putnam County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.0% of households in Putnam County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Putnam County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Putnam County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Putnam County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Putnam County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Putnam County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Putnam County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Putnam County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

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

Less than $10,000
3.8% (177)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.0% (421)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (464)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (349)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.4% (628)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.6% (1,007)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (591)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (693)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (159)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (182)
Income Putnam County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.0% 4.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 7.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.6% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 8.1% 12.6%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Putnam County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Putnam County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Putnam County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Putnam County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Putnam County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Putnam County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Putnam County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Putnam County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (93)
9-12th Grade
3% (140)
High School / GED
40% (1,870)
Some College
25% (1,168)
Associate's Degree
10% (467)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (654)
Master's Degree
5% (233)
Professional Degree
1% (46)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Putnam County MO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 6% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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