Economy & Jobs — Purdy, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,711 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,950 |
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| Poverty Rate | 36.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 583 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 41.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.5% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
