Economy & Jobs — Shell Knob, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,925 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,463 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
| In Labor Force | 611 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 43.8% |
| Professional | 18.2% |
| Transportation | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.