Economy & Jobs — Kennett, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,673 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| In Labor Force | 4,243 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 31.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.6% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Home Health | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Nursing Care | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.