Bennett Springs: Economy & Jobs
Households in Bennett Springs earn a median $76,650 (1.4× higher than Laclede County median $53,282; 1.1× higher than Missouri median $70,702), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 2,784 jobs (avg $35,760).
- $49,197 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Missouri $81,145).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $76,650 — above the Missouri median ($66,498).
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $7,290 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $358,644 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $49,197 (vs Missouri $81,145) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $84,267 |
| Median Household Income | $76,650 (vs Missouri $66,498) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $76,650 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,784 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $99,549,061 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $35,760 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,876,400 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 42 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 166,832 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 3,972.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 267 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,722 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 51,897 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 9 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Melton's 64/73 Junction Inc. |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.8 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GALENA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $116,773,866 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,840.48 (vs Missouri $6,704) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 17,071 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 40.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 30.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.1 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 65.5% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12