Economy & Jobs — Houstonia, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,337 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,165 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 178 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 60.9% |
| Agriculture | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Home Health | 13 |
| New Car Dealers | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
