Mountain Grove: Economy & Jobs
$37,415 is the median household income in Mountain Grove (1.3× below Wright County median $47,909; 1.9× below Missouri median $70,702), with homes at a median value of $87,200. The surrounding county supports 5,867 jobs (avg $41,291).
- $47,105 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Missouri $81,145).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $37,415 — below the Missouri median ($66,498). Poverty rate 17.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 29% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 17.6% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 28.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.2% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $9,980 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $470,106 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $47,105 (vs Missouri $81,145) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $47,717 |
| Median Household Income | $37,415 (vs Missouri $66,498) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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 | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $37,415 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.5% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 7% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.2% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 5,867 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $242,258,493 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $41,291 |
| 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 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% (vs Missouri 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · 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 | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 15,201 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 12.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Milk, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 446 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,527 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 173,235 |
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 16 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 4 |
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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 8 |
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 (8)
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 (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Shetlers Discount Grocery |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 12 |
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 | $170,313,907 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,955.28 (vs Missouri $6,704) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 24,487 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 87.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Pct Walked | 7.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 43.2 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 50.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12