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Data from November 2026

The counties of Missouri

Missouri has 115 counties. The most populous is St. Louis County (995,569 people); the most expensive homes are in Platte County ($345,100) and the least expensive in Worth County ($96,600). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Missouri

Counties
115
each with its own page
People
6.2M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$230,300
median value in Missouri

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Missouri

Map of Missouri: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $136,500
  • $136,500–$160,100
  • $160,100–$176,100
  • $176,100–$219,100
  • $219,100 or more
  • People

    Highest
    995,569
    St. Louis County
    Lowest
    1,934
    Worth County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $345,100
    Platte County
    Lowest
    $96,600
    Worth County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,370
    St. Charles County
    Lowest
    $381
    Worth County

The full list

Every county in Missouri

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Missouri have?

Missouri has 115 counties. The most populous is St. Louis County (995,569 people) and the least populous Worth County (1,934), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Missouri has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Platte County ($345,100) and the least expensive Worth County ($96,600).

Where is rent highest in Missouri?

The highest typical rent is in St. Charles County ($1,370 a month) and the lowest in Worth County ($381), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Missouri has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, every county in Missouri has the same FHA limit for one unit: $541,287.