Christian County

Christian County, Missouri has a population of approximately 88,842 as of the 2020 Census. The racial composition is predominantly White (93.3%), with small percentages of Black or African American (1.1%), Asian (1.0%), and other races. The Hispanic or Latino population stands at 3.1%. The median age is around 38.2 years. The average household size is 2.56 people, and the median household income is approximately $65,623. The county has experienced significant growth, with an estimated population increase of 13% from 2010 to 2020.

As of the latest data, Christian County, MO has a median home value of approximately $200,000. The median monthly rent is around $850. The county has a homeownership rate of 75%, with a median household income of roughly $60,000. Population growth and development have been steady, contributing to a competitive housing market. The average property tax rate is approximately 0.80%, lower than the national average. Housing types range from single-family homes to apartments, catering to a diverse resident demographic.

In the most recent elections for Christian County, MO, held on November 3, 2020, several key local positions were contested. Among these were County Commissioner, Sheriff, and Assessor.

County Commissioner (Presiding): Ralph Phillips (Republican) received 32,498 votes, defeating Scott Rollen (Democrat) who garnered 14,970 votes.

Sheriff: Brad Cole (Republican) won with 40,114 votes, while Arnold Wilson (write-in) received 1,126 votes.

Assessor: Shane Schoeller (Republican) achieved a win with 38,701 votes against Nathaniel Snyder (Independent), who secured 5,812 votes.

Additionally, various other local and state-level races, as well as propositions, were decided upon by the voters. For updated details and results from the upcoming 2024 elections, refer to the Christian County Clerk's office or the official county website.

Christian County, MO, demonstrates a relatively high level of educational attainment. Approximately 92.3% of adults aged 25 and older have completed high school, surpassing the national average of 88.5% and closely aligning with Missouri's state average of around 90%. Additionally, around 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is marginally below the national average of 33.1% but above Missouri’s state average of 27.8%. These figures indicate that Christian County's educational attainment is on par with, or slightly better than, broader state trends and somewhat falls behind on a national level in terms of higher education.

As of the latest data, Christian County, MO, has an employment rate of approximately 62.1% and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. The county's workforce primarily engages in the top industries of healthcare and social assistance (17.2%), retail trade (13.1%), and manufacturing (10.9%). These are significant contributors to the local economy.

On a broader scale, national averages show that healthcare and social assistance account for around 15% of employment, retail trade at about 10.5%, and manufacturing roughly 8.5%. Missouri state averages reflect similar trends with healthcare and social assistance at 14%, retail trade at 11% and manufacturing at about 13%.

Christian County thus has a higher concentration of workers in healthcare and social assistance and retail trade compared to national averages but aligns closely with the state distribution, showing a slightly lesser focus on manufacturing industry employment.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Christian County, MO is approximately $66,393. This is higher than the Missouri state median household income, which stands around $57,290, but slightly lower than the national median household income, which is roughly $68,700.

This data indicates that Christian County is more affluent than the state average but lags slightly behind the national average. The county's higher income can be attributed to its dynamic local economy and proximity to urban centers, but it's still just shy of the broader national earning trends.

As of the most recent data, Christian County, Missouri, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The county reports an overall crime rate of about 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Here is a breakdown of crime statistics for key categories:

These numbers indicate that property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in Christian County, MO. The county maintains a focus on community policing and preventive measures to sustain low crime levels.