Pemiscot
7.2
High score (8-10)
Caruthersville is the largest city in the Bootheel and has more commercial infrastructure than surrounding agricultural counties. The Mississippi River access and the regional hub status create some minor social variety. Low competition for any outsider who arrives.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Pemiscot County is deep Bootheel cotton country with a county seat of 6,000 people. Caruthersville has more commerce than neighboring counties but the social environment is limited. High poverty rates shape the county's social character.
Lower score (below 6)
Pemiscot County is consistently among the most economically distressed in Missouri — high poverty, limited education, and a social environment shaped by agricultural decline. The Bootheel's social world is entirely local family networks. An outsider has no real entry here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Pemiscot, Missouri?
$40k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Pemiscot, Missouri?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Pemiscot, Missouri?
21% men have degree
What's the average male height in Pemiscot, Missouri?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Pemiscot, Missouri?
Local women avg 29.3