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Carter County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$68K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$220K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,074
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$220K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.85%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.42%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.4.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.174

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Carter County compares

By median home value, Carter County is the 56th most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri, and its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Missouri.

Home values in Carter County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$111K$298K
counties in Missouri ranked by median home value
#MissouriMedian valueHomes
1Montgomery County$387K3,957
2Platte County$385K34,487
3Stone County$369K22,601
4Camden County$360K60,329
5St. Charles County$355K145,958
6Boone County$340K59,671
7Warren County$340K15,982
8Christian County$340K33,200
9Cass County$338K41,466
10Osage County$335K5,907
11Morgan County$335K23,378
12Daviess County$334K4,880
13Lincoln County$322K25,630
14Clay County$313K82,837
15Johnson County$309K17,456
16Clinton County$308K8,466
17Cole County$302K26,397
18Andrew County$295K7,539
19Callaway County$289K16,386
20Franklin County$280K42,193
21Gasconade County$280K7,142
22Miller County$279K12,045
23Jefferson County$276K82,041
24St. Louis County$276K358,701
56Carter County$220K1,074

115 counties in Missouri are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Carter County, most valuable first

About the Carter County market

What is the median home price in Carter County, MO?

The median sale price in Carter County, MO is $68,401 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Carter County, MO each year?

3 homes sold in Carter County, MO over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Carter County, MO?

Carter County, MO contains 1,074 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $220K.

How does Carter County, MO compare to the rest of Missouri?

By median home value, Carter County, MO is the 56th most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri. Its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Missouri. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Carter County, MO?

42% of homes in Carter County, MO are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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