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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Missouri by County
Education: At least high school
Ages 25+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Missouri

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,897,379.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 21 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 206,814,893.
• Rank within US : N/A

Worth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 1,316.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 261 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 81.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 1,971.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2899 of 3143

Mercer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Scotland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 74.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,182.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3096 of 3143

Schuyler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,438.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 766 of 3143

Holt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,854.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Carter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 80.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,871.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2932 of 3143

Putnam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,199.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Atchison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,475.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Sullivan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,610.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Reynolds County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 81.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2889 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,718.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1531 of 3143

Gentry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,758.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1712 of 3143

Shannon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 83.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,249.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2703 of 3143

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,253.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Chariton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,754.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Daviess County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 84.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 4,817.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Dade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,066.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Oregon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 85.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,188.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2502 of 3143

Maries County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,349.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2042 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Lewis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,553.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3143

Caldwell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,669.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Ozark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 85.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,714.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Hickory County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,731.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Grundy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,733.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Iron County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 85.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,857.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2437 of 3143

Howard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,906.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3143

St. Clair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,981.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Ripley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 82.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,104.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2797 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 81.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,573.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Bollinger County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,866.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Mississippi County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 83.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,873.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2691 of 3143

Ralls County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,915.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1093 of 3143

Barton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2121 of 3143

DeKalb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,111.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1759 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,166.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Douglas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,329.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Linn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,528.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,793.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2042 of 3143

Osage County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Pemiscot County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 84.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,409.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2554 of 3143

Dent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 83.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,581.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2691 of 3143

Moniteau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 84.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,626.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2630 of 3143

Livingston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,870.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2229 of 3143

Cedar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1800 of 3143

New Madrid County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,426.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

Macon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,721.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Gasconade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,746.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

Bates County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,167.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Cooper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1546 of 3143

Wright County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 84.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,592.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,825.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2133 of 3143

Dallas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,953.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1780 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,426.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Nodaway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,852.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Vernon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,907.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3143

Andrew County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,184.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Morgan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 80.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,357.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2920 of 3143

Ste. Genevieve County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,379.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Saline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,789.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2333 of 3143

McDonald County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 82.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,077.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2767 of 3143

Adair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,200.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,696.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1859 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,790.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 85.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,890.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 85.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,915.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 14,209.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Ray County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 14,520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1685 of 3143

Dunklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 81.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 14,759.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2899 of 3143

Audrain County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,004.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3143

Randolph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,261.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Texas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,451.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3143

Miller County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,456.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Stoddard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 83.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 16,764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 17,318.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 18,738.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2031 of 3143

Laclede County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 85.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,073.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2469 of 3143

Barry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,126.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2366 of 3143

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,261.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,471.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,531.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2100 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 88.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,921.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3143

Stone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,935.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1124 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 23,344.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Howell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 86.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 23,902.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2229 of 3143

Butler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 84.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,410.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3143

Pettis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,287.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2100 of 3143

Phelps County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,684.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1620 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 27,757.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Callaway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,410.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 30,195.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Camden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 31,322.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 734 of 3143

Taney County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 35,710.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 36,401.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1736 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 38,756.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1345 of 3143

St. Francois County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 87.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 41,094.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2213 of 3143

Cape Girardeau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 49,946.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Cole County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 50,130.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 51,600.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1546 of 3143

Christian County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 59,161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 67,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 71,949.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 89.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 73,093.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Platte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 96.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 73,658.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 46 of 3143

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 109,352.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 92.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 147,887.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 166,966.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 188,795.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3143

St. Louis City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 191,353.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

St. Charles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 95.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 275,099.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 140 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 91.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 450,755.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1147 of 3143

St. Louis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 94.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 655,172.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 2:04 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Education: At least high school, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.