Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Population 17,110

Poplar Bluff is located in Butler County, MO. The population is 17,110, making Poplar Bluff the largest city in Butler County.

There are 13 public schools in Poplar Bluff with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Poplar Bluff is moderate , and there are 176 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Poplar Bluff is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Poplar Bluff property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Poplar Bluff include Poplar Bluff Township, Beaver Dam Township and Harviell.

Poplar Bluff Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

5.31% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 64
  • Violent Crimes: 191
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 534
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

86.83% Higher than national avg.
  • 176 offenders in Poplar Bluff
  • 102.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

129 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 116

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Poplar Bluff, MO and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Poplar Bluff's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Sacred Heart School

Westwood Baptist Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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176 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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26 Former Drug Labs view all

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25 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Poplar Bluff, MO issued 25 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 25 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 18 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Poplar Bluff, MO issued 23 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 23 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $498
  • 1 Bedroom: $530
  • 2 Bedrooms: $698
  • 3 Bedrooms: $944
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,109

Zip Codes

63901 63902

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Environmental Hazards

129 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Poplar Bluff, MO has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Poplar Bluff, MO is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Poplar Bluff, MO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.9°
  • February 40.22°
  • March 50.8°
  • April 59.83°
  • May 67.86°
  • June 78.77°
  • July 80.72°
  • August 78.4°
  • September 69.65°
  • October 59.15°
  • November 47.88°
  • December 38.75°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Poplar Bluff, MO

Earthquakes
Poplar Bluff, MO has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Poplar Bluff, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Poplar Bluff, MO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Poplar Bluff, MO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Poplar Bluff, MO: $31,675

Unemployment

Unemployment in Poplar Bluff is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.18%
White Collar - 51.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Jason Smith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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28 Cemeteries view all

32 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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