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Living in Poplar Bluff

Poplar Bluff is a city in the United States. The city had 10 schools in 2026. Poplar Bluff had a population of 16,254 in July 2026. For Poplar Bluff, median household income was US$41,941 a year in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Poplar Bluff?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$760 per month, while the median home value was US$119,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 53.1%, and the vacancy rate was 15.7% in July 2026. 53.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Poplar Bluff recurring monthly costs, € per month€953Private kindergarten€246Utilities, 85 m² flat€67Internet, 60 Mbps€46Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited67.11 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poplar Bluff (Wayback Machine capture 20240622102419)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly952.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poplar Bluff (Wayback Machine capture 20240622102419)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB45.93 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poplar Bluff (Wayback Machine capture 20240622102419)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home246.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poplar Bluff (Wayback Machine capture 20240622102419)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$760/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent53.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct15.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent668 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count733 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 232 people of 16,295 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Poplar Bluff is 4.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Poplar Bluff 4.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd41,941 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct60.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct82.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct15.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,026 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,827 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate4.88 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Poplar Bluff. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Poplar Bluff. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct83.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct22.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents124 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,298 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Poplar Bluff when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPoplar Bluff highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Poplar Bluff highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego248Poplar Bluffrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents248.3 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count149 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute17.59 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportPOF3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Poplar Bluff. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Poplar Bluff.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Poplar Bluff average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Poplar Bluff average monthly precipitation, mm040801201608893124143129959587101101125108JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 7 · Feb 9.7 · Mar 15 · Apr 21.1 · May 25.9 · Jun 30.5 · Jul 31.8 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 27.9 · Oct 22.1 · Nov 14.2 · Dec 8.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.4 · Feb -0.4 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 8.9 · May 14.4 · Jun 19.1 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 19.7 · Sep 15 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 2.9 · Dec -0.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average temperature by monthJan 2.3 · Feb 4.7 · Mar 9.3 · Apr 15 · May 20.1 · Jun 24.8 · Jul 26.5 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 21.4 · Oct 15.3 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 88.3 · Feb 93.2 · Mar 123.8 · Apr 143 · May 128.9 · Jun 95 · Jul 94.9 · Aug 87.4 · Sep 101.1 · Oct 100.5 · Nov 124.7 · Dec 108.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M325.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.56 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm541.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Bellmore16,297 residentsWestchester16,300 residentsHermitage16,308 residentsParkway16,282 residentsHartselle16,312 residentsSouthchase16,276 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Poplar Bluff residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.646 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents232 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density465.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population16,295 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population16,151 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Poplar Bluff a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker44%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–54%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on work · range 36–58%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–63%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–57%
Foreign residents232 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population16,295 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent53.67 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent668 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,026 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)2,827 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd119,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes53.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour51.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct66.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct15.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct14.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct85.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus6,271 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct3.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct75.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Poplar Bluff?

The median gross salary is 2,827 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Poplar Bluff?

The unemployment rate is 4.88 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Poplar Bluff?

Police recorded 248.3 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Poplar Bluff?

The published population is 16,295 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Poplar Bluff?

232 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Poplar Bluff a good place to live?

Poplar Bluff may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poplar Bluff (Wayback Machine capture 20240622102419) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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