City profile
Poplar Bluff, MO
Butler County · Population 16,254
Poplar Bluff is a town in Butler County, MO with about 16,254 residents and a typical home value near $120,000. It is 129 miles from St. Louis, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$119,800
Typical monthly housing
$748
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Heat wave, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
121 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 18% Democratic / 82% Republican
Community
Population
16,254
Black population
9.1%
County
Butler County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 16,254 residents
- Typical home value about $120,000
- 129 miles from St. Louis, MO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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