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Housing in Nodaway County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Nodaway County averages $786/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Nodaway County FMR Area are $755 for a studio, $760 for 1‑bedroom, $959 for 2‑bedroom, $1,228 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,609 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $173 increase for a 2-bedroom in Nodaway County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Nodaway County was 2.8% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
