Special Interest
Housing in Cedar County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cedar County averages $767/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cedar County FMR Area are $665 for a studio, $682 for 1‑bedroom, $895 for 2‑bedroom, $1,223 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,331 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $128 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cedar County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cedar County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
