The Town FilesCaruthersville, Missouri
City in Pemiscot County · population 5,562 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,700
- Household income
- $34,652
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 35.7
Caruthersville is a city of 5,562 people in Pemiscot County, Missouri. The median home is worth $107,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 80% of Missouri towns, better transit than 70% of Missouri towns.
How Caruthersville ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caruthersville is worth $107,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $34,652, which is more affordable than 31% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $801 a month. 47.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caruthersville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $801 | $855 |
| Median household income | $34,652 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 47.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Caruthersville
| People | Caruthersville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in Caruthersville
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 55.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.3 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caruthersville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 41 deaths and 311 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 10, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 13, 1967.
Severe weather in Pemiscot County since 1996
Pemiscot County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4636: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pemiscot County
Pemiscot County had 4,806 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,855 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Caruthersville itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Caruthersville
4 public schools with 1,074 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 501 | 13.9 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH | 9-12 | 249 | 12.5 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 181 | 10.1 |
| PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM. | PK-8 | 143 | 11.0 |
Towns near Caruthersville
- Tiptonville, TN17.2 mi · 3,976 people · home $106,500
- Portageville, MO17.2 mi · 2,942 people · home $152,400
- Dyersburg, TN18.6 mi · 16,164 people · home $168,300
- Kennett, MO21.6 mi · 10,515 people · home $112,000
- Blytheville, AR21.7 mi · 13,406 people · home $119,000
- Newbern, TN22.5 mi · 3,349 people · home $99,700
- Gosnell, AR22.5 mi · 2,910 people · home $98,700
- New Madrid, MO28.7 mi · 2,787 people · home $127,500
Caruthersville questions
Is Caruthersville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caruthersville scores better for retirees than 23% of Missouri towns and quieter than 25%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Caruthersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Caruthersville is valued at $107,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,652, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $801 a month.
What is the weather like in Caruthersville?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.3 inches of precipitation a year and 5.3 inches of snow.
Does Caruthersville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caruthersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)