In Phelps, Missouri, the median home price is $237,286, compared with the Missouri median of $263,326; median household income is $58,396; the population is 45,194; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 327.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Phelps at a glance
Population
45,194
Median Household Income
$58,396
Typical Home Value
$237,286
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
327.1
Avg Commute Time
19.1
About Phelps
Phelps has a population of 45,194. The median home value is $237,286, 10% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $58,396 (17% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Rolla, Dillon, and St. James.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Phelps
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Missouri
Every county in Missouri, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Missouri
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Missouri by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Missouri
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Missouri
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Missouri
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Missouri
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Missouri
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Missouri
- 10Best school ratingsMissouri School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Missouri
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Missouri
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Missouri
Phelps at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Phelps?
- Phelps has a population of 45,194 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Phelps?
- The median home value in Phelps is $237,286. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Phelps?
- Median household income in Phelps is $58,396 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Phelps in?
- Phelps is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Phelps?
- Phelps contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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