Highest Income Limits in Missouri — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Missouri. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Columbia, MO MSA MO $119,200 $58,150 $34,900
2 Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $105,500 $52,750 $33,000
3 Callaway County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $94,400 $47,200 $33,000
4 Cooper County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $93,300 $46,650 $33,000
5 Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $91,400 $45,700 $33,000
6 Moniteau County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $85,300 $43,950 $33,000
7 Howard County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $84,400 $42,200 $33,000
8 Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $84,100 $42,050 $33,000
9 Polk County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $80,300 $40,150 $33,000
10 Joplin, MO MSA MO $80,200 $40,100 $33,000
11 Dallas County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area MO $70,500 $38,750 $33,000