Missouri ranks 33rd out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,367.45. The study is based on a total of 6,075,300 Missourians who received a reported $14,382,969,800 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Missouri varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Missouri. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Missouri.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Missouri?
City | Payments | Details |
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Columbia |
$1,448.57 |
Columbia ranks 28th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Columbia residents received $171,828,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Independence |
$2,728.65 |
Independence ranks 266th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Independence residents received $320,258,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Kansas City |
$1,881.47 |
Kansas City ranks 84th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Kansas City residents received $897,413,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lee's Summit |
$2,178.48 |
Lee's Summit ranks 141st of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Lee's Summit residents received $207,543,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
O'Fallon |
$1,758.71 |
O'Fallon ranks 69th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. O'Fallon residents received $149,923,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Springfield |
$2,223.45 |
Springfield ranks 152nd of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Springfield residents received $368,615,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
St. Charles |
$2,310.54 |
St. Charles ranks 180th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Charles residents received $159,487,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
St. Joseph |
$2,146.00 |
St. Joseph ranks 133rd of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Joseph residents received $164,853,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
St. Louis |
$1,777.73 |
St. Louis ranks 73rd of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Louis residents received $559,748,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
St. Peters |
$2,237.74 |
St. Peters ranks 156th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Peters residents received $126,152,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Missouri compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.
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Missouri Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Missouri? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Missouri and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Missouri Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Missouri in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.