City safety & data profile

BransonMO

Branson, MO is a 11K-resident city in Taney County with a median household income of $51,978.

Taney County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Branson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Branson has a population larger than 9% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $251,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 91%
By size
$51,978
Median income
$251,000
Median home
20.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Branson

Branson posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Branson area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Branson

Where Branson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,978 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Branson, MO beyond the headline numbers

Branson sits inside Taney County, Missouri, at roughly 36.64°N, -93.22°W. Population 11,431, $51,978 median household income. Median home value $251,000, median rent $961. Poverty rate 20.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Branson's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.2%, then short sleep duration at 36.9%. 1 hospital in/around Branson, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Branson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,431
Branson
Median Income
$51,978
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$251,000
+10% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Taney County) - Branson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
57K+8%
Median Income
$56,497+47%
Median Home Value
$218,800+69%
Poverty Rate
15.6%-17%
Unemployment
3.9%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Branson, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$961/mo
Poverty Rate
20.2% +42% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%
Work From Home 8.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 81%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.2%
Short Sleep Duration
36.9%
Obesity
35.7%
Physical Inactivity
32%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.2%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Diabetes
13.8%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Branson, MO? ▼
Branson, MO has a population of 11,431 people, located in Taney County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Branson? ▼
The median household income in Branson, MO is $51,978 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.2%.
What is the median home value in Branson? ▼
The median home value in Branson, MO is $251,000. Median rent is $961/month.
What are the top health concerns in Branson? ▼
The top health indicators in Branson include High Blood Pressure (40.2%), Short Sleep Duration (36.9%), Obesity (35.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Branson? ▼
Branson has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Branson? ▼
The median age in Branson, MO is 39.3 years. 27.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Branson, MO is located in Taney County, Missouri. With a population of 11K and a $51,978 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Branson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Branson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Branson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Taney County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.