Bollinger County

Bollinger County is a rural county in southeastern Missouri, located along the eastern edge of the Ozark foothills and within the state’s Cape Girardeau–Poplar Bluff regional sphere. Established in 1851 and named for early settler George Frederick Bollinger, it developed as an agricultural and timber-producing area tied to nearby river and rail markets in the Mississippi lowlands. The county is small in population, with roughly 12,000–13,000 residents in recent decades, and has a low population density outside its incorporated towns. Its landscape includes wooded ridges, narrow valleys, and small streams, reflecting the transition between the Ozarks and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. The local economy has historically centered on farming, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing and services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in adjacent counties. The county seat is Marble Hill.

Bollinger County is located in southeastern Missouri in the Ozarks region, with Marble Hill as the county seat. For local government and planning resources, visit the Bollinger County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Bollinger County, Missouri, the county had:

• Population (2023 estimate): 11,961
• Population (2020 Census): 12,363

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Bollinger County:

• Under age 18: 22.1%
• Age 65 and over: 21.9%
• Female persons: 50.4%
• Male persons: 49.6% (derived as the remainder of the population)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Bollinger County (race categories are reported as shares of total population; “Hispanic or Latino” is an ethnicity reported separately):

• White alone: 96.2%
• Black or African American alone: 0.4%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.3%
• Asian alone: 0.2%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
• Two or more races: 2.7%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 0.9%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Bollinger County:

• Households (2019–2023): 4,674
• Persons per household (2019–2023): 2.45
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2019–2023): 77.4%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2019–2023): $131,000
• Median gross rent (2019–2023): $633
• Housing units (2023): 5,391

Bollinger County is a largely rural county in southeast Missouri; low population density and longer last‑mile distances can constrain fixed-network buildout, affecting how consistently residents can access email from home versus mobile connections.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not published; broadband and device access from the American Community Survey serve as proxies because email adoption closely tracks reliable internet and computer availability. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), key digital access indicators for Bollinger County include rates of households with broadband internet subscriptions and households with a computer (desktop/laptop/tablet). Lower broadband subscription or computer access typically corresponds to greater reliance on smartphones for email and reduced use of feature-rich email clients.

Age structure also influences email adoption: older populations generally show lower adoption and more access barriers (skills, accessibility needs). County age distribution is available via ACS demographic tables; a higher share of older adults tends to shift email access toward simplified interfaces and intermittent use.

Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email use than age and connectivity; county sex composition is available from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Infrastructure limitations in rural areas commonly include fewer wired providers and gaps in high-speed coverage; corroborating local context can be found through FCC National Broadband Map availability data.

Bollinger County is in southeastern Missouri, within the Ozarks’ foothills and the broader Mississippi embayment transition zone. It is predominantly rural with small population centers (notably Marble Hill) and substantial forested and hilly terrain. These characteristics, along with low population density, tend to increase the cost per mile of building cellular and backhaul infrastructure and can contribute to localized coverage gaps, especially in valleys and heavily wooded areas.

Data scope and limitations (county-level)

County-specific mobile adoption measures (such as smartphone ownership rates) are not routinely published at the county level in a consistent, comparable way. Publicly available county-level evidence is strongest for (1) network availability from federal coverage datasets and (2) broadband subscription indicators from Census surveys that do not always distinguish mobile from fixed service.

Key sources used for Bollinger County are:

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadband availability and mobile coverage reporting via the FCC National Broadband Map
• Census household subscription indicators via Census.gov (data.census.gov)
• Missouri statewide broadband planning and context via the Missouri Department of Economic Development broadband program

Network availability (coverage) versus household adoption (use)

Mobile connectivity in the county is best described by separating:

• Network availability (supply): Whether 4G LTE or 5G service is reported as available in locations across the county by providers (coverage footprints).
• Household adoption (demand): Whether households actually subscribe to internet service, and whether their devices and plans support mobile broadband use.

These two measures do not move together in rural areas; reported 4G/5G availability can be high along highways or around towns while adoption can lag due to affordability, device constraints, plan limits, or reliance on other options.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

Direct “mobile penetration” (mobile subscriptions per capita) is generally not published at the county level in widely used public datasets.

County-relevant access indicators that are available:

• Household internet subscription status: The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) includes tables on whether households have an internet subscription and the type of computing devices present. These tables are available through Census.gov.
  • Limitation: ACS internet subscription categories can include fixed broadband and cellular data plans, but public extracts commonly used for counties do not always separate mobile-only subscriptions cleanly in a way that supports precise “mobile penetration” statements.
• Broadband availability by technology (including mobile broadband): The FCC map provides provider-reported availability layers that include mobile broadband and can be filtered geographically for Bollinger County using the FCC National Broadband Map.
  • Limitation: Availability reflects provider filings and modeled coverage; it does not measure actual in-home performance or whether residents subscribe.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G vs 5G availability)

4G LTE

• 4G LTE is the baseline mobile broadband technology across rural Missouri, including Bollinger County, and is typically the most geographically extensive layer of service outside the immediate footprints of newer 5G deployments.
• In practice, LTE coverage tends to be more continuous near population centers and along major road corridors than in heavily wooded, rugged, or sparsely populated areas.

Primary reference for location-specific checks:

• FCC National Broadband Map (mobile coverage)

5G

• 5G availability in rural counties is often uneven and may be concentrated around towns, along highways, or where backhaul and tower upgrades have occurred.
• The FCC map provides the most standardized public view of reported 5G coverage footprints by provider in the county, allowing distinctions between LTE and 5G layers.

Primary reference for reported 5G footprints:

• FCC National Broadband Map (5G availability)

Important distinction: FCC availability layers indicate where service is reported as available, not the share of residents using 5G-capable devices or subscribing to 5G service plans.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-specific device-type shares are limited, but two public data approaches are relevant:

• Household device presence (ACS): ACS provides county-level indicators on whether households have a computer and what types (desktop/laptop/tablet), and in some tables whether households rely on handheld devices for internet access. These can be retrieved for Bollinger County through Census.gov.
  • Interpretation constraint: These measures capture household-level access and device presence rather than individual smartphone ownership rates.
• Mobile network capability and device ecosystem: In rural settings, smartphones are typically the primary mobile internet device, with supplemental use of tablets and mobile hotspots in some households. Quantifying the exact split for Bollinger County is not possible from standard county-level public datasets without using proprietary market research.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Rural settlement pattern and tower economics

• Low population density and dispersed housing increase per-user infrastructure costs. This typically affects:
  • The number of towers justified economically
  • The speed of upgrades to newer technologies (e.g., broad 5G coverage)
  • Backhaul investments needed to support higher-capacity service

Terrain and vegetation

• The county’s hilly/rolling topography and forest cover can reduce signal propagation and create “shadowed” areas behind ridges or in valleys, particularly for higher-frequency bands used in some 5G deployments. This factor affects network performance variability even where nominal coverage is reported.

Transportation corridors and town-centered coverage

• Mobile coverage and higher-capacity upgrades commonly concentrate:
  • In and around towns (such as Marble Hill)
  • Along key road corridors where traffic volumes support investment
    This pattern influences both availability (where signals are strong) and adoption/usage (where mobile service is dependable enough to substitute for fixed broadband).

Income, age, and subscription affordability (adoption-side)

• Demographic factors such as income distribution, age structure, and educational attainment can influence smartphone replacement cycles, the ability to maintain unlimited data plans, and willingness to rely on mobile as a primary connection.
• County-level demographic baselines are available through Census.gov, but they do not directly quantify mobile plan adoption.

Practical summary for Bollinger County (evidence-based)

• Availability: 4G LTE is generally the most widespread mobile broadband layer; 5G presence is best verified through provider-reported footprints on the FCC National Broadband Map and is typically more localized in rural counties.
• Adoption: County-level mobile-specific adoption rates are not published in a single authoritative public series; the most relevant public proxy indicators are ACS household internet subscription and device-access tables on Census.gov, which describe household connectivity but do not yield a definitive “mobile penetration” statistic for the county.
• Drivers: Rural geography, low density, and terrain/vegetation are principal factors shaping connectivity consistency and the pace of network upgrades, while demographic factors primarily affect the affordability and type of subscriptions households maintain.

External reference links

• FCC National Broadband Map (mobile and broadband availability)
• Census.gov (ACS tables for internet subscription and devices)
• Missouri Department of Economic Development broadband program
• Bollinger County, Missouri official website

Bollinger County is a rural county in southeastern Missouri (Ozarks/Bootheel transition area) with Marble Hill as the county seat and nearby small communities such as Bollinger Mill and areas tied to Cape Girardeau’s regional labor and media market. Its lower population density, higher reliance on local institutions (schools, churches, county government), and longer travel distances for services typically correspond with heavier use of mobile-first social networking for community updates, local commerce, and event coordination relative to in-person options.

User statistics (penetration and activity)

• County-specific social media penetration is not published in a standard, public dataset at the county level; most authoritative measurement is available at the U.S. national and state level rather than for Bollinger County specifically.
• U.S. adult usage baseline: About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, according to Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet. This is the most commonly cited benchmark for overall adult penetration in the United States.
• Smartphone access context: Social media use in rural places tends to be mediated by mobile access; national smartphone adoption is tracked in Pew Research Center’s Mobile Fact Sheet, which provides the baseline for mobile connectivity that commonly underpins social platform participation.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National survey evidence consistently shows that use is highest among younger adults and declines with age:

• 18–29: Highest overall participation across major platforms, and the highest rates of daily use on multiple platforms (nationally).
• 30–49: High adoption and frequent use, with strong participation on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (nationally).
• 50–64: Moderate-to-high adoption, dominated by Facebook and YouTube (nationally).
• 65+: Lower adoption relative to younger groups, with Facebook and YouTube most common among users (nationally). These patterns are summarized in Pew Research Center’s platform-by-demographic breakdowns.

Gender breakdown

County-level gender splits by platform are not typically published, but U.S. survey data shows measurable differences by platform:

• Women are more likely than men to use Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
• Men are more likely than women to use Reddit and some discussion-oriented platforms. These differences are reported in the demographic tables in Pew Research Center’s social media research.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)

No authoritative, public source provides platform market share specifically for Bollinger County; the most reliable figures are national estimates for U.S. adults, which provide a defensible baseline for likely local ranking:

• YouTube: 83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: 68%
• Instagram: 47%
• Pinterest: 35%
• TikTok: 33%
• LinkedIn: 30%
• WhatsApp: 29%
• Snapchat: 27%
• X (formerly Twitter): 22%
• Reddit: 22%
  Source: Pew Research Center, Social Media Fact Sheet (platform usage among U.S. adults).

Practical implication for Bollinger County: In rural Missouri counties, the typical “reach” hierarchy for broad community visibility is generally Facebook and YouTube first, followed by Instagram and TikTok for younger audiences, reflecting both national penetration and common rural communication patterns (community groups, local notices, and video-based information).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Community information and local networks (Facebook-dominant): Rural counties commonly show heavy reliance on Facebook for community announcements, school/sports updates, local government notices, marketplace listings, and informal mutual-aid networks. Pew’s research documents Facebook’s broad reach across age groups relative to other platforms (Pew platform reach tables).
• Video-first consumption (YouTube across ages): YouTube’s very high adoption nationally (83% of adults) supports strong usage for how-to content, news clips, music, and local-interest video, with comparatively wide age coverage (Pew Research Center).
• Younger-skewing short-form video (TikTok) and visual platforms (Instagram/Snapchat): Engagement among younger adults is more concentrated in short-form video and messaging/visual-first posting, with TikTok and Snapchat usage dropping sharply with age in national surveys (Pew demographic splits by platform).
• Lower emphasis on professional networking (LinkedIn) in rural settings: Nationally, LinkedIn use correlates strongly with higher educational attainment and professional/urban labor markets; rural counties tend to show less day-to-day reliance on LinkedIn compared with Facebook/YouTube (supported by the education/income gradients in Pew’s platform demographics).
• Engagement cadence: Nationally, many users report daily use on major platforms, particularly among younger adults; Facebook and YouTube remain common “daily touchpoints” across wider age ranges than most other platforms (summarized across Pew’s social media updates and fact sheets: Pew Research Center).

Bollinger County family and associate-related records include Missouri vital records (birth and death certificates) and court records affecting family relationships (marriage dissolution, paternity, guardianship, name changes, and adoptions). Birth and death records are created at the county level but are maintained and issued under the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Bureau of Vital Records; certified copies are requested through DHSS, including mail and service-center options described on the Missouri DHSS Vital Records page.

Court-managed family case files are maintained by the Bollinger County Circuit Clerk (Missouri’s 34th Judicial Circuit). Public access to nonconfidential case information is provided through the statewide Missouri Case.net docket system. Local court location and contact details for in-person access are listed on the Bollinger County Circuit Court directory page. Recorded instruments that can document family or associate relationships (deeds, liens, some marriage-related filings) are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds; county office access information is provided on the Bollinger County, Missouri (official county website).

Privacy restrictions apply to certified vital records (birth records are closed for an extended period; death records for a shorter period under state rule), and adoption files are generally sealed except as authorized by law. Court records may be partially redacted or closed for juveniles, adoptions, and sensitive family matters.

Types of records available

Marriage records

• Marriage license and application: Issued by the Bollinger County Recorder of Deeds and returned after the ceremony for recording.
• Recorded marriage certificate (marriage record): The recorded instrument created when the completed license is returned and entered into the county’s permanent records.
• Marriage book/index entries: Index information maintained by the Recorder of Deeds to locate recorded marriages.

Divorce records

• Divorce case file: Filed and maintained by the Bollinger County Circuit Court (domestic relations/civil case).
• Divorce decree (judgment): The court’s final judgment dissolving the marriage, contained in the case record and reflected on the court’s docket/judgment entries.

Annulment records

• Annulment case file and judgment: Filed and maintained by the Bollinger County Circuit Court. Annulments are handled as court proceedings and result in a judgment declaring the marriage invalid under Missouri law.

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Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Recorder of Deeds (marriage)

• Filing location: Marriage licenses are issued and recorded at the Bollinger County Recorder of Deeds.
• Access methods:
  • In-person access to recorded instruments and indexes at the Recorder of Deeds office.
  • Request by mail/other office procedures as permitted by the Recorder’s administrative practices (format, fees, and acceptable identification are set locally).
  • Statewide/archival copies: Missouri maintains statewide vital records for marriages; certified copies are generally obtainable through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Bureau of Vital Records. See: Missouri DHSS — Vital Records.

Circuit Court (divorce and annulment)

• Filing location: Divorce and annulment actions are filed in the Bollinger County Circuit Court (within Missouri’s court system).
• Access methods:
  • In-person review of public case records at the circuit clerk’s office, subject to court rules and redactions.
  • Statewide case lookup/docket access through Missouri Courts’ public portal for many case types, subject to availability and access rules: Missouri Case.net.
  • Certified copies of judgments/decrees are issued by the circuit clerk under court procedures and fee schedules.

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Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record (Recorder of Deeds)

Commonly includes:

• Full legal names of the parties
• Date and place of the marriage license issuance and/or recording
• Date of marriage ceremony and officiant’s name/title (as returned on the completed license)
• Ages or dates of birth (varies by period/form)
• Residences/addresses and/or county/state of residence (varies by period/form)
• Witnesses (when required/recorded on the form used at the time)
• Recorder’s file number/book and page or instrument number for indexing and retrieval

Divorce decree and case file (Circuit Court)

Commonly includes:

• Names of the parties; case number; filing date; venue (Bollinger County)
• Findings and legal basis for dissolution under Missouri law
• Date the dissolution is granted and the terms of the judgment
• Orders regarding:
  • Division of property and allocation of debts
  • Spousal maintenance (alimony), when awarded
  • Child custody, parenting time, and child support (when applicable)
  • Attorney fees and other costs (when awarded)
• Related pleadings and exhibits in the case file (petitions, motions, affidavits), subject to confidentiality rules and redactions

Annulment judgment and case file (Circuit Court)

Commonly includes:

• Names of the parties; case number; filing date; venue
• Court findings and judgment declaring the marriage invalid
• Related orders (property, support, and custody issues may be addressed depending on circumstances)
• Associated pleadings and filings, subject to confidentiality rules and redactions

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Privacy or legal restrictions

Marriage records

• Public record status: County-recorded marriage records are generally treated as public records in Missouri, accessible through the Recorder of Deeds, with administrative controls on certified-copy issuance and identification requirements.
• Certified copies: Access to certified copies may be limited by state vital-records rules (particularly for more recent records) and may require proof of eligibility or identification through the issuing authority (Recorder of Deeds and/or DHSS).
• Redaction: Certain personal identifiers (such as Social Security numbers) are not intended for public display and may be redacted or excluded consistent with Missouri record-handling practices.

Divorce and annulment records

• Public access with exceptions: Court dockets and many filings are generally public, but Missouri Court Operating Rules and court orders can restrict access to specific documents or information.
• Confidential content: Records involving minors, abuse/neglect proceedings, certain protection or mental health matters, and information designated confidential by rule or statute can be sealed or restricted. Financial account numbers and other sensitive identifiers are subject to redaction requirements.
• Certified copies: Certified copies of decrees/judgments are provided by the circuit clerk under court certification procedures; access to nonpublic filings remains restricted even when a case exists on a public docket.

Bollinger County is a rural county in southeastern Missouri, centered on the county seat of Marble Hill and the largest city of Bollinger Mill/nearby communities and the City of Advance just outside the county’s core service area. The county is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson regional economy and is characterized by low-density settlement, a high share of single-family housing, and commuting ties to nearby employment centers. Population and many countywide indicators are most consistently reported via the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates and federal commuting datasets.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Bollinger County public K–12 education is primarily provided through local R‑districts serving small towns and surrounding rural areas. A consolidated, authoritative school-by-school list varies by source and year; the most consistent public directory is maintained by the state.

• The most reliable current directory is the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) (use district and school directories for Bollinger County).
• Commonly referenced districts serving the county include:
  • Bollinger County R‑I School District (Leopold)
  • Woodland R‑IV School District (Marble Hill)
  • Zalma R‑V School District (Zalma)
  • Meadow Heights R‑II School District (serves parts of the region; coverage can include county-adjacent areas depending on attendance boundaries)

Because attendance boundaries and “serves” areas can cross county lines, school counts and exact school names are best taken from DESE’s live directory rather than static third‑party summaries.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios and 4‑year graduation rates are reported by district and building in DESE’s annual accountability and district profiles. Countywide rollups are not always published as a single metric; district-level values are the primary proxy for the county.
• The most defensible reference point is DESE’s district/school profiles and MSIP/ESSA reporting: DESE district and school data.

Adult educational attainment (county residents)

Adult education levels are most consistently available from the ACS (population 25+).

• Bollinger County’s adult attainment profile generally reflects a high school–oriented distribution, with a smaller share holding bachelor’s degrees or higher than the Missouri statewide average.
• The most recent ACS 5‑year table set for Bollinger County can be accessed via the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) (Educational Attainment table for population 25+).

Note on specificity: Exact percentages for high school diploma (or equivalent) and bachelor’s degree and higher should be pulled from the most recent ACS 5‑year release for Bollinger County on data.census.gov; those values are not consistently mirrored across secondary sources without lag.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP/dual credit)

• In rural Missouri districts, Career and Technical Education (CTE) (agriculture, industrial arts, health/consumer sciences, and skilled trades pathways) is a common programmatic emphasis, often delivered through district offerings and regional career centers.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-credit participation varies by district size and staffing; many rural districts emphasize dual credit through regional community colleges more than broad AP course catalogs.
• DESE program reporting and district course catalogs are the primary sources for confirmed offerings: DESE Career Education and district websites.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Missouri public districts generally report safety planning aligned with state requirements (emergency operations plans, drills, visitor controls, and coordination with local law enforcement).
• Counseling resources are typically staffed at the district level (school counselors; sometimes shared roles in smaller buildings) with referrals to community mental health providers in the region.
• The most consistently documented safety and student support structures appear in DESE compliance guidance and district handbooks; DESE provides statewide frameworks and reporting references: DESE school safety resources.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent available)

• The standard official measure is published through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). County unemployment rates are updated regularly and can be pulled for the latest month or annual average from BLS/partner portals.
• The most authoritative access points are:
  • BLS LAUS (Local Area Unemployment Statistics)
  • Missouri’s labor market portal (often easier for county series): Missouri economic and labor market data

Note on specificity: A single “most recent year” figure should be taken from the latest annual average series for Bollinger County in LAUS; values vary year to year and are not reliably identical across third‑party summaries.

Major industries and employment sectors

Bollinger County’s economy is typical of rural southeast Missouri, with employment concentrated in:

• Educational services (public schools)
• Health care and social assistance
• Retail trade
• Manufacturing (often in the broader region rather than solely within the county)
• Construction
• Public administration
• Agriculture/forestry-related work (more visible in land use than in large payroll counts)

The ACS provides the most consistent county-level industry composition (by employed civilians 16+): ACS industry and occupation tables.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

County occupational structure is generally weighted toward:

• Management, business, and administrative support (smaller share than metro areas)
• Sales and office
• Service occupations (health support, food service, protective services)
• Production, transportation, and material moving
• Construction and extraction
• Education and health practitioners (regionally significant)

County-specific occupation distributions are available through ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Bollinger County shows a high share of drive-alone commuting typical of rural counties, with limited public transit usage.
• Mean commute times are reported in the ACS (commute time to work), and county-to-county worker flows are available from federal commuting datasets.

Primary sources:

• ACS commuting characteristics (means of transportation, travel time)
• LEHD OnTheMap for residence-to-work flows and in-/out-commuting patterns

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

• Rural counties in the Cape Girardeau–Jackson orbit commonly have net out-commuting (more residents working outside the county than jobs located inside it).
• LEHD OnTheMap is the standard source for quantifying:
  • The share of employed residents working in-county vs. out-of-county
  • Primary destination counties for commuters
    Source: LEHD OnTheMap commuting flows

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

• Bollinger County’s housing tenure is predominantly owner-occupied, consistent with rural Missouri patterns (high single-family share and lower apartment concentration).
• The most recent county homeownership and renter percentages are reported in ACS housing tenure tables: ACS housing tenure (owner vs. renter).

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home value (owner-occupied housing unit value) is reported in the ACS and is the most comparable countywide statistic.
• Trend context: many rural Missouri counties experienced notable appreciation from 2020–2023, with slower growth thereafter compared with major metros; county-specific trend confirmation should rely on ACS year-over-year comparisons or reputable market indices that publish county series.
• Authoritative baseline: ACS median value of owner-occupied housing units.

Proxy note: Private-market indexes (e.g., Zillow) can show more timely changes, but methodology differs; ACS remains the standard for consistent county comparability.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent is available from the ACS and serves as the standard “typical rent” measure across counties: ACS median gross rent.
• In rural counties like Bollinger, the rental market is often smaller, with limited large multifamily supply; rent distributions can be affected by a small number of properties and mobile homes.

Types of housing (structure mix)

Bollinger County’s housing stock is typically dominated by:

• Single-family detached homes (largest share)
• Manufactured housing/mobile homes (higher share than in urban counties)
• Small multifamily buildings (limited)
• Rural lots/acreage properties with outbuildings and agricultural-adjacent land uses

The structure type mix is published in ACS “Units in Structure” tables: ACS units in structure.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• The county’s settlement pattern is characterized by small-town nodes (e.g., Marble Hill and other unincorporated communities) with schools and basic services, surrounded by extensive rural residential areas.
• Proximity to amenities is most favorable near town centers and along primary corridors connecting to regional hubs (Cape Girardeau/Jackson area). County-level sources rarely quantify “walkability” in a standardized way; this is generally a qualitative pattern derived from land use and population density.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Property taxes in Missouri are administered locally, with effective rates varying by taxing jurisdiction (school district, county, and other local levies).
• Two standard ways to report this are:
  • Median real estate taxes paid (ACS)
  • Effective property tax rate estimates (computed from taxes/value, or published by some state/local dashboards)

Primary sources:

• ACS “Real estate taxes paid” (median taxes)
• Missouri Department of Revenue and local assessor/collector publications for levy rates and assessment practices (jurisdiction-specific)

Data limitation note: A single countywide “average rate” is not a uniform statutory number because levy rates differ by location within the county; median taxes paid (ACS) is the most comparable countywide proxy for typical homeowner cost.