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Overall Rating: 82/100 · 430,000 veterans (9.1% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Missouri Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
100% exempt from state income tax
1.1% average effective rate
POW-only exemption; else income-tested credit
Full exemption ONLY for former POWs at 100% P&T. Other disabled vets get only the income-tested MO Property Tax Credit (≤$1,100). A tiered exemption is NOT law (pending possible Nov-2026 ballot).
Source ↗No general sales tax exemptions for veterans; prescription medications and medical equipment exempt for all residents
$60,120
VA Medical Center
1500 North Westwood Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 686-4151
Primary care, mental health, emergency department, surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology, women's health, dental, PTSD treatment, substance abuse treatment
State Tuition Reimbursement
Served after 9/11/2001, honorable discharge, Missouri resident 12+ months, enrolled at participating institution, completed degree/certificate
Median Home
$230,000
1BR Rent
$800/mo
COL Index
88.3
Unemployment
3.8%
Major employers: Boeing Defense (15,000+), BJC HealthCare, Emerson Electric, General Motors Wentzville, Express Scripts, Mastercard, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Pros: Best VA medical access in Missouri (Jefferson Barracks - 356 beds), strong aerospace/defense job market, affordable housing, cultural amenities, free museums, MLB Cardinals, NHL Blues, Scott Air Force Base nearby
Cons: Higher crime in certain city neighborhoods, hot humid summers, some aging infrastructure, property taxes higher in some counties
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