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Missouri Economy Indicators

Missouri Economy Indicators

This series explores business, industry, workforce and demographic topics that impact Missouri’s economy.

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Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

Mallory L. RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesTaylorAnn WashburnProgram Coordinator, Division of Applied Social SciencesIn rural communities with low natural amenities, population decline has frustrated rural ...

How Broadband Adoption and Availability Impacted Rural Employment During COVID-19

Publication date: June 1, 2022

Catherine IsleyFormer Exceed Graduate Research AssistantZane NicholsExceed Undergraduate Communications AssistantSarah A. LowAssociate Professor of Regional Economics, MU Extension ExceedIn Missouri and across the U.S., an urban-rural “digital ...

Missouri Health Care Availability and Outcomes Differ Regionally

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

Maria KuhnsMissouri SBDC and former Exceed Graduate Research AssistantSarah A. LowAssociate Professor of Regional Economics, Division of Applied Social SciencesCommunities throughout the U.S. face challenges related to sustaining a health care ...

Broadband Technologies: A Primer on Access and Solutions

Publication date: June 1, 2021

Sarah A. LowExceed Director and Associate ProfessorCatherine IsleyExceed Graduate Research AssistantAlan SpellExceed Assistant Extension ProfessorMatt KuresCommunity Development Specialist, University of WisconsinTessa ConroyAssistant Professor, ...

Population Trends in Missouri and Its Regions

Publication date: May 1, 2021

Mark C. WhiteAssociate Extension Professor. Labor and Workforce DevelopmentExecutive summaryThe pace at which places gain or lose population can reveal much about their overall economic health. Growing populations often mean an expanding economy with ...

Economic Impact of Opioid Use Disorder in Missouri

Publication date: March 1, 2021

Mark C. WhiteAssociate Extension Professor. Labor and Workforce DevelopmentAlan SpellAssistant Extension Professor, Community Development ProgramExecutive summaryThis brief supports University of Missouri Extension’s Substance Abuse and Mental ...

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Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 4, Issue 02: Childcare Access – Jan. 30, 2023 (PDF)

There are roughly 4.5 available childcare slots for every 10 children under the age of 5 in Missouri.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 4, Issue 04: Electricity Prices for Businesses – March 13, 2023 (PDF)

Missouri’s average 2022 electricity prices were 9.82 and 8.10 cents per kilowatt-hour for commercial and industrial customers, respectively. These rates were lower than the U.S. average for similar customers.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 4, Issue 08: Food Access & Health – June 12, 2023 (PDF)

A significant number of Missourians lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables – approximately 88% eat fewer than five servings a day.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Issue 15: Business Applications and Churn — Oct. 19, 2020 (PDF)

Even in difficult economic times, entrepreneurs see opportunities and start new businesses. In the first 40 weeks of 2020, Missouri had 5.9% more applications filed to start new payroll businesses than the same time in 2019. But past survivability ...

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 05: Business Applications and Ownership Motivators – March 1, 2021 (PDF)

In 2020, business applications surged over 10% from the year prior. One reason for the spike could be people starting businesses after a job loss, but another motivation could be entrepreneurs responding to new income opportunities.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 14: New Payroll Business Applications – Sept. 13, 2021 (PDF)

Despite the pandemic, Missouri payroll business applications have grown and by late August were 27% higher than 2020 levels.

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