Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 387, settled in 1911.
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Arbyrd, above both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 227 in Missouri we compare has a lower typical home value than Arbyrd. Arbyrd has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 253 in 1930, a peak of 704 in 1980, 404 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arbyrd, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Arbyrd.
Arbyrd’s median rent is $618 a month, where Missouri’s towns sit at $971 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Typical home values fell 9.2% in the year to September 2026. The typical Arbyrd home is worth about $59,000, down 9.2% in a year, 78% below the Missouri typical home.
| Arbyrd | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $618 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 64% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Arbyrd for work: only 2% work in town. Arbyrd’s median household income is $37,000. The top destinations are Paragould (25%), Kennett (6%) and Clay Township (6%).
| Arbyrd | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 13% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The July high in Arbyrd is 90°F. Arbyrd has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Arbyrd beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21. 33% of Arbyrd adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Arbyrd.
| Arbyrd | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 22% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Arbyrd | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32.1% | 15.8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 26.5% | 13.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 16.8% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Arbyrd; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Arbyrd residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Arbyrd’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Arbyrd ( AIR-burd) is a small town in southeast Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census. The town was officially incorporated in 1919.
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Arbyrd has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.