Missouri Social Security

How does Missouri rank for social security payments?

Missouri ranks 33rd out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,367.45. The study is based on a total of 6,075,300 Missourians who received a reported $14,382,969,800 in Social Security Payments in the past year.

Missouri Social Security Payments By County

Missouri County Social Security Comparison

Missouri Social Security Received Map

Social Security Received By County

The percentage of households receiving social security in Missouri varies by county.

Applying For Social Security in Missouri

How do I apply for Social Security Benefits in Missouri?

Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Missouri. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Missouri.

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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pension Insurance
Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Disabled Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Disabled Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Independently Entitled Divorced Spouse's Benefits
Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment
Social Security Medicare Program
Social Security Medicare Savings Program
Social Security Mother's or Father's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Parent's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits
Social Security Special Benefits for Qualified WWII Veterans
Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)

Missouri Social Security Payments by City Statistics

How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Missouri?

City Payments Details

Columbia

$1,448.57

Columbia ranks 28th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Columbia residents received $171,828,900 in social security payments in the past year.

Independence

$2,728.65

Independence ranks 266th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Independence residents received $320,258,800 in social security payments in the past year.

Kansas City

$1,881.47

Kansas City ranks 84th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Kansas City residents received $897,413,800 in social security payments in the past year.

Lee's Summit

$2,178.48

Lee's Summit ranks 141st of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Lee's Summit residents received $207,543,800 in social security payments in the past year.

O'Fallon

$1,758.71

O'Fallon ranks 69th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. O'Fallon residents received $149,923,100 in social security payments in the past year.

Springfield

$2,223.45

Springfield ranks 152nd of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. Springfield residents received $368,615,100 in social security payments in the past year.

St. Charles

$2,310.54

St. Charles ranks 180th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Charles residents received $159,487,400 in social security payments in the past year.

St. Joseph

$2,146.00

St. Joseph ranks 133rd of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Joseph residents received $164,853,500 in social security payments in the past year.

St. Louis

$1,777.73

St. Louis ranks 73rd of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Louis residents received $559,748,700 in social security payments in the past year.

St. Peters

$2,237.74

St. Peters ranks 156th of 373 among cities in Missouri with the lowest social security payments. St. Peters residents received $126,152,700 in social security payments in the past year.

Research & Reports

Social Security Statistics

How does Missouri compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.

We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.

Social Security Statistics

Food Stamp Recipients in Missouri

Which areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Missouri? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.

Missouri Food Stamp Statistics

Missouri Poverty Statistics

Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Missouri? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Missouri and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.

Missouri Poverty Statistics

2018 Missouri Poverty Line

Household Size Poverty Level
1 $12,140
2 $16,460
3 $20,780
4 $25,100
5 $29,420
6 $33,740
Per Additional +$4,320

The poverty line for Missouri in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.

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