Branson, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 12,947 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: +114.0%
Males: 5,500  (42.5%)
Females: 7,447  (57.5%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 65616, 65737.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,952 (it was $31,997 in 2000)
Branson:

$48,952
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,611 (it was $20,461 in 2000)

Branson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $223,973 (it was $111,800 in 2000)
Branson:

$223,973
MO:

$221,200

Median gross rent in 2022: $913.

March 2022 cost of living index in Branson: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.8%
(20.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.9% for Black residents, 54.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 55.9% for American Indian residents, 43.7% for other race residents, 10.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Branson, MO (2022)
    • 10,19980.3%White alone
    • 1,1228.8%Hispanic
    • 6124.8%Black alone
    • 3873.0%Asian alone
    • 2041.6%Two or more races
    • 1140.9%Other race alone
    • 320.3%American Indian alone

Races in Branson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 84 registered sex offenders living in Branson, Missouri as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Branson is 134 to 1.


Crime rates in Branson by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(18.3)
1
(9.0)
1
(8.7)
1
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(17.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(12.9)
7
(66.5)
3
(28.4)
2
(18.6)
6
(55.0)
7
(62.7)
6
(52.1)
11
(94.9)
12
(103.7)
10
(86.3)
10
(85.6)
17
(144.7)
23
(195.0)
18
(138.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
9
(116.4)
19
(180.6)
15
(142.1)
20
(185.9)
22
(201.5)
25
(223.9)
33
(286.5)
25
(215.6)
15
(129.6)
10
(86.3)
16
(136.9)
10
(85.1)
6
(50.9)
7
(53.8)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
102
(1,319)
104
(988.6)
114
(1,080)
143
(1,329)
130
(1,191)
41
(367.1)
42
(364.7)
47
(405.4)
54
(466.7)
65
(560.9)
47
(402.1)
53
(451.3)
36
(305.2)
34
(261.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
116
(1,500)
142
(1,350)
154
(1,459)
149
(1,385)
95
(870.1)
121
(1,083)
222
(1,928)
155
(1,337)
187
(1,616)
129
(1,113)
118
(1,010)
111
(945.1)
46
(389.9)
53
(407.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
797
(10,305)
897
(8,527)
1,032
(9,775)
1,103
(10,252)
1,105
(10,121)
1,025
(9,178)
1,226
(10,645)
1,145
(9,877)
1,161
(10,034)
999
(8,620)
993
(8,496)
758
(6,454)
618
(5,239)
698
(5,361)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
15
(193.9)
23
(218.6)
52
(492.5)
45
(418.3)
61
(558.7)
49
(438.8)
81
(703.3)
88
(759.1)
94
(812.4)
96
(828.4)
62
(530.5)
65
(553.4)
47
(398.4)
62
(476.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(12.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.5)
1
(9.3)
3
(27.5)
5
(44.8)
3
(26.0)
2
(17.3)
3
(25.9)
3
(25.9)
7
(59.9)
4
(34.1)
1
(8.5)
3
(23.0)
City-Data.com crime index841.7777.2813.8876.9889.6686.7834.9788.3794.7696.1642.9600.2534.9459.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Branson, MO

Crime rate in Branson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 65 (45 officers - 39 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.81
Missouri average:

2.54
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Ancestries: German (18.4%), American (11.8%), English (11.8%), European (7.0%), Irish (6.4%), Italian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1912

Elevation: 722 feet

Land area: 16.2 square miles.

Population density: 800 people per square mile   (low).

Branson, Missouri map

671 residents are foreign born (2.1% Asia, 1.8% Europe, 1.0% Latin America, 0.6% Africa).

This city:

5.3%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,504 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,290 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (38.6 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (153.4 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (332.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Hollister, MO (1.5 miles ),
Table Rock, MO (1.8 miles ),
Indian Point, MO (2.3 miles ),
Kirbyville, MO (2.3 miles ),
Bull Creek, MO (2.5 miles ),
Rockaway Beach, MO (2.6 miles ),
Merriam Woods, MO (2.7 miles ),
Branson West, MO (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 36.64 N, Longitude: 93.25 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Missouri's Entertainment capital

Daytime population change due to commuting: +11,634 (+91.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,362 (76.0%)

Area code: 417

Distribution of median household income in Branson, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Branson, MO in 2022
Branson satellite photo by USGS

Branson tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 23 buildings, average cost: $131,100
  • 2021: 62 buildings, average cost: $166,200
  • 2020: 39 buildings, average cost: $151,800
  • 2019: 46 buildings, average cost: $166,000
  • 2018: 48 buildings, average cost: $169,200
  • 2017: 44 buildings, average cost: $179,700
  • 2016: 33 buildings, average cost: $173,000
  • 2015: 29 buildings, average cost: $168,300
  • 2014: 29 buildings, average cost: $199,800
  • 2013: 27 buildings, average cost: $183,700
  • 2012: 17 buildings, average cost: $165,300
  • 2011: 21 buildings, average cost: $188,800
  • 2010: 75 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 2009: 51 buildings, average cost: $86,200
  • 2008: 24 buildings, average cost: $294,600
  • 2007: 39 buildings, average cost: $319,700
  • 2006: 34 buildings, average cost: $196,600
  • 2005: 44 buildings, average cost: $186,600
  • 2004: 45 buildings, average cost: $164,500
  • 2003: 57 buildings, average cost: $127,900
  • 2002: 48 buildings, average cost: $113,600
  • 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 2000: 28 buildings, average cost: $123,200
  • 1999: 29 buildings, average cost: $102,700
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $90,400
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $80,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Branson, MO residents
Average permit cost in Branson, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Historical population in Branson, MO
Historical housing units in Branson, MO
Most common industries in Branson, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (28.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.7%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (26.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.8%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
  • Health care (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (29.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (17.0%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Branson, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (6.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (7.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Branson, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Branson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/29/1991, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.1 miles away from the Branson city center killed 2 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/24/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Branson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 573% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 204.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 210.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.3 miles away from Branson center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 115.5 miles away from Branson center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 177.6 miles away from Branson center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 117.2 miles away from Branson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taney County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Branson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Branson:

  • ACCESS HOSPICE CARE (800 HWY 248, SUITE B)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPICES OF AMERICA (1756 BEE CREEK ROAD, SUITE G)
  • COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 251 SKAGGS RD, PO BOX 650)
  • SKAGGS PROFESSIONAL HOSPICE (611 SOUTH SIXTH STREET)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-BRANSON (996 STATE HIGHWAY 248)
  • BRANSON DIALYSIS, LLC (101 SKAGGS RD #301)
  • HEALING HANDS HEALTH CARE, LLC (673 SPRING CREEK ROAD)
  • SKAGGS PROFESSIONAL HOME CARE (P O BOX 650)

Airports and heliports located in Branson:

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Amtrak station:

BRANSON (BOB EVANS REST., HWY. 76 & 65) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Branson:

  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 39 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 16,660)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 41 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Drury University (about 41 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Evangel University (about 41 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 55 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Crowder College (about 63 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • University of Arkansas (about 66 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)

Public high school in Branson:

  • BRANSON HIGH (Students: 1,101, Location: 935 BUCHANAN RD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Branson:

  • BUCHANAN INTERMEDIATE (Students: 597, Location: 766 BUCHANAN RD, Grades: 4-6)
  • BRANSON JR. HIGH (Students: 561, Location: 263 BUCCANEER BLVD, Grades: 7-8)
  • CEDAR RIDGE INTERMEDIATE (Students: 240, Location: 308 CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE, Grades: 4-6)
  • CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY (Location: 396 CEDAR RIDGE DR, Grades: 1-3)
  • BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY (Location: 1000 BUCHANAN ROAD, Grades: KG-3)

Private elementary/middle school in Branson:

  • THE APPLESEED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 42, Location: 658 WALKINGTON LN, Grades: PK-2)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Branson: Branson City Campground (A), Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery (B), Shepherd of the Hills State Fish Hatchery (C), Don Gardner Golf Course (D), Pointe Royale Golf Course (E), Thousand Hills Golf Course (F), Payne Stewart Front Golf Course (G), Clifford and Lavon (H), Jim Lane Cabin (I), Moonshine Beach (J), Flag (K), Branson Fire and Rescue Station 2 (L), Western Taney County Fire Protection District Station 3 (M), Branson Public Library (N), Branson Adult Community Center (O), Branson Fire and Rescue Station 3 (P), Branson Fire and Rescue Station 1 (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Branson: Tanglewood Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Lewallen Cemetery (1), Branson City Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dewey Cove (A), Roark Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Branson include: North Beach Park (1), Parnell Park (2), Eiserman Park (3), Alexander Park (4), Sunset Park (5), Epps Park (6), Mang Field (7), Cantwell Park (8), Keeter Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Entertainment Concepts Inc (Museums; 3044 Shepherd Of The Hill Suite 307) (1), Antique Toy Museum (3609 W State Hwy 76) (2), American Presidential Museum (3107 West 76 Country Boulevard) (3), Downtown Branson Main Street Association (Museums; 119 West Pacific Street) (4), College of the Ozarks Clark M Graham Airport (Museums; 685 Graham Clark Drive) (5), Ozark Country Vacations (Tourism Consultants; 115 West Atlantic Street Suite 104) (6), The Ducks Ride (Water Parks & Slides; 2320 West 76 Country Boulevard) (7), 76 Mall Inn - Grand Country Inn (Water Parks & Slides; 1945 West 76 Country Boulevard) (8), Grand Country Store - Splash Country Indoors- Grand Country Inn (Water Parks & Slides; West Highway 76) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Holiday Inn Exp Stes Branson (1970 West Highway 76) (1), Howard Johnson Hotel Branson (3207 A West Highway 76) (2), America's Inn 4 Less (1031 West Main Street) (3), Comfort Inn Thousand Hills (203 South Wildwood Drive # A) (4), Barrington Hotel (263 Shepherd Hill Expy) (5), Good Shepherd Inn (1023 West Main Street) (6), Country Hearth Inn (1360 West 76 Country Boulevard) (7), Hillbilly Inn (1166 West 76 Country Boulevard) (8), Country Hearth Inn - Branson (1360 W 76 Country Blvd) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Branson City - Municipal Court (110 West Maddux Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Steven Hill - College basketball player (Arkansas Razorbacks).

Taney County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Branson and their reported violations in the past:

TABLE ROCK INDIAN POINT 113 (Population served: 900, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
TABLE ROCK STATE PARK (Address: 5272 STATE HIGHWAY 165 , Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
KANAKUK KAMP NO 2 (Population served: 450, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
KIDS ACROSS AMERICA (Population served: 290, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
KANAKUK KAMP WEST (Population served: 270, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
KANAKUK KAMP NO 7 (Population served: 260, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
TABLE ROCK CAPE FAIR PARK 124 (Population served: 240, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
TABLE ROCK CAMPBELL PT 126 (Population served: 180, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-20-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-20-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-16-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In AUG-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-22-2011), St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2011)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Branson that have no violations reported:

  • BRANSON (Population served: 8,502, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
  • TRIBESMAN RESORT (Population served: 358, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • INDIAN TRAILS RESORT (Address: 175 HARBOR LANE , Population served: 57, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • KAMP X TREME (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HAPPY VALLEY LODGE (Address: 867 JAKES CREEK TRAIL , Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WHITE RIVER LANDING (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

People in group quarters in Branson in 2010:

  • 87 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 62 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 39 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 19 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 9 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 2 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
94 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with most branches in Branson (2011 data):

  • Ozark Mountain Bank: Branson West Facility, at 400 South Commercial Street, Cedar Ridge Facility, Fall Creek Branch, Motor Bank West Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $294.9 mil, Deposits: $241.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancompany
  • Great Southern Bank: at 1510 State Highway 248, 1729 W Highway 76 Branch, 110 W Hensley Branch. Info updated 2012/02/03: Bank assets: $3,788.7 mil, Deposits: $2,986.3 mil, headquarters in Reeds Spring, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 109 total offices, Holding Company: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Point Royale Center Branch, Downtown Center Branch, Branson West Rdt Branch. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Branson Bank: Branson Branch at 3285 Falls Parkway, branch established on 2002/08/29; at 1501 State Highway 248, branch established on 2000/03/22. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $161.5 mil, Deposits: $134.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Branson Bancshares, Inc
  • First Community Bank of the Ozarks: First Community Bank Of The Ozarks - at 931 State Highway 248, branch established on 2010/01/19; First Community Bank Of The Ozarks at 121 South Commercial Street, branch established on 1993/10/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $100.2 mil, Deposits: $88.0 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: M & L Holding Company
  • Arvest Bank: North Gretna Branch at North Gretna Road At Highway 248b, branch established on 2007/01/03; Branson Landing Branch at 123 Branson Landing Boulevard, branch established on 2006/05/26. Info updated 2010/11/29: Bank assets: $12,520.8 mil, Deposits: $10,446.2 mil, headquarters in Fayetteville, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 241 total offices, Holding Company: Arvest Bank Group, Inc.
  • Liberty Bank: Branson South Branch at 513 State Highway 165, branch established on 2008/10/20; Branson Branch at 1540 State Highway 248, branch established on 2005/08/22. Info updated 2011/03/28: Bank assets: $1,093.3 mil, Deposits: $919.6 mil, headquarters in Springfield, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Liberty Bancshares, Inc
  • Commerce Bank: Branson Financial Center Branch at 500 W Main St, branch established on 1993/05/29. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $20,493.6 mil, Deposits: $16,805.3 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 206 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
  • Armed Forces Bank, National Association: Branson Wal-Mart # 73 Branch at 1101 Branson Hill S Pkway, branch established on 2008/06/11. Info updated 2010/12/16: Bank assets: $1,839.7 mil, Deposits: $1,387.5 mil, headquarters in Fort Leavenworth, KS, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 78 total offices, Holding Company: Dickinson Financial Corporation Ii
  • 3 other banks with 3 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Branson:

Marital status in Branson, MO
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 49.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Branson:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Branson
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Branson, MO (based on Taney County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,79759
Mainline Protestant2,16110
Catholic2,1352
Other1,68910
None31,893-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Taney County:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Taney County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 75
This county:

16.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.5%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.4%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Branson:

29.0
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Branson:

22.6%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Branson:

11.7%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Branson:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Branson:

36.0%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

54.6%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.9%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Branson, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 45$238,662$63,6430$0
Police Protection - Officers 45$229,245$61,1320$0
Sewerage 27$116,804$51,9130$0
Parks and Recreation 27$95,075$42,25611$5,250
Streets and Highways 22$92,896$50,6710$0
Other and Unallocable 19$94,763$59,8500$0
Water Supply 18$75,890$50,5930$0
Police - Other 18$79,216$52,8110$0
Financial Administration 18$99,169$66,1130$0
Other Government Administration 15$106,642$85,3140$0
Fire - Other 2$8,667$52,0020$0
Judicial and Legal 2$9,225$55,3500$0
Totals for Government 258$1,246,253$57,96511$5,250

Branson government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $4,255,000 ($328.65)
    Water Utilities: $977,000 ($75.46)
    Sewerage: $900,000 ($69.51)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $9,794,000 ($756.47)
    Central Staff Services: $6,015,000 ($464.59)
    Regular Highways: $5,661,000 ($437.24)
    Police Protection: $4,718,000 ($364.41)
    Sewerage: $4,179,000 ($322.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,660,000 ($282.69)
    Water Utilities: $2,651,000 ($204.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,382,000 ($183.98)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,981,000 ($153.01)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,002,000 ($77.39)
    Financial Administration: $925,000 ($71.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,799,000 ($756.85)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($0.46)

Branson government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $5,874,000 ($453.70)
    Sewerage: $4,905,000 ($378.85)
    Other: $2,771,000 ($214.03)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,441,000 ($111.30)
    Interest Earnings: $836,000 ($64.57)
    Fines and Forfeits: $416,000 ($32.13)
    General Revenue - Other: $286,000 ($22.09)
    Sale of Property: $43,000 ($3.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $3,260,000 ($251.80)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $10,797,000 ($833.94)
    Other: $52,000 ($4.02)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $21,113,000 ($1630.73)
    Other Selective Sales: $14,685,000 ($1134.24)
    Property: $3,500,000 ($270.33)
    Other License: $995,000 ($76.85)

Branson government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $188,505,000 ($14559.74)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $178,871,000 ($13815.63)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,634,000 ($744.11)

Branson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,853,000 ($297.60)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $79,943,000 ($6174.64)
Businesses in Branson, MO
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Justice2
Aeropostale2KFC1
American Eagle Outfitters1Kmart1
Ann Taylor1Knights Inn1
Applebee's1Kohl's1
Arby's1La Quinta1
Banana Republic1La-Z-Boy1
Bath & Body Works2Lane Bryant2
Baymont Inn1Levi Strauss & Co.1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Marriott3
Best Western3MasterBrand Cabinets1
Brookstone1Maurices2
Budget Car Rental1McDonald's3
Casual Male XL1Motel 61
Charlotte Russe1Motherhood Maternity1
Chevrolet1New Balance2
Chico's1Nike5
Clarion1Old Navy1
Clarks1Olive Garden1
Cold Stone Creamery1Pac Sun2
Coldwater Creek1Panera Bread1
Comfort Inn3Papa John's Pizza1
Cracker Barrel1Payless1
Curves1Pizza Hut2
Dairy Queen2Quality2
Days Inn1Quiznos1
Deb1RadioShack1
Dennys1Ramada1
Domino's Pizza1Red Lobster1
DressBarn6Red Roof Inn1
Dressbarn4Ruby Tuesday1
Dunkin Donuts1Rue212
Econo Lodge1SAS Shoes1
Eddie Bauer1SONIC Drive-In1
Famous Footwear2Shoe Carnival1
FedEx9Skechers USA1
Finish Line1Sprint Nextel1
Ford1Staples1
GNC1Starbucks3
GameStop1Steak 'n Shake2
Gap1Subway6
Gymboree1Super 82
H&R Block1T-Mobile2
Hilton4T.J.Maxx1
Holiday Inn2Taco Bell2
Hollister Co.1Target1
Home Depot1Toys"R"Us1
Hot Topic1U-Haul2
Howard Johnson1U.S. Cellular1
IHOP1UPS7
IZOD2Vans1
J. Jill1Verizon Wireless1
Jimmy John's1Victoria's Secret1
JoS. A. Bank1Walgreens2
Jones New York1Walmart2
Journeys1Wendy's3

Strongest AM radio stations in Branson:

  • KOMC (1220 AM; 1 kW; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON, L.P.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KLFJ (1550 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: 127, INC.)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Branson:

  • KLFC (88.1 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: MOUNTAINTOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
  • KCOZ (91.7 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS)
  • K204CN (88.7 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KOZO (89.7 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP, INC)
  • KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRZK (106.3 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON)
  • KOMC-FM (100.1 FM; KIMBERLING CITY, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTHS-FM (107.1 FM; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KQMO (97.7 FM; SHELL KNOB, MO; Owner: MAGIC CIRCLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTTS-FM (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KXUS (97.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOMG (92.9 FM; OZARK, MO; Owner: MW SPRINGMO, INC.)
  • KWTO-FM (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KSPW (96.5 FM; SPARTA, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBPB (91.9 FM; HARRISON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Branson:

  • K17DL (Channel 17; BRANSON, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • K05JQ (Channel 5; BRANSON, MO; Owner: MILLER FAMILY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K25BD (Channel 25; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CHRISTIANS INCORPORATED FOR CHRIST)
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBNS-CA (Channel 38; BRANSON, MO; Owner: THE VACATION CHANNEL, INC.)
  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KNJD-LP (Channel 59; BRANSON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KOZK (Channel 21; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KSPR (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SPRINGFIELD LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLR (Channel 10; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: VHR SPRINGFIELD LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDEB-TV (Channel 27; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: QUORUM OF MISSOURI LICENSE, LLC)
  • K41FQ (Channel 41; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K54FH (Channel 54; GREEN FOREST, AR; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC)
Branson fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Branson fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 62Number of bridges
  • 1,220ft / 372mTotal length
  • $7,357,000Total costs
  • 425,564Total average daily traffic
  • 34,987Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Branson, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 101970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 281990-1999
  • 142000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Branson, MO
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Branson)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 217 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Branson, MO)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 77 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 171 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Branson)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Branson)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 33 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 128. The highest number of fires - 202 took place in 2011, and the least - 79 in 2003. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Branson, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (40.4%), and Structure Fires (34.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Branson, MO
    • 88040.4%Outside Fires
    • 75934.8%Structure Fires
    • 41619.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1245.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Branson, MO

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Branson, Missouri:

  • Best Western Knights Inn, 3215 W Hwy 76, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 334-1894, Fax: (417) 334-3437
  • Brighton Place, 3514 W Hwy 76, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 334-5510, Fax: (417) 334-2878
  • D J'S Motel, 1325 W Hwy 76, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 334-0600
  • Lodge Of The Ozarks, 3431 W Hwy 76, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 334-7535, Fax: (417) 334-6861
  • Ozark Regal Hotel, 3010 GRN MT Dr, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 336-2200, Fax: (417) 336-2210
  • Seven Gables Inn, 305 Hwy 165 S, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 334-7077, Fax: (417) 335-3629
  • Ozark Valley Inn, 2693 Shepherd Of The Hills Expy, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (800) 947-4666, Fax: (417) 336-4750
  • Classic Motor Inn, 2384 Shepherd Of HLS Expwy, Branson, Missouri 65616 , Phone: (417) 334-6991
  • 41 other hotels and motels
All 49 fire-safe hotels and motels in Branson, Missouri
Most common first names in Branson, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John11274.1 years
James9773.1 years
William9676.2 years
Charles8075.3 years
Mary7977.8 years
Robert7072.0 years
George5077.0 years
Helen4881.7 years
Ruth3982.0 years
Edward3481.1 years
Most common last names in Branson, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4077.6 years
Johnson3571.3 years
Miller2775.1 years
Brown2678.3 years
Jones2180.0 years
Williams2175.0 years
Harris1978.6 years
Davis1869.2 years
Wilson1673.0 years
White1677.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Branson, MO
  • 88.0%Electricity
  • 7.6%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Branson, MO
  • 84.1%Electricity
  • 15.4%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Branson compared to Missouri state average:

  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Branson on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of thefts per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time firefighters per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: administrative and support and waste management services (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time park and recreation workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of assaults per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time financial administration workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 100 least-safe cities (highest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 5,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 5,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: personal care and service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #3 (65616) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most hotels or motels in 2005"
  • #56 (65616) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most museums in 2005"
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