MO
Missouri
Population: 6.1M |
Employed: 3.1M
No Mandatory State DI Program
Workers in Missouri rely on employer-sponsored coverage, private policies, or federal SSDI benefits.
180,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
Missouri residents
12.0%
Disability Rate
+1.8pp above national avg
1,500,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,290
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
- Springfield
Employment
3.1M
Total Employment
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
$58
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
4
SSA Field Offices
#18
National DI Rank
None
State DI Program
vs. National Average
12.0%
Missouri DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Missouri are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.