Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Dunklin in Missouri.
Missouri Veterans Commission
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Area served: Butler County, Carter County, Dunklin County, Pemiscot County, Ripley County, Wayne County. Physical office: Poplar Bluff, Butler County.
1903 Northwood Dr., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901Mon-Thur: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 1,390, give or take 207 civilian veterans in Dunklin County.
Dunklin County is tied for the 49th largest veteran population among Missouri's 115 counties and equivalents, using ACS point estimates.
| Measure | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 33 percent above the Missouri share; above the national share. | 28 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 12 percent the same rounded estimate as the Missouri share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Dunklin County number about 396, give or take 91; their 28 percent share is above Missouri's 26 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Dunklin County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Dunklin County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $39,695 ± $6,697 | $47,561 ± $648 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $28,623 ± $1,527 | $38,684 ± $208 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 3.9% ± 2.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 41.7% ± 7.5 points | 33.2% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 63.3% ± 14.5 points | 73.4% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 0.0% ± 11.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 89.7% ± 3.7 points | 94.9% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 12.0% ± 4.1 points | 26.5% ± 0.7 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 1,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 2,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 509 veterans in Dunklin County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 128 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 58 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 69 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 133 |
| 100 percent | 121 |
FY2019: 481 recipients. Change to FY2025: +28.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 28 VA-backed home loans out of 259 home loans made in Dunklin County (10.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $169,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 580, give or take 138) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 223, give or take 94).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $13.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $19.2 million in medical care spending in Dunklin County for FY2025.
John J. Pershing Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1500 North Westwood Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-3318
New-patient wait for mental health: 18 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 35 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 47 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Paragould VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2420 Linwood Drive, Suite 3, Paragould, AR 72450-6122
New-patient wait for mental health: 26 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 7 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 27 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Memphis Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2605 Nonconnah Boulevard, Suite 160, Memphis, TN 38132-2110
about 75 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Little Rock VA Regional Benefit Office at Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center (opens in a new tab)
2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 111, North Little Rock, AR 72114
about 158 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
Outside Missouri, in Memphis, TN, Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Dunklin County's second-nearest medical center, about 70 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Missouri, in Memphis, TN, Memphis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Dunklin County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 75 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Louis RO (station 331); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Mound City National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
141 State Highway 37 Mound City, IL 62963
618-694-1391
About 81 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Memphis National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3568 Townes Avenue Memphis, TN 38122
901-386-8311
About 68 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield (opens in a new tab)
17357 Stars and Stripes Way Bloomfield, MO 63825
573-568-3871
About 49.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Arkansas Balance of State CoC counted 60 veterans experiencing homelessness (33 sheltered, 27 unsheltered).
AR-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 31 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is John J. Pershing Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 573-686-4151. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Missouri veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability can receive a property tax credit for real estate taxes or rent.
Missouri offers survivor grants to eligible children and spouses of veterans rated at least 80 percent for qualifying combat injuries since September 11, 2001.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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