Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Reynolds in Missouri.
Missouri Veterans Commission
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Area served: Iron County, Madison County, Reynolds County, St. Francois County, Ste. Genevieve County. Physical office: Farmington, St. Francois County.
901 Progress Dr., Farmington, MO 63640Mon-Thur: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 400, give or take 80 civilian veterans in Reynolds County.
Among Missouri's 115 counties and equivalents, Reynolds County ranks 105th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 41 percent above the Missouri share; above the national share. | 28 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 18 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Veterans 75 and older in Reynolds County number about 117, give or take 40; their 29 percent share is above Missouri's 26 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 3 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Reynolds County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Reynolds County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $36,786 ± $8,619 | $47,561 ± $648 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $26,259 ± $3,014 | $38,684 ± $208 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 9.3% ± 6.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 46.0% ± 11.3 points | 33.2% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 56.8% ± 17.2 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% ± 37.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 83.7% ± 9.0 points | 94.9% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 9.3% ± 6.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
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. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA reports 196 veterans in Reynolds County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 43 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 21 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 13 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 64 |
| 100 percent | 55 |
FY2019: 183 recipients. Change to FY2025: +13.
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 8 VA-backed home loans out of 99 home loans made in Reynolds County (8.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $224,000.
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 136, give or take 44) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 75, give or take 36).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $4.7 million in compensation and pension spending and about $5.6 million in medical care spending in Reynolds 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 51 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Robert Silvey Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1580 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640-3512
New-patient wait for mental health: 27 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 25 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 40 miles in a straight line from the county center.
St. Louis Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
287 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
about 95 miles in a straight line from the county center.
St. Louis VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
9700 Page Ave., ST. Louis, MO 63132
about 97 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Reynolds County is St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks (opens in a new tab) in St. Louis, MO, about 87 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Missouri, in Swansea, IL, Metro East Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Reynolds County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 99 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists St. Louis RO (station 331); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2900 Sheridan Road St. Louis, MO 63125
314-845-8320
About 86.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield (opens in a new tab)
17357 Stars and Stripes Way Bloomfield, MO 63825
573-568-3871
About 67 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.
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Reynolds 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, Missouri Balance of State CoC counted 140 veterans experiencing homelessness (81 sheltered, 59 unsheltered).
MO-606 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 114 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
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).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Reynolds County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (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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