CallataGuidesKennett, MO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Kennett, MO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 27,0022024 est.
- Establishments
- 606CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Kennett, MO area
The Kennett, MO micropolitan area covers 1 county in Missouri and had 27,002 residents in July 2024, down 4.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 848th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 847th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dunklin County, MO | 27,002 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Kennett, MO
County Business Patterns counted 606 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,786 people in mid-March with $250.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.2 employees per establishment. 54.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (122), health care and social assistance (116), and other services (except public administration) (73).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 122 | 1,723 | $50,048,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 116 | 1,898 | $72,380,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 73 | 185 | $4,688,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 62 | 796 | $13,620,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 42 | 215 | $9,569,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 32 | 159 | $7,916,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 29 | 214 | $11,989,000 |
| Construction (23) | 28 | 267 | $21,608,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 25 | 304 | $18,394,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 18 | 504 (high noise) | $15,797,000 |
| Information (51) | 12 | 53 | $2,368,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 12 | 26 (high noise) | $653,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 7 | 27 | $517,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 6 | 200 (high noise) | $8,932,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 5 | 50 | $4,253,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 4 | 109 (high noise) | $5,784,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 38 | $700,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 14 (high noise) | $946,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Kennett, MO's businesses compare
Kennett, MO has 22.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 8.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $36,867 (46.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.6% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 327 | 54.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 123 | 20.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 87 | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 47 | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 22 | 3.6% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Kennett, MO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 33 have a published Census count in Kennett, MO. The largest are agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities (38), full-service restaurants (25), and limited-service restaurants (24). Relative to population, agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities are the most over-represented: 140.7 per 100,000 residents against 11.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 38 | 573 | 15.1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 25 | 203 | 8.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 24 | 481 | 20.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | — | — |
| Law offices | 10 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 275 | 30.6 |
| Child day care services | 9 | 99 | 11.0 |
| Physician practices | 8 | — | — |
| Nursing care facilities | 8 | 418 | 52.3 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 | 84 | 10.5 |
| New car dealers | 7 | 136 | 19.4 |
| Funeral homes and funeral services | 7 | — | — |
| Used car dealers | 6 | 29 | 4.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 40 | 6.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 5 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | 158 | 31.6 |
| Dental offices | 4 | 28 | 7.0 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 4 | 56 | 14.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | 26 | 6.5 |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Tax preparation services | 3 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 3 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 3 | 4 | 1.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Kennett, MO area
The area's named cities and towns have 25 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 573 has the most (92%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 5 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett, MO | 10,137 | 573 | 7 |
| Malden, MO | 3,525 | 573 | 4 |
| Senath, MO | 1,514 | 573 | 3 |
| Campbell, MO | 1,513 | 235, 573 | 4 |
| Holcomb, MO | 1,267 | 573 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Kennett, MO business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Kennett, MO, 11 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $330.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $274.45, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 11 people cost $219.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Kennett, MO
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Kennett, MO, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Kennett, MO?
573 and 235, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Kennett, MO area?
606 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Kennett, MO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).