Advance, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $51,583

31% lower than US avg

Home Value $130,100

54% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.5%

57% lower than US avg

Median Rent $689

41% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.6%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.5%

86% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.5%

31% lower than US avg

How Advance Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,549

Median Age39.7 yrs

Density1,383/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+

Median Income$51,583

Per Capita$28,667

Unemployment0.5%

Poverty8.5%

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$130,100

Rent$689

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$142,547

Housing Units774

Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+

Violent0/100K

Property1,194/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary373/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%

Uninsured10.9%

Smoking22.2%

Depression28.3%

Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain47.9 in/yr

Sunny Days249/yr

Elevation364 ft (111 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.5%

High School+85.8%

Graduate+2.3%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute31 min

Broadband79.9%

Is Advance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Advance receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Advance offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Advance is $51,583, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Advance is $130,100, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Advance is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,194 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Advance enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Advance has a population of 1,549 with a density of 1,383 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.3% female and 45.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 2.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 11.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 24.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,549

Total Population

1,383

People / sq mi

39.7yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

1.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%

Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Advance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.4%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.6%
	81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Advance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Advance is $51,583, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,667 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 2.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Advance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$51,583
	31% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,667

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.5%
	86% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.5%
	31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.1 min
Drive Alone	84.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Advance is $130,100, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $142,547. Monthly rent averages $689 (41% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 774 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1976. 27.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$130,100
	54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$142,547

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$689
	41% below US avg
Rent Burden	27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	75.6%
Housing Units	774
Median Year Built	1976

Property Tax

In Advance, 37.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.5% of residents. 34.1% have high blood pressure. 22.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.2% report binge drinking. 32.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.1% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

Health Metrics: Advance vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.6%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart Disease	6.5%
High Blood Pressure	34.1%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	22.2%
	59% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.2%
Physical Inactivity	32.8%
Depression	28.3%
Mental Distress	21.1%
Physical Distress	16.2%
Short Sleep	40.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.6%
Uninsured	10.9%
	27% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.0%
Dental Visits	51.7%

Food & Exercise

Advance has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,194 per 100,000, 39% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 597, burglary at 373, vehicle theft at 224 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Advance receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Advance vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,194.0/100K
	39% below US avg
Burglary	373.1/100K
Theft	597.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	223.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

Advance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	47.9 inches
	26% above US avg
Snowfall	3.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	1,383/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1045°N, 89.9106°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in
September	71°F (21°C)	3.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
November	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	4.4 in

Advance has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.1").

14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 79.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 84.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.5%
	57% below US avg
High School+	85.8%
Graduate Degree+	2.3%
School Test Score	5.51

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	1,383/sq mi
Total Area	1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	79.9%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.1 min
Drive Alone	84.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Advance

What is the population of Advance?

Advance has a population of 1,549 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,383 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.7 years. The population is 54.3% female and 45.7% male.

Is Advance expensive to live in?

Advance is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $51,583, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,100 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $689 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Advance safe?

Advance is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,194 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Advance receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Advance?

Advance enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Advance?

The job market in Advance is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 2.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Advance?

The median home value in Advance is $130,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $142,547. For renters, the median monthly rent is $689. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Advance?

Schools in Advance score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.5% of adults in Advance hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Advance?

The obesity rate in Advance is 37.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 22.2% of adults are smokers. 32.8% are physically inactive. 28.3% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Advance?

The average commute in Advance is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Advance?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Advance is 94.8% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 11.4% of the population are military veterans. 24.5% of residents have a disability. 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

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