Agency, MO

Missouri

Agency is a small town in Missouri with a population of 808. Residents earn $101,513 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
808 Population 219/sq mi density
$101,513 Median Income $39,824 per capita
$218,800 Home Value $325,418 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,513 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,513
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $218,800
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

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

People

Population808
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,513
Per Capita$39,824
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.8%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$825
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$325,418
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%

Is Agency a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Agency receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Agency stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Agency is $101,513, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Agency among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Agency is $218,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Agency has a population of 808 with a density of 219 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%).

Population

808
Total Population
219
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Agency vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Agency vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Agency is $101,513, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Agency vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,513
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,824

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Agency is $218,800, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg). 97.6% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,418.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,800
22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$325,418

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$147
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership97.6%
Owner-Occupied97.6%

Property Tax

In Agency, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate76.2%

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates39.6481°N, 94.7439°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density219/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

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