Airport Drive, MO

Missouri

Airport Drive is a small town in Missouri with a population of 785. Residents earn $64,375 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
785 Population 393/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $36,725 per capita
$210,000 Home Value $268,965 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $881/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,375
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.6%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $881
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population785
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$36,725
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$881
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$268,965
Housing Units344
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking16.8%
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.6%

Is Airport Drive a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Airport Drive receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Airport Drive stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Airport Drive is $64,375, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Airport Drive is $210,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Airport Drive has a population of 785 with a density of 393 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

785
Total Population
393
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Airport Drive vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Airport Drive vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Airport Drive is $64,375, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Airport Drive vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,375
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,725

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Airport Drive is $210,000, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $881 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,965.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,000
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$268,965

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$881
24% below US avg
Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.5%
Housing Units344
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

In Airport Drive, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 26.3% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Airport Drive vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep41.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.5%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits57.7%

Food & Exercise

36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 92.6% 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+36.6%
9% above US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+14.5%
School Test Score5.51
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density393/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

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