Anderson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,415 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $22,445 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $170,062 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $732/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Anderson, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$22,445 per capita
Home Value
$97,900
65% below
Zillow: $170,062
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
35%
Rent
63%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anderson residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,445. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anderson is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,062. Median rent is $732/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

11.5% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anderson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,415
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$22,445
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,900
Rent$732
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$170,062
Housing Units935
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband71.8%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Anderson was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (24 miles).
15.0% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.