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Arrow Rock, MO

Missouri

Arrow Rock is a small town in Missouri with a population of 43. Residents earn $36,875 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 331/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $31,344 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,875
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.6%
80% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population43
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$31,344
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute43 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units52
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking16.0%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute43 min
Broadband20.0%

Is Arrow Rock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arrow Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Arrow Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arrow Rock is $36,875, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arrow Rock is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Arrow Rock is a highly educated community — 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Arrow Rock has a population of 43 with a density of 331 people per square mile. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.7%).

Population

43
Total Population
331
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Arrow Rock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arrow Rock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arrow Rock is $36,875, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Arrow Rock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,875
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,344

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.2 min
Drive Alone44.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Arrow Rock is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units52
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Arrow Rock, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arrow Rock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.9%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Checkup Rate67.4%
Dental Visits51.2%

Food & Exercise

60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 20.0% 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+60.6%
80% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+30.3%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density331/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.2 min
Drive Alone44.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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