Ash Grove, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Ash Grove, MO
At a Glance
How Ash Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ash Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ash Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ash Grove residents earn a median household income of $50,078 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,968. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ash Grove is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,356. Median rent is $661/month, with 24.5% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Ash Grove reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,066/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Ash Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ash Grove has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.