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Bates City, MO

Missouri

Bates City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 183. Residents earn $83,333 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
183 Population 169/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $35,056 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $355,678 Zillow
$1,268 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $1,268/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,333
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $212,500
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,268
9% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population183
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,333
Per Capita$35,056
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty6.1%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$1,268
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$355,678
Housing Units76
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking16.7%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation866 ft (264 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband62.0%

Is Bates City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bates City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bates City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bates City is $83,333, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bates City is $212,500, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

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.

Bates City has a population of 183 with a density of 169 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88%), with 5.5% Hispanic.

Population

183
Total Population
169
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bates City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bates City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bates City is $83,333, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Bates City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,333
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,056

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone77.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bates City is $212,500, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $355,678.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$212,500
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$355,678

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above US avg
Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$706
2 Bedrooms$927
3 Bedrooms$1,232
4 Bedrooms$1,555

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.6%
Housing Units76
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

In Bates City, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 26.8% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bates City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.7%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits65.1%

Food & Exercise

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 62.0% 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+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score5.64
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density169/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone77.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

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