Bennett Springs, MO

Missouri

Bennett Springs is a small town in Missouri with a population of 134. Residents earn $73,950 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
134 Population 32/sq mi density
$73,950 Median Income $26,384 per capita
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,950 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,950
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bennett Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population134
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,950
Per Capita$26,384
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute16 min

Health

Obesity40.7%
Uninsured15.6%
Smoking23.0%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease7.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation978 ft (298 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband55.0%

Is Bennett Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bennett Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Bennett Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bennett Springs is $73,950, roughly in line with 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 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below 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 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.

Bennett Springs has a population of 134 with a density of 32 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

134
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bennett Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bennett Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bennett Springs is $73,950, which is 2% 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 16 minutes.

Income: Bennett Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,950
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,384

Employment & Poverty

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

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone42.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

In Bennett Springs, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.6% of residents lack health insurance. 23.0% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 37.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bennett Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD10.2%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.0%
64% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity37.4%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress17.6%
Short Sleep41.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Uninsured15.6%
81% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits46.5%

Food & Exercise

16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 55.0% 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+16.8%
50% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density32/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone42.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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