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Big Lake, MO

Missouri

Big Lake is a small town in Missouri with a population of 67. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
67 Population 40/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $66,755 per capita
$195,800 Home Value
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$195,800 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,917
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $195,800
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

How Big Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$66,755
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking16.5%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband43.0%

Is Big Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Big Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Big Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Big Lake is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Big Lake is $195,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Big Lake has a population of 67 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

67
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Big Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Big Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Big Lake is $57,917, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Big Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,917
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$66,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Drive Alone65.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Big Lake is $195,800, 31% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,800
31% 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-Occupied97.7%
Housing Units265
Median Year Built2000

Property Tax

In Big Lake, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 16.5% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Big Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD6.8%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.5%
18% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep34.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate67.3%
Dental Visits51.3%

Food & Exercise

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 43.0% 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+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.51
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Drive Alone65.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Nearby Cities

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