Birmingham, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 305/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $28,361 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $189,268 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $893/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Birmingham, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$28,361 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $189,268
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Birmingham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Birmingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
46%
Rent
77%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birmingham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birmingham residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,361. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birmingham is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,268. Median rent is $893/month, with 51.0% 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 1952.

Education

10.1% of adults in Birmingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Birmingham has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,361
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$893
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$189,268
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation741 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.6%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

The median home in Birmingham was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (17 miles).
23.4% of the population has a disability.