Bismarck, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,560 Population 1,560/sq mi density
$41,550 Median Income $19,214 per capita
$108,000 Home Value $147,663 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,550 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bismarck, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,550
45% below
$19,214 per capita
Home Value
$108,000
62% below
Zillow: $147,663
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,532/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
27.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Bismarck Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
38%
Rent
59%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bismarck a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bismarck residents earn a median household income of $41,550 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,214. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bismarck is $108,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,663. Median rent is $683/month, with 28.3% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Bismarck reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,532/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Bismarck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bismarck has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,560
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,560/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,550
Per Capita$19,214
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,000
Rent$683
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$147,663
Housing Units736
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,532/100K

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease8.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.9%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Bismarck was founded in 1877.
The median home in Bismarck was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (12 miles).
21.9% of the population has a disability.