Black Jack, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,606 Population 2,551/sq mi density
$65,920 Median Income $31,192 per capita
$187,600 Home Value $220,131 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,920 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,600 home value, $1,177/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Black Jack, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,920
12% below
$31,192 per capita
Home Value
$187,600
33% below
Zillow: $220,131
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
1% above
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Black Jack Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
67%
Rent
101%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Black Jack a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Black Jack residents earn a median household income of $65,920 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,192. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Black Jack is $187,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,131. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 35.5% 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 1970.

Education

26.5% of adults in Black Jack hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Black Jack has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,606
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density2,551/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,920
Per Capita$31,192
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty12.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,600
Rent$1,177
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$220,131
Housing Units2,777
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation610 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.1%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Black Jack was built in 1970.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (6 miles).
15.0% of the population has a disability.