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Blackwater, MO

Missouri

Blackwater is a small town in Missouri with a population of 203. Residents earn $68,125 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
203 Population 615/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $23,996 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $260,814 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,125
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $883
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population203
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$23,996
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.5%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$883
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$260,814
Housing Units88
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking18.0%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband69.0%

Is Blackwater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blackwater receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Blackwater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blackwater is $68,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blackwater is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blackwater has a population of 203 with a density of 615 people per square mile. The median age is 26.6 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%).

Population

203
Total Population
615
People / sq mi
26.6yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Blackwater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Blackwater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blackwater is $68,125, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Blackwater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,125
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Blackwater is $109,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $260,814.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$260,814

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.9%
Housing Units88
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

In Blackwater, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.0% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blackwater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep37.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.6%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits59.7%

Food & Exercise

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 69.0% 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+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density615/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.1%

Nearby Cities

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