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Blackwater, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
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
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackwater, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,125
9% below
$23,996 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
61% below
Zillow: $260,814
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
265 sunny days/yr

How Blackwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
39%
Rent
76%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackwater 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

Blackwater residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,996. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackwater is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,814. Median rent is $883/month, with 14.2% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Blackwater reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 780/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Blackwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blackwater has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population203
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$883
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$260,814
Housing Units88
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property780/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation633 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband69.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Blackwater was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (21 miles).
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.