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Blythedale, MO

Missouri

Blythedale is a small town in Missouri with a population of 357. Residents earn $36,818 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$36,818 Median Income $20,568 per capita
$24,800 Home Value
$811 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,818 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,800 home value, $811/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,818
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $24,800
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $811
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population357
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,818
Per Capita$20,568
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty9.1%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$24,800
Rent$811
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units130
Rent Burden36.6%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured11.4%
Smoking23.1%
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.5%

Is Blythedale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blythedale receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Blythedale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blythedale is $36,818, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blythedale is $24,800, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Blythedale has a population of 357 with a density of 1,152 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

357
Total Population
1,152
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.3%
Female 38.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Blythedale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Blythedale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blythedale is $36,818, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Blythedale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,818
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,568

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Blythedale is $24,800, 91% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $811 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$24,800
91% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$811
30% below US avg
Rent Burden36.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.4%
Housing Units130
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

In Blythedale, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.4% of residents lack health insurance. 23.1% are current smokers. 27.6% report depression. 34.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure35.4%
Asthma11.3%
COPD10.3%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.1%
65% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress21.5%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep44.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Uninsured11.4%
33% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits49.7%

Food & Exercise

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 82.5% 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+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+0.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,152/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

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