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Bogard, MO

Missouri

Bogard is a small town in Missouri with a population of 174. Residents earn $60,833 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 316/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $32,371 per capita
$71,000 Home Value $258,256 Zillow
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,000 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,833
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

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

People

Population174
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$32,371
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty10.3%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$258,256
Housing Units109
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking17.1%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation866 ft (264 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.0%

Is Bogard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bogard receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Bogard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bogard is $60,833, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bogard is $71,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% 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.

Bogard has a population of 174 with a density of 316 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

174
Total Population
316
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58%
Female 42%

Race & Ethnicity

Bogard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bogard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bogard is $60,833, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Bogard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,833
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,371

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bogard is $71,000, 75% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,256.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,000
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$258,256

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%
Housing Units109
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

In Bogard, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 28.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.1%
22% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity28.5%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits59.3%

Food & Exercise

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.0% 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+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+84.6%
Graduate Degree+10.8%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density316/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Nearby Cities

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