At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$32,451 per capita
Home Value
$179,100
Zillow: $146,267
Median Rent
$563/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Boonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boonville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boonville residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,451. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boonville is $179,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,267. Median rent is $563/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
16.9% of adults in Boonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boonville has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population1,967
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,137/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$32,451
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A
Home Value$179,100
Rent$563
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$146,267
Housing Units920
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,149 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Boonville was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.