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Bosworth, MO

Missouri

Bosworth is a small town in Missouri with a population of 199. Residents earn $50,250 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 362/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $22,149 per capita
$43,300 Home Value $206,544 Zillow
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,300 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,250
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $43,300
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population199
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,250
Per Capita$22,149
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty7.5%
Commute50 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$206,544
Housing Units116
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking20.2%
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute50 min
Broadband70.0%

Is Bosworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bosworth receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Bosworth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bosworth is $50,250, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bosworth is $43,300, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% 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.

Bosworth has a population of 199 with a density of 362 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

199
Total Population
362
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bosworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bosworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bosworth is $50,250, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: Bosworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,250
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
39% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time50.2 min
Drive Alone96.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bosworth is $43,300, 85% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $206,544.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$43,300
85% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$206,544

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-Occupied88.6%
Housing Units116
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

In Bosworth, 39.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 20.2% are current smokers. 27.6% report depression. 32.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity32.1%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.6%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.1%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits57.4%

Food & Exercise

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 70.0% 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+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density362/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute50.2 min
Drive Alone96.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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