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Bragg City, MO

Missouri

Bragg City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 64. Residents earn $15,000 per year, which is 80% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 320/sq mi density
$15,000 Median Income $9,303 per capita
$35,800 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$15,000 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,800 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $15,000
80% lower than US avg
Home Value $35,800
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 70.0%
465% higher than US avg

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

People

Population64
Median Age14.0 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans24.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$15,000
Per Capita$9,303
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty70.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units37
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Uninsured11.5%
Smoking23.0%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+59.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband14.0%

Is Bragg City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bragg City receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bragg City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bragg City is $15,000, 80% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 70.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bragg City is $35,800, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 59.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bragg City has a population of 64 with a density of 320 people per square mile. The median age is 14.0 years, 64% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

64
Total Population
320
People / sq mi
14.0yrs
Median Age
64% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bragg City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bragg City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bragg City is $15,000, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 70.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Bragg City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$15,000
80% below US avg
Per Capita Income$9,303

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate70.0%
465% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bragg City is $35,800, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,800
87% below US avg

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-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units37
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

In Bragg City, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.5% of residents lack health insurance. 23.0% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 35.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bragg City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.0%
64% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity35.0%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%
Uninsured11.5%
34% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits50.3%

Food & Exercise

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 14.0% 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+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+59.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density320/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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