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Branson, MO
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Branson, MO
At a Glance
How Branson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Branson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Branson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Branson residents earn a median household income of $54,961 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,892. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Branson is $237,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,093. Median rent is $999/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Branson reports 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,036/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Branson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Branson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.