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Brashear, MO

Missouri

Brashear is a small town in Missouri with a population of 172. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
172 Population 491/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $24,728 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $251,054 Zillow
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,300
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population172
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$24,728
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty12.5%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$251,054
Housing Units89
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking16.8%
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.0%

Is Brashear a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brashear receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brashear offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brashear is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brashear is $78,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Brashear has a population of 172 with a density of 491 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

172
Total Population
491
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Brashear vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Brashear vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brashear is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Brashear vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brashear is $78,300, 72% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $251,054.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,300
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$251,054

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%
Housing Units89
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

In Brashear, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 27.8% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity27.8%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.9%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits60.9%

Food & Exercise

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 89.0% 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+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density491/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

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