Braymer, MO

Missouri

Braymer is a small town in Missouri with a population of 736. Residents earn $54,063 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
736 Population 1,247/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $30,065 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $187,717 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $594/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,700
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $594
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population736
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$30,065
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$594
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,717
Housing Units378
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking21.2%
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.2%

Is Braymer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Braymer receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Braymer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Braymer is $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Braymer is $81,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% 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.

Braymer has a population of 736 with a density of 1,247 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%).

Population

736
Total Population
1,247
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Braymer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Braymer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Braymer is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Braymer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,063
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,065

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Braymer is $81,700, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,717.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,700
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,717

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$69
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below US avg
Rent Burden19.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.7%
Housing Units378
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

In Braymer, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 21.2% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 33.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.2%
51% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity33.3%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits53.9%

Food & Exercise

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 75.2% 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+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,247/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.2%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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