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Brimson, MO

Missouri

Brimson is a small town in Missouri with a population of 61. Residents earn $64,167 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
61 Population 678/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $29,743 per capita
$68,900 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,167
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,900
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population61
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$29,743
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband22.0%

Is Brimson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brimson receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Brimson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brimson is $64,167, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brimson is $68,900, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Brimson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Brimson has a population of 61 with a density of 678 people per square mile. The median age is 30.5 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

61
Total Population
678
People / sq mi
30.5yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Brimson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Brimson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brimson is $64,167, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Brimson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,167
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,743

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brimson is $68,900, 76% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,900
76% 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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Brimson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density678/sq mi
Coordinates40.1436°N, 93.7388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 22.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density678/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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