At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$22,676 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
Zillow: $73,526
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
18.8% smoking rate
How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bronson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bronson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bronson residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,676. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bronson is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,526. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
15.8% of adults in Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bronson has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population573
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$22,676
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$73,526
Housing Units179
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bronson was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.