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Brumley, MO

Missouri

Brumley is a small town in Missouri with a population of 54. Residents earn $22,000 per year, which is 71% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
54 Population 98/sq mi density
$22,000 Median Income $14,537 per capita
$579 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$579/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,000
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $579
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 50.0%
303% higher than US avg

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

People

Population54
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,000
Per Capita$14,537
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$579
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,695
Housing Units39
Rent Burden12.8%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Uninsured12.3%
Smoking22.0%
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband24.0%

Is Brumley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brumley receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Brumley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brumley is $22,000, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 50.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $579 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

15.4% 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

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.

Brumley has a population of 54 with a density of 98 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 7.4% Hispanic.

Population

54
Total Population
98
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.9%
Female 61.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Brumley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brumley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brumley is $22,000, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Brumley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,000
71% below US avg
Per Capita Income$14,537

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate50.0%
303% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $579 (50% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,695.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$218,695

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$579
50% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Housing Units39
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

In Brumley, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.3% of residents lack health insurance. 22.0% are current smokers. 28.2% report depression. 33.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.6%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.0%
57% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity33.7%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.6%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.3%
Uninsured12.3%
43% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits50.6%

Food & Exercise

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 24.0% 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+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density98/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.3%

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