Bunceton, MO

Missouri

Bunceton is a small town in Missouri with a population of 269. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
269 Population 286/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $24,079 per capita
$79,300 Home Value $254,047 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,300
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.3%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population269
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$24,079
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.3%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,300
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$254,047
Housing Units148
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking18.3%
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation784 ft (239 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.2%

Is Bunceton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bunceton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Bunceton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bunceton is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bunceton is $79,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% 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.

Bunceton has a population of 269 with a density of 286 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 (93.3%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

269
Total Population
286
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bunceton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bunceton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bunceton is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Bunceton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,079

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.3%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bunceton is $79,300, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,047.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,300
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$254,047

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.0%
Housing Units148
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Bunceton, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.3%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.8%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits56.6%

Food & Exercise

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% 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+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+6.7%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density286/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home1.4%

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