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Cainsville, MO

Missouri

Cainsville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 207. Residents earn $35,938 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
207 Population 151/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $27,620 per capita
$48,300 Home Value $146,892 Zillow
$513 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $513/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,938
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $48,300
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $513
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population207
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$27,620
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.5%
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,300
Rent$513
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$146,892
Housing Units135
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured11.5%
Smoking22.7%
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband90.0%

Is Cainsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cainsville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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, long commute times, high obesity rates. Cainsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cainsville is $35,938, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cainsville is $48,300, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $513 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

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cainsville has a population of 207 with a density of 151 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

207
Total Population
151
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cainsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cainsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cainsville is $35,938, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Cainsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,938
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.6 min
Drive Alone77.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cainsville is $48,300, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $513 (56% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $146,892.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,300
83% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$146,892

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$513
56% below US avg
Rent Burden36.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Housing Units135
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

In Cainsville, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.5% of residents lack health insurance. 22.7% are current smokers. 28.2% report depression. 35.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD10.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.7%
62% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity35.0%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep43.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.6%
Uninsured11.5%
34% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits54.4%

Food & Exercise

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 90.0% 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+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density151/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.6 min
Drive Alone77.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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