Home Value $38,900

86% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 316/100K

17% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.6%

77% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.9%

34% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.2%

6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population146

Median Age48.6 yrs

Density730/mi²

Male / Female59% / 41%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans5.5%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$30,289

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty13.2%

Commute30 min

Housing

Home Value$38,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units95

Crime

Violent316/100K

Property1,899/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault316/100K

Burglary949/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%

Uninsured12.8%

Smoking24.7%

Depression28.5%

Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

AQI41 (Good)

Sunny Days318/yr

Elevation289 ft (88 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.6%

High School+83.1%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute30 min

Broadband72.0%

Is Canalou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canalou receives an overall livability score of 1.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Canalou faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canalou is $38,900, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Canalou is below the national average at 316 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,899 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Canalou has a population of 146 with a density of 730 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 7.5% Hispanic.

Population

146

Total Population

730

People / sq mi

48.6yrs

Median Age

25% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%

Female 41.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Canalou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Canalou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canalou is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Canalou vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$30,289

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.2%
	6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.6 min
Drive Alone	85.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Canalou is $38,900, 86% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$38,900
	86% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	80.6%
Housing Units	95
Median Year Built	1975

Property Tax

In Canalou, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.8% of residents lack health insurance. 24.7% are current smokers. 28.5% report depression. 38.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.9%
	34% above US avg
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart Disease	7.6%
High Blood Pressure	37.4%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	11.2%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	24.7%
	76% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.3%
Physical Inactivity	38.2%
Depression	28.5%
Mental Distress	22.0%
Physical Distress	17.9%
Short Sleep	41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	78.5%
Uninsured	12.8%
	49% above US avg
Checkup Rate	73.9%
Dental Visits	44.8%

Food & Exercise

Canalou has a violent crime rate of 316 per 100,000 residents, 17% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,899 per 100,000 (3% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Canalou vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	316.5/100K
	17% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	316.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,898.7/100K
	3% below US avg
Burglary	949.4/100K
Theft	949.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 72.0% 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+	7.6%
	77% below US avg
High School+	83.1%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	730/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	72.0%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.6 min
Drive Alone	85.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.2%

Canalou, MO

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

People

Economy

Housing

Crime

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Canalou a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

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Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Canalou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Canalou vs U.S. Average

Income: Canalou vs U.S.

Commute Mode

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Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

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Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

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Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Canalou vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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