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Carl Junction, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,257 Population 1,490/sq mi density
$77,855 Median Income $42,923 per capita
$206,400 Home Value $248,868 Zillow
$1,222 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 1,836 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,855 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,400 home value, $1,222/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Carl Junction, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,855
4% above
$42,923 per capita
Home Value
$206,400
27% below
Zillow: $248,868
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
5% above
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
90% below
1,836/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
20% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
256 sunny days/yr

How Carl Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carl Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
73%
Rent
105%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carl Junction a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carl Junction residents earn a median household income of $77,855 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,923. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carl Junction is $206,400 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,868. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Carl Junction reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,836/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.5% of adults in Carl Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carl Junction has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,257
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,490/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,855
Per Capita$42,923
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,400
Rent$1,222
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$248,868
Housing Units3,067
Rent Burden39.7%

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property1,836/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary555/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation896 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.0%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Carl Junction was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (4 miles).
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.