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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

40 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

90.8

Below national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$1,222

5% above US avg

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$732

per month

1 Bedroom

$775

per month

2 Bedroom

$970

per month

3 Bedroom

$1,265

per month

4 Bedroom

$1,457

per month

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$227.00
Specialist Visit	$317.80
Urgent Care Visit	$181.60
Emergency Room Visit	$1,997.60
Dental Cleaning	$118.04
Dental Filling	$227.00
Root Canal	$908.00
Dental Crown	$1,089.60
Tooth Extraction	$227.00
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,362.00
Teeth Whitening	$454.00
Dental Implant	$3,632.00
Eye Exam	$181.60
Glasses (Prescription)	$317.80
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$227.00 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,270.00 per eye
X-Ray	$227.00
MRI	$1,362.00
CT Scan	$1,089.60
Ultrasound	$363.20

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$136.20
Physical Therapy (Session)	$136.20 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$68.10
Dermatologist Visit	$227.00
Mental Health Therapy	$158.90 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$272.40
Colonoscopy	$2,270.00
Mammogram	$272.40
Knee Replacement	$31,780.00
Hip Replacement	$29,056.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,178.00 per eye
ACL Surgery	$22,700.00
Appendectomy	$13,620.00
C-Section Delivery	$19,976.00
Normal Childbirth	$11,804.00
Flu Shot	$36.32
COVID Test	$90.80
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$13.62 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$227.00 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,089.60

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40.86
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68.10
Brake Pad Replacement	$272.40
Tire Rotation	$36.32
New Tires (Set of 4)	$544.80 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$181.60
Transmission Repair	$2,724.00
AC Repair	$454.00
Windshield Replacement	$317.80

Wheel Alignment	$90.80
Spark Plug Replacement	$181.60
Alternator Replacement	$454.00
Timing Belt Replacement	$635.60
Car Detailing (Full)	$181.60
Towing (Per Mile)	$4.54 per mile
State Inspection	$27.24
Emissions Test	$45.40
Check Engine Diagnostic	$90.80

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90.80 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81.72 per hour
HVAC Repair	$363.20
HVAC System Install	$6,356.00
Roof Repair	$908.00
Roof Replacement	$8,172.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,270.00
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,178.00
Pest Control (One-Time)	$181.60
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$454.00 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$158.90
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$45.40 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$136.20 monthly

Tree Removal	$726.40
Gutter Cleaning	$181.60
Pressure Washing (House)	$272.40
Foundation Repair	$4,540.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$27,240.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$10,896.00
Flooring Install	$7.26 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$590.20 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$27.24 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,089.60
Water Heater Replacement	$1,362.00
Septic Tank Pumping	$363.20

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,362.00
Divorce (Contested)	$13,620.00
DUI Defense	$4,540.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,362.00
Will Preparation	$454.00
Trust Preparation	$2,270.00

Real Estate Closing	$1,816.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$272.40
LLC Formation	$454.00
Immigration Consultation	$272.40
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$2,724.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$29.96 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$22.70
Women's Haircut	$49.94
Hair Coloring (Full)	$136.20
Manicure	$22.70
Pedicure	$36.32
Massage (1 Hour)	$72.64 per session

Facial Treatment	$90.80
Gym Membership	$45.40 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$63.56 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$13.62
Laundromat (Per Load)	$3.63 per load
Spa Day Package	$227.00

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$3.72 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.18 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.45
Chicken Breast	$4.09 per lb
Ground Beef	$4.99 per lb
Rice	$0.91 per lb
Bananas	$0.59 per lb
Apples	$1.63 per lb
Coffee	$6.81 per lb
Gasoline	$3.18 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$9.08
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$16.34
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$54.48
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$16.34
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$4.99
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$9.08
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$13.62
Cigarettes (Pack)	$7.72 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$22.70
Dog Food (Monthly)	$45.40 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$127.12 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63.56 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63.56 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$63.56 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59.02 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77.18 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$31.78 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$1,816.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$181.60 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,816.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63.56 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13.62

Car Registration (Annual)	$90.80 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$27.24
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$45.40 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$363.20 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,089.60 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$908.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$363.20 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45.40 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$908.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,350.00 annual
Community College (Annual)	$3,632.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$9,080.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54.48
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90.80 annual
Dog Grooming	$54.48
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36.32 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$272.40

Cat Spay/Neuter	$181.60
Pet Emergency Visit	$726.40
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$363.20
Microchipping	$45.40

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	90.8
Median Rent	$1,222
Rent Burden	39.7%
FMR Studio	$732
FMR 1-Bedroom	$775
FMR 2-Bedroom	$970
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,265
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,457

Income Context

Median Income	$77,855
Per Capita Income	$42,923