At a Glance
Median Income
$57,708
$35,473 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
Zillow: $188,583
Median Rent
$633/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Cassville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cassville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cassville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cassville residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,473. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cassville is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,583. Median rent is $633/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
17.4% of adults in Cassville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cassville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population693
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$35,473
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$633
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$188,583
Housing Units439
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation633 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Cassville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.