Chamois, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
417 Population 1,127/sq mi density
$37,857 Median Income $21,381 per capita
$57,000 Home Value $193,397 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,857 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chamois, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,857
50% below
$21,381 per capita
Home Value
$57,000
80% below
Zillow: $193,397
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Chamois Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
20%
Rent
61%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chamois a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chamois residents earn a median household income of $37,857 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,381. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chamois is $57,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,397. Median rent is $705/month, with 51.0% 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 1956.

Education

12.6% of adults in Chamois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chamois has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population417
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,127/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,857
Per Capita$21,381
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty21.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,000
Rent$705
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$193,397
Housing Units211
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation538 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Chamois was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (26 miles).
18.5% of the population has a disability.