Cobalt, MO

Missouri

Cobalt is a small town in Missouri with a population of 318. Residents earn $28,542 per year, which is 62% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
318 Population 2,120/sq mi density
$28,542 Median Income $17,721 per capita
$76,700 Home Value
$816 Median Rent 42.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,542 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $28,542
62% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,700
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.2%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $816
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.9%
133% higher than US avg

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

People

Population318
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density2,120/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,542
Per Capita$17,721
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty28.9%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$816
Ownership57.4%
Rent Burden42.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+84.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.3%

Is Cobalt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cobalt receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cobalt has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cobalt is $28,542, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 28.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cobalt is $76,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cobalt has a population of 318 with a density of 2,120 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 11.3% Hispanic.

Population

318
Total Population
2,120
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Cobalt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cobalt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cobalt is $28,542, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Cobalt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,542
62% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,721

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate28.9%
133% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cobalt is $76,700, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $816 (30% below US avg). 57.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,700
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$816
30% below US avg
Rent Burden42.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.4%
Owner-Occupied57.4%

Property Tax

In Cobalt, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 32.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.0%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity32.0%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.2%
Checkup Rate75.7%

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,120/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 80.3% 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+4.2%
88% below US avg
High School+84.3%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,120/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
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