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Cobalt, MO
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Cobalt, MO
At a Glance
How Cobalt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cobalt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cobalt a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cobalt residents earn a median household income of $28,542 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,721. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cobalt is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,915. Median rent is $816/month, with 42.1% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Cobalt reports 755 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,531/100K.
Education
4.2% of adults in Cobalt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cobalt has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.