Concordia, MO

Missouri

Concordia is a small town in Missouri with a population of 2,184. Residents earn $56,192 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,184 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$56,192 Median Income $31,882 per capita
$159,300 Home Value $193,222 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
83 Violent Crime/100K 1,248 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,192 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,300 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,192
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $159,300
43% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 83/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,184
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,192
Per Capita$31,882
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty12.1%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,300
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$193,222
Housing Units1,163
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property1,248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary374/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking18.6%
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband72.1%
EV Stations1

Is Concordia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Concordia receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Concordia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Concordia is $56,192, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Concordia is $159,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Concordia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,248 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Concordia has a population of 2,184 with a density of 1,193 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

2,184
Total Population
1,193
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Concordia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Concordia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Concordia is $56,192, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Concordia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,192
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Concordia is $159,300, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $193,222.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$159,300
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$193,222

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$110
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops42.9%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.4%
Housing Units1,163
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

In Concordia, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 18.6% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.6%
33% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep41.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.4%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits54.6%

Food & Exercise

Concordia has a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,248 per 100,000 (36% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent83.2/100K
78% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault83.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,247.9/100K
36% below US avg
Burglary374.4/100K
Theft832.0/100K
Vehicle Theft41.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 72.1% 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+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+93.1%
Graduate Degree+8.4%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,193/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.1%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Work from Home13.9%

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