Cosby, MO

Cosby, MO

At a Glance

How Cosby Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Cosby a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cosby residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,728. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cosby is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,761. Median rent is $728/month, with 32.8% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Cosby reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 953/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Cosby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cosby has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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