Cross Timbers, MO

Missouri

Cross Timbers is a small town in Missouri with a population of 386. Residents earn $53,529 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
386 Population 858/sq mi density
$53,529 Median Income $15,473 per capita
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,529 median income, 19.1% unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,529
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 19.1%
431% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population386
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,529
Per Capita$15,473
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty3.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$210,986

Health

Obesity42.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.8%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.0%

Is Cross Timbers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cross Timbers receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cross Timbers has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cross Timbers is $53,529, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% 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.

Cross Timbers has a population of 386 with a density of 858 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

386
Total Population
858
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

Cross Timbers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Cross Timbers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cross Timbers is $53,529, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Cross Timbers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,529
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.1%
431% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.1%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $210,986.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$210,986

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%

Property Tax

In Cross Timbers, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.8% report depression. 36.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cross Timbers vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD10.9%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity36.0%
Depression28.8%
Mental Distress22.1%
Physical Distress17.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate17.5%
Checkup Rate75.8%

Food & Exercise

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 76.0% 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+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density858/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.1%

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