At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$27,524 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $195,499
Median Rent
$822/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
9.4% smoking rate
How Curran Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Curran's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Curran a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Curran residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,524. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Curran is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,499. Median rent is $822/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
13.0% of adults in Curran hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Curran has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$27,524
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$822
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$195,499
Housing Units73
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Curran was founded in 2005.
The median home in Curran was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.