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Curryville, MO

Missouri

Curryville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 214. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
214 Population 793/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $19,193 per capita
$58,900 Home Value $336,875 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,900 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,900
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population214
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$19,193
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty19.0%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,900
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,875
Housing Units87
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured12.0%
Smoking19.5%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.0%

Is Curryville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Curryville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Curryville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Curryville is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Curryville is $58,900, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.2% 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.

Curryville has a population of 214 with a density of 793 people per square mile. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

214
Total Population
793
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Curryville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Curryville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Curryville is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Curryville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,500
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,193

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Curryville is $58,900, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,875.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,900
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,875

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden31.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

In Curryville, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.0% of residents lack health insurance. 19.5% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 30.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity30.8%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.5%
Uninsured12.0%
40% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits56.2%

Food & Exercise

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 64.0% 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+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+80.2%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density793/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone91.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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