Choose Country

Darlington, MO

Missouri

Darlington is a small town in Missouri with a population of 35. Residents earn $18,125 per year, which is 76% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
35 Population 85/sq mi density
$18,125 Median Income $16,263 per capita
$22,500 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$18,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,500 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $18,125
76% lower than US avg
Home Value $22,500
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.9%
84% higher than US avg

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

People

Population35
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,125
Per Capita$16,263
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.9%
Commute75 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$22,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units32
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute75 min
Broadband17.0%

Is Darlington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Darlington receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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, long commute times. Darlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Darlington is $18,125, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 22.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Darlington is $22,500, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Darlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Darlington has a population of 35 with a density of 85 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

35
Total Population
85
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 31.4%
Female 68.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Darlington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Darlington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Darlington is $18,125, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes.

Income: Darlington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,125
76% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,263

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate22.9%
84% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time75.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Darlington is $22,500, 92% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,500
92% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.7%
Housing Units32
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Darlington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. The area enjoys 272 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates40.1983°N, 94.3961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 17.0% 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+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+67.7%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density85/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute75.0 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Albany, MO 1,855 pop · 4.7 mi Stanberry, MO 1,190 pop · 7.8 mi Bethany, MO 3,164 pop · 20.0 mi Maysville, MO 1,106 pop · 21.4 mi Maryville, MO 10,556 pop · 27.1 mi Savannah, MO 5,062 pop · 29.0 mi Gallatin, MO 1,722 pop · 30.2 mi Cameron, MO 8,721 pop · 32.7 mi Mount Ayr, IA 1,739 pop · 36.6 mi Bedford, IA 1,389 pop · 37.0 mi Hamilton, MO 1,909 pop · 37.8 mi Lamoni, IA 2,121 pop · 38.0 mi Elwood, KS 1,169 pop · 40.6 mi Wathena, KS 1,463 pop · 41.3 mi
Compare Darlington with another city: