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Dennis Acres, MO

Missouri

Dennis Acres is a small town in Missouri with a population of 55. Residents earn $100,250 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
55 Population 1,375/sq mi density
$100,250 Median Income $27,162 per capita
$55,600 Home Value
$779 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,250
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $55,600
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $779
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population55
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,375/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 56%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,250
Per Capita$27,162
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,600
Rent$779
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units30
Rent Burden14.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband20.0%

Is Dennis Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dennis Acres receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Dennis Acres offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dennis Acres is $100,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Dennis Acres among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dennis Acres is $55,600, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Dennis Acres has a population of 55 with a density of 1,375 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.4%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

55
Total Population
1,375
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Dennis Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only59.6%
24% below US avg
Spanish40.4%
201% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Dennis Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dennis Acres is $100,250, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Dennis Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,250
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$27,162

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.3 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Dennis Acres is $55,600, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $779 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$55,600
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$779
33% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.0%
Housing Units30
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 20.0% 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+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+62.2%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,375/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.3 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Nearby Cities

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