Diamond, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
911 Population 1,168/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $30,121 per capita
$132,800 Home Value $250,436 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Diamond, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$30,121 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
53% below
Zillow: $250,436
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Diamond Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Diamond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
47%
Rent
70%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Diamond a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Diamond residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,121. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Diamond is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,436. Median rent is $814/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

19.8% of adults in Diamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Diamond has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population911
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$30,121
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$814
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$250,436
Housing Units383
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.4%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Diamond was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (17 miles).
13.8% of the population has a disability.