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Diehlstadt, MO

Missouri

Diehlstadt is a small town in Missouri with a population of 93. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
93 Population 1,329/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $18,476 per capita
$76,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population93
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$18,476
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Uninsured9.6%
Smoking19.3%
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband32.0%

Is Diehlstadt a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Diehlstadt is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Diehlstadt is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.5% 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.

Diehlstadt has a population of 93 with a density of 1,329 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

93
Total Population
1,329
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diehlstadt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Diehlstadt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Diehlstadt is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Diehlstadt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,500
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,476

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Diehlstadt is $76,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% 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-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

In Diehlstadt, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. 19.3% are current smokers. 26.0% report depression. 32.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.3%
38% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity32.7%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.8%
Uninsured9.6%
12% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits60.1%

Food & Exercise

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 32.0% 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+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+80.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,329/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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