Diggins, MO

Missouri

Diggins is a small town in Missouri with a population of 303. Residents earn $75,125 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
303 Population 312/sq mi density
$75,125 Median Income $31,080 per capita
$141,700 Home Value
$591 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,125 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $591/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,125
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $591
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population303
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,125
Per Capita$31,080
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.8%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$591
Ownership82.6%
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+90.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.7%

Is Diggins a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Diggins receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Diggins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Diggins is $75,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Diggins is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $591 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Diggins has a population of 303 with a density of 312 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

303
Total Population
312
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diggins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Diggins vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Diggins is $75,125, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Diggins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,125
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,080

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone92.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Diggins is $141,700, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $591 (49% below US avg). 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$591
49% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.6%
Owner-Occupied82.6%

Property Tax

In Diggins, 43.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 34.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
36% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure36.2%
Asthma11.5%
COPD10.4%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity34.3%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress17.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.5%
Checkup Rate75.0%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Diggins vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 81.7% 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+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+90.4%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density312/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone92.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%
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