Doniphan, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,220 Population 1,609/sq mi density
$43,309 Median Income $20,677 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $156,952 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
221 Violent Crime/100K 2,655 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,309 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Doniphan, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,309
42% below
$20,677 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $156,952
Median Rent
$704/mo
39% below
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
42% below
2,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Doniphan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
40%
Rent
61%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Doniphan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Doniphan residents earn a median household income of $43,309 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,677. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Doniphan is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,952. Median rent is $704/month, with 33.9% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Doniphan reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,655/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Doniphan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Doniphan has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,220
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,609/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,309
Per Capita$20,677
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty19.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$704
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$156,952
Housing Units832
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property2,655/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.7%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation413 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.3%
EV Stations9

Did You Know?

The median home in Doniphan was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Poplar Bluff Regional Business (30 miles).
20.6% of the population has a disability.