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Downing, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
366 Population 555/sq mi density
$32,292 Median Income $20,730 per capita
$47,600 Home Value $111,226 Zillow
$341 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$32,292 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,600 home value, $341/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Downing, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,292
57% below
$20,730 per capita
Home Value
$47,600
83% below
Zillow: $111,226
Median Rent
$341/mo
71% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
86% below
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
268 sunny days/yr

How Downing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
17%
Rent
29%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Downing a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Downing residents earn a median household income of $32,292 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,730. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Downing is $47,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,226. Median rent is $341/month, with 25.9% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Downing reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,178/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Downing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Downing has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population366
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,292
Per Capita$20,730
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,600
Rent$341
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$111,226
Housing Units204
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent54/100K
Property1,178/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation869 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.6%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Downing was founded in 1872.
The median home in Downing was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (29 miles).
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.