Duenweg, MO

Missouri

Duenweg is a small town in Missouri with a population of 1,707. Residents earn $53,839 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,707 Population 514/sq mi density
$53,839 Median Income $22,339 per capita
$116,600 Home Value
$941 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
77 Violent Crime/100K 2,454 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,839 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,839
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,600
59% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 77/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $941
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.2%
95% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,707
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,839
Per Capita$22,339
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty24.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,600
Rent$941
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units582
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property2,454/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary153/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Uninsured9.9%
Smoking19.3%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Duenweg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duenweg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Duenweg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Duenweg is $53,839, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 24.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duenweg is $116,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Duenweg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,454 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% 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.

Duenweg has a population of 1,707 with a density of 514 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.7%), with 9.3% Hispanic.

Population

1,707
Total Population
514
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Duenweg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Duenweg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duenweg is $53,839, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Duenweg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,839
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,339

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate24.2%
95% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Duenweg is $116,600, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $941 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,600
59% below US avg
Median List Price$142,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$142,200
$/Sq Ft$165
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops23.5%
Inventory17

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$941
19% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.3%
Housing Units582
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Duenweg, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.3% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 31.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.3%
38% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity31.0%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress15.2%
Short Sleep41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.2%
Uninsured9.9%
15% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits57.4%

Food & Exercise

Duenweg has a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,454 per 100,000 (25% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent76.7/100K
80% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault76.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,454.0/100K
25% above US avg
Burglary153.4/100K
Theft2,070.6/100K
Vehicle Theft230.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.0% 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+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density514/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

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