Easton, MO

Missouri

Easton is a small town in Missouri with a population of 305. Residents earn $58,967 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
305 Population 517/sq mi density
$58,967 Median Income $25,729 per capita
$130,500 Home Value $359,694 Zillow
$336 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,967 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,500 home value, $336/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,967
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,500
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $336
71% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population305
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,967
Per Capita$25,729
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.7%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$336
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$359,694
Housing Units134
Rent Burden13.6%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Uninsured7.4%
Smoking15.4%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.8%

Is Easton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Easton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Easton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Easton is $58,967, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Easton is $130,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $336 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.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Easton has a population of 305 with a density of 517 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

305
Total Population
517
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Easton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Easton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Easton is $58,967, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Easton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,967
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,729

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Easton is $130,500, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $336 (71% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $359,694.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,500
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$359,694

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$336
71% below US avg
Rent Burden13.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.6%
Housing Units134
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Easton, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.7%
Uninsured7.4%
14% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits60.0%

Food & Exercise

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 83.8% 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+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+97.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density517/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

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