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Elmira, MO

Missouri

Elmira is a small town in Missouri with a population of 24. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
24 Population 343/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $28,892 per capita
$165,600 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,600 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $165,600
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population24
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,892
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units19
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation965 ft (294 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute43 min
Broadband10.0%

Is Elmira a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elmira receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Elmira offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elmira is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elmira is $165,600, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Elmira experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Elmira has a population of 24 with a density of 343 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

24
Total Population
343
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Elmira vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Elmira vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elmira is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Elmira vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,892

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.6 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Elmira is $165,600, 41% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,600
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units19
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Elmira has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.8 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates39.5072°N, 94.1547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 10.0% 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+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+83.3%
Graduate Degree+13.3%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density343/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.6 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.1%

Nearby Cities

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