At a Glance
Median Income
$33,250
$15,027 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.9%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Elsmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elsmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elsmore a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elsmore residents earn a median household income of $33,250 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,027. The unemployment rate stands at 22.9% (536% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Elsmore reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Elsmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsmore has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,250
Per Capita$15,027
Unemployment22.9%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$73,526
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,055 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Elsmore was founded in 1888.
The median home in Elsmore was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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