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Emerald Beach, MO

Missouri

Emerald Beach is a small town in Missouri with a population of 207. Residents earn $44,444 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
207 Population 288/sq mi density
$44,444 Median Income $37,825 per capita
$186,400 Home Value
$617 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,444 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$186,400 home value, $617/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,444
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,400
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $617
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population207
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,444
Per Capita$37,825
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty15.3%
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$186,400
Rent$617
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units187
Rent Burden36.0%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking17.7%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.0%

Is Emerald Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Emerald Beach 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Emerald Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Emerald Beach is $44,444, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Emerald Beach is $186,400, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% 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.

Emerald Beach has a population of 207 with a density of 288 people per square mile. The median age is 62.7 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.1%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

207
Total Population
288
People / sq mi
62.7yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Emerald Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Emerald Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Emerald Beach is $44,444, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Emerald Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,444
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,825

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Emerald Beach is $186,400, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $617 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,400
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$617
47% below US avg
Rent Burden36.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Housing Units187
Median Year Built1989

Property Tax

In Emerald Beach, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 17.7% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 29.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Emerald Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.7%
26% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits58.2%

Food & Exercise

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 98.0% 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+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+95.8%
Graduate Degree+6.6%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density288/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.6%

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