Ewing, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $51,719

31% lower than US avg

Home Value $78,300

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.0%

79% lower than US avg

Median Rent $800

31% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.5%

14% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.3%

73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population446

Median Age27.3 yrs

Density719/mi²

Male / Female35% / 65%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans7.6%

Economy

Median Income$51,719

Per Capita$20,964

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.3%

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$78,300

Rent$800

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$231,186

Housing Units174

Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity36.5%

Uninsured9.5%

Smoking19.2%

Depression27.1%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain37.8 in/yr

Sunny Days267/yr

Elevation689 ft (210 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.0%

High School+89.0%

Graduate+2.2%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute32 min

Broadband74.0%

Is Ewing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ewing 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. Ewing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ewing is $51,719, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ewing is $78,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Ewing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ewing has a population of 446 with a density of 719 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 27.3 years, 30% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 65.2% female and 34.8% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 7.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 96.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

446

Total Population

719

People / sq mi

27.3yrs

Median Age

30% below US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.8%

Female 65.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ewing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ewing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ewing is $51,719, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,964 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 4.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ewing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$51,719
	31% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$20,964

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.3%
	73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.4 min
Drive Alone	88.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Ewing is $78,300, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,186, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 174 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. 23.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$78,300
	72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$231,186

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$800
	31% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	64.6%
Housing Units	174
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

In Ewing, 36.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 32.2% have high blood pressure. 19.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.8% report binge drinking. 29.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.0% experience frequent mental distress. 9.5% of residents lack health insurance.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.5%
	14% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	32.2%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	7.9%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.2%
	37% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	29.4%
Depression	27.1%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.2%
Uninsured	9.5%
	10% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.2%
Dental Visits	59.4%

Food & Exercise

Ewing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.8 inches
	0% below US avg
Snowfall	4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	719/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0062°N, 91.7138°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in

Ewing has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F — from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.4").

7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 88.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.0%
	79% below US avg
High School+	89.0%
Graduate Degree+	2.2%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	719/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	74.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.4 min
Drive Alone	88.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Ewing

What is the population of Ewing?

Ewing has a population of 446 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 719 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 65.2% female and 34.8% male.

Is Ewing expensive to live in?

Ewing is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $51,719, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,300 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ewing?

Ewing has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Ewing?

The job market in Ewing is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 4.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ewing?

The median home value in Ewing is $78,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Ewing?

Schools in Ewing score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 7.0% of adults in Ewing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ewing?

The obesity rate in Ewing is 36.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.2% of adults are smokers. 29.4% are physically inactive. 27.1% of residents report depression. 9.5% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Ewing?

The average commute in Ewing is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ewing?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ewing is 96.9% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 7.6% of the population are military veterans. 21.0% of residents have a disability. 96.2% have health insurance coverage.

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