Fair Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,551 Population 486/sq mi density
$71,447 Median Income $34,915 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $255,634 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,447 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $909/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fair Grove, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,447
5% below
$34,915 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
33% below
Zillow: $255,634
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Fair Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fair Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
67%
Rent
78%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fair Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fair Grove residents earn a median household income of $71,447 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,915. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fair Grove is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,634. Median rent is $909/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Fair Grove reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 495/100K.

Education

24.4% of adults in Fair Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fair Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,551
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,447
Per Capita$34,915
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,200
Rent$909
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$255,634
Housing Units607
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property495/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation1,211 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.9%
EV Stations50

Did You Know?

The median home in Fair Grove was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (61 miles).
9.7% of the population has a disability.