Fidelity, MO

Missouri

Fidelity is a small town in Missouri with a population of 348. Residents earn $51,458 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
348 Population 359/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $22,224 per capita
$120,800 Home Value
$744 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,458
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,800
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $744
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population348
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$22,224
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty12.9%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$744
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity40.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+89.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%

Is Fidelity a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fidelity receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fidelity offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fidelity is $51,458, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fidelity is $120,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fidelity has a population of 348 with a density of 359 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%).

Population

348
Total Population
359
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.6%
Female 37.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Fidelity vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Fidelity vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fidelity is $51,458, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Fidelity vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,458
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Fidelity is $120,800, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,800
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$744
36% below US avg
Rent Burden23.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.4%

Property Tax

In Fidelity, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD8.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.2%
Checkup Rate75.3%

Food & Exercise

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 92.1% 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+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+89.2%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density359/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

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