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Fordland, MO
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Fordland, MO
At a Glance
How Fordland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fordland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fordland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fordland residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,619. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fordland is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,135. Median rent is $719/month, with 21.3% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Fordland reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,765/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Fordland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fordland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.