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Gainesville, MO
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Gainesville, MO
At a Glance
How Gainesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gainesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gainesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gainesville residents earn a median household income of $31,087 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,759. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gainesville is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,295. Median rent is $602/month, with 29.6% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Gainesville reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,677/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Gainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gainesville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.