Gainesville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
902 Population 314/sq mi density
$31,087 Median Income $19,759 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $211,708 Zillow
$602 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$31,087 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $602/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gainesville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,087
59% below
$19,759 per capita
Home Value
$97,900
65% below
Zillow: $211,708
Median Rent
$602/mo
48% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
41%
Home Value
35%
Rent
52%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gainesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 9.9% (175% 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 $211,708. 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.

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population902
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$31,087
Per Capita$19,759
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty25.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,900
Rent$602
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$211,708
Housing Units422
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation791 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.6%

Did You Know?

The median home in Gainesville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (23 miles).
35.7% of the population has a disability.