At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$24,822 per capita
Home Value
$71,900
Zillow: $111,103
Median Rent
$708/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.5% smoking rate
How Gas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gas residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,822. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gas is $71,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,103. Median rent is $708/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
16.1% of adults in Gas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population581
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$24,822
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,900
Rent$708
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$111,103
Housing Units229
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,475/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation1,021 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Gas was founded in 1898.
The median home in Gas was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.