Gasconade, MO

Missouri

Gasconade is a small town in Missouri with a population of 279. Residents earn $42,143 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
279 Population 1,395/sq mi density
$42,143 Median Income $38,022 per capita
$59,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,143
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.6%
98% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population279
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,143
Per Capita$38,022
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.6%
High School+80.7%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.0%

Is Gasconade a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gasconade receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gasconade offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gasconade is $42,143, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gasconade is $59,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

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

Gasconade has a population of 279 with a density of 1,395 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

279
Total Population
1,395
People / sq mi
36.3yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gasconade vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gasconade vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gasconade is $42,143, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Gasconade vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,143
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,022

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone51.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gasconade is $59,000, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$660
1 Bedroom$677
2 Bedrooms$888
3 Bedrooms$1,192
4 Bedrooms$1,197

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.7%

Property Tax

In Gasconade, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.6%
Checkup Rate75.5%

Food & Exercise

0.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 92.0% 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+0.6%
98% below US avg
High School+80.7%
School Test Score5.45
F Education Grade (1.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,395/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone51.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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