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Gerald, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,264 Population 866/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $29,561 per capita
$141,400 Home Value $238,423 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $847/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gerald, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$29,561 per capita
Home Value
$141,400
50% below
Zillow: $238,423
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
264 sunny days/yr

How Gerald Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gerald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
50%
Rent
73%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gerald a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gerald residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,561. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gerald is $141,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,423. Median rent is $847/month, with 22.4% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Gerald reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.9% of adults in Gerald hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gerald has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,264
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$29,561
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,400
Rent$847
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$238,423
Housing Units563
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property983/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary378/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days264/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation906 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.9%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

The median home in Gerald was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (56 miles).
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.