Gideon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
711 Population 397/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $19,945 per capita
$54,000 Home Value $84,170 Zillow
$584 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,000 home value, $584/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gideon, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$19,945 per capita
Home Value
$54,000
81% below
Zillow: $84,170
Median Rent
$584/mo
50% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Gideon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
19%
Rent
50%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gideon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gideon residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,945. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gideon is $54,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,170. Median rent is $584/month, with 33.5% 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 1963.

Education

8.9% of adults in Gideon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gideon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population711
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$19,945
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty23.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,000
Rent$584
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$84,170
Housing Units367
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation272 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Gideon was founded in 1900.
The median home in Gideon was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (11 miles).
22.3% of the population has a disability.