Ginger Blue, MO

Missouri

Ginger Blue is a small town in Missouri with a population of 132. Residents earn $38,828 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
132 Population 508/sq mi density
$38,828 Median Income $30,229 per capita
$46,500 Home Value
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,828 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,500 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,828
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $46,500
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

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

People

Population132
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,828
Per Capita$30,229
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.5%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units63

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+16.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute12 min
Broadband63.0%

Is Ginger Blue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ginger Blue receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ginger Blue offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ginger Blue is $38,828, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ginger Blue is $46,500, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ginger Blue has a population of 132 with a density of 508 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.9%).

Population

132
Total Population
508
People / sq mi
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.9%
Female 31.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ginger Blue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only18.8%
76% below US avg
Spanish81.3%
507% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ginger Blue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ginger Blue is $38,828, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Ginger Blue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,828
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,229

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.9 min
Drive Alone97.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Ginger Blue is $46,500, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$46,500
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.4%
Housing Units63
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 63.0% 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+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+16.8%
Graduate Degree+5.5%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density508/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.9 min
Drive Alone97.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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