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Glen Echo Park, MO

Missouri

Glen Echo Park is a small town in Missouri with a population of 98. Residents earn $57,143 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
98 Population 3,267/sq mi density
$57,143 Median Income $40,393 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,143 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,143
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.7%
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Glen Echo Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population98
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density3,267/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 21%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$40,393
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.1%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,242/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary621/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking17.2%
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation643 ft (196 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband48.0%

Is Glen Echo Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glen Echo Park receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Glen Echo Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glen Echo Park is $57,143, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glen Echo Park is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Glen Echo Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,242 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Glen Echo Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Glen Echo Park has a population of 98 with a density of 3,267 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (78.6%), with 21.4% White.

Population

98
Total Population
3,267
People / sq mi
62.1yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.3%
Female 34.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Glen Echo Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glen Echo Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glen Echo Park is $57,143, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Glen Echo Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,143
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,393

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.0 min
Drive Alone63.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Glen Echo Park is $125,000, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units49
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Glen Echo Park, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 20.6% report depression. 32.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Glen Echo Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure43.3%
Asthma12.5%
COPD6.8%
Cancer4.9%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.6%
Physical Inactivity32.5%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep42.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.4%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate81.0%
Dental Visits54.2%

Food & Exercise

Glen Echo Park has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,242 per 100,000 (37% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Glen Echo Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,242.2/100K
37% below US avg
Burglary621.1/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft621.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Glen Echo Park has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density3,267/sq mi
Coordinates38.7012°N, 90.2979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 48.0% 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+33.7%
0% below US avg
High School+98.9%
Graduate Degree+20.7%
School Test Score5.51
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,267/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.0 min
Drive Alone63.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

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