Green Castle, MO

Missouri

Green Castle is a small town in Missouri with a population of 331. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
331 Population 736/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $26,367 per capita
$53,200 Home Value
$803 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,200 home value, $803/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,200
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $803
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population331
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density736/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$26,367
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty8.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,200
Rent$803
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden17.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation886 ft (270 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+90.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.0%

Is Green Castle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Green Castle receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Green Castle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Green Castle is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 8.6% 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 Green Castle is $53,200, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

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

Green Castle has a population of 331 with a density of 736 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 3% Hispanic.

Population

331
Total Population
736
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Green Castle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Green Castle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Green Castle is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Green Castle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Green Castle is $53,200, 81% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $803 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,200
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$803
31% below US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.7%

Property Tax

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 96.0% 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+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+90.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density736/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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