Greenfield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,276 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$32,930 Median Income $24,527 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $166,195 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
706 Violent Crime/100K 2,471 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$32,930 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $563/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
706 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenfield, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,930
56% below
$24,527 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $166,195
Median Rent
$563/mo
52% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
706/100K
86% above
2,471/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Greenfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
29%
Rent
48%
Poverty
163%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
286%
Crime
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenfield a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenfield residents earn a median household income of $32,930 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,527. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenfield is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,195. Median rent is $563/month, with 26.7% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Greenfield reports 706 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,471/100K.

Education

13.2% of adults in Greenfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,276
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,930
Per Capita$24,527
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty20.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$563
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$166,195
Housing Units715
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent706/100K
Property2,471/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,102 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.9%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenfield was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (39 miles).
23.8% of the population has a disability.