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Guilford, MO

Missouri

Guilford is a small town in Missouri with a population of 51. Residents earn $44,167 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 729/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $26,529 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,167
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.0%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population51
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$26,529
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty12.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$351,459
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband28.0%

Is Guilford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Guilford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Guilford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Guilford is $44,167, 41% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Guilford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Guilford has a population of 51 with a density of 729 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.9% Hispanic.

Population

51
Total Population
729
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Guilford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Guilford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Guilford is $44,167, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Guilford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,167
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,529

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit4.6%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $351,459.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$351,459

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-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Guilford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.7 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall3.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates40.1683°N, 94.7363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 28.0% 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+40.0%
19% above US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density729/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit4.6%
Work from Home4.5%

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