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Haywood City, MO

Missouri

Haywood City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 203. Residents earn $31,719 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
203 Population 472/sq mi density
$31,719 Median Income $20,875 per capita
$17,800 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,800 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,719
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $17,800
94% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 45.0%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 60.5%
388% higher than US avg

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

People

Population203
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 19%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,719
Per Capita$20,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.5%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$17,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units88
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Uninsured12.4%
Smoking18.2%
Depression17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.0%

Is Haywood City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haywood City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Haywood City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haywood City is $31,719, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 60.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haywood City is $17,800, 94% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% 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.

Haywood City has a population of 203 with a density of 472 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (80.8%), with 19.2% White.

Population

203
Total Population
472
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Haywood City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Haywood City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haywood City is $31,719, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 60.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Haywood City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,719
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,875

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate60.5%
388% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Haywood City is $17,800, 94% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$17,800
94% 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-Occupied67.1%
Housing Units88
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Haywood City, 45.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.4% of residents lack health insurance. 18.2% are current smokers. 17.8% report depression. 38.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Haywood City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.0%
40% above US avg
Diabetes15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure44.0%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.0%
Cancer4.8%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.2%
30% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.8%
Physical Inactivity38.5%
Depression17.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep49.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.8%
Uninsured12.4%
44% above US avg
Checkup Rate80.9%
Dental Visits50.4%

Food & Exercise

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 70.0% 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+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density472/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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