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Holliday, MO

Missouri

Holliday is a small town in Missouri with a population of 152. Residents earn $37,045 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
152 Population 585/sq mi density
$37,045 Median Income $19,363 per capita
$45,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,045
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $45,000
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.4%
56% higher than US avg

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

People

Population152
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,045
Per Capita$19,363
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units97
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured12.1%
Smoking24.1%
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband60.0%

Is Holliday a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Holliday 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. Holliday offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holliday is $37,045, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holliday is $45,000, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Holliday has a population of 152 with a density of 585 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

152
Total Population
585
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Holliday vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Holliday vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holliday is $37,045, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Holliday vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,045
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,363

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.4%
56% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Holliday is $45,000, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,000
84% 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-Occupied93.3%
Housing Units97
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Holliday, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.1% of residents lack health insurance. 24.1% are current smokers. 29.4% report depression. 35.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Holliday vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma11.6%
COPD11.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking24.1%
72% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity35.4%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress22.1%
Physical Distress17.4%
Short Sleep41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%
Uninsured12.1%
41% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits49.2%

Food & Exercise

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 60.0% 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+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density585/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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