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Homestead, MO

Missouri

Homestead is a small town in Missouri with a population of 161. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
161 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $44,749 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
$588 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $588/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $588
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population161
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$44,749
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty2.9%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$588
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units77
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking18.4%
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband58.0%

Is Homestead a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Homestead receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Homestead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Homestead is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Homestead is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% 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.

Homestead has a population of 161 with a density of 1,006 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%).

Population

161
Total Population
1,006
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Homestead vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Homestead vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Homestead is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Homestead vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Homestead is $95,000, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $588 (49% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$588
49% below US avg
Rent Burden30.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%
Housing Units77
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

In Homestead, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 25.8% report depression. 31.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.4%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep41.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits55.3%

Food & Exercise

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 58.0% 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+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+82.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,006/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home12.0%

Nearby Cities

Excelsior Springs, MO 10,502 pop · 2.1 mi Lawson, MO 2,742 pop · 5.2 mi Kearney, MO 10,696 pop · 8.6 mi Richmond, MO 5,979 pop · 13.3 mi Liberty, MO 30,446 pop · 14.2 mi Lathrop, MO 2,646 pop · 14.5 mi Buckner, MO 2,917 pop · 15.9 mi Pleasant Valley, MO 2,744 pop · 18.3 mi Claycomo, MO 1,994 pop · 19.1 mi Plattsburg, MO 2,437 pop · 19.2 mi Smithville, MO 10,552 pop · 20.4 mi Lexington, MO 4,602 pop · 21.1 mi Sugar Creek, MO 3,261 pop · 21.8 mi Gladstone, MO 27,069 pop · 21.9 mi
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