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Houston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Houston, MO
At a Glance
How Houston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Houston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Houston residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,126. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houston is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,735. Median rent is $728/month, with 39.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Houston reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,691/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.