Ionia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
59 Population 393/sq mi density
$14,750 Median Income $28,844 per capita
$60,700 Home Value $283,066 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$14,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$60,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ionia, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$14,750
80% below
$28,844 per capita
Home Value
$60,700
78% below
Zillow: $283,066
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
39.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
58.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Ionia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ionia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
20%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
470%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ionia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ionia residents earn a median household income of $14,750 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,844. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 58.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ionia is $60,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,066. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

3.8% of adults in Ionia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 39.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ionia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$14,750
Per Capita$28,844
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty58.3%

Housing

A
Home Value$60,700
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$283,066
Housing Units43
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation955 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+39.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband71.4%
EV Stations10

Did You Know?

The median home in Ionia was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (16 miles).
42.4% of the population has a disability.