Jennings, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,900 Population 3,458/sq mi density
$37,356 Median Income $19,961 per capita
$62,300 Home Value $70,223 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,356 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,300 home value, $944/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jennings, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,356
50% below
$19,961 per capita
Home Value
$62,300
78% below
Zillow: $70,223
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
37.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
50% above
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Jennings Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
22%
Rent
81%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jennings a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jennings residents earn a median household income of $37,356 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,961. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jennings is $62,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $70,223. Median rent is $944/month, with 37.7% 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 1955.

Education

9.9% of adults in Jennings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jennings has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,900
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,458/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,356
Per Capita$19,961
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty19.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,300
Rent$944
Ownership43.0%
Zillow$70,223
Housing Units7,546
Rent Burden37.7%

Health

Obesity48.2%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation515 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.2%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Jennings was built in 1955.
13.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (6 miles).
22.6% of the population has a disability.