Jerico Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
241 Population 354/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $21,317 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $271,621 Zillow
$528 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, $528/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Jerico Springs, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$21,317 per capita
Home Value
$59,200
79% below
Zillow: $271,621
Median Rent
$528/mo
55% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
26.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Jerico Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
21%
Rent
45%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jerico Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jerico Springs residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,317. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jerico Springs is $59,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,621. Median rent is $528/month, with 17.5% 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 1973.

Education

7.5% of adults in Jerico Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jerico Springs has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population241
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$21,317
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,200
Rent$528
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$271,621
Housing Units122
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation1,014 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jerico Springs was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (40 miles).
17.8% of the population has a disability.