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La Due, MO

Missouri

La Due is a small town in Missouri with a population of 85. Residents earn $31,875 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
85 Population 1,063/sq mi density
$31,875 Median Income $8,722 per capita
$9,999 Home Value
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$31,875 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,875
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $9,999
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 92.3%
644% higher than US avg

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

People

Population85
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$31,875
Per Capita$8,722
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty92.3%
Commute69 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+48.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute69 min
Broadband25.0%

Is La Due a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Due receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Due offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Due is $31,875, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 92.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Due is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% 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.

La Due has a population of 85 with a density of 1,063 people per square mile. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 3.5% Hispanic.

Population

85
Total Population
1,063
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

La Due vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Due vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Due is $31,875, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 92.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes.

Income: La Due vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,875
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$8,722

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate92.3%
644% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time69.1 min
Drive Alone9.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in La Due is $9,999, 96% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,999
96% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.0%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 25.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+48.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,063/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute69.1 min
Drive Alone9.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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