La Russell, MO

Missouri

La Russell is a small town in Missouri with a population of 118. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
118 Population 347/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $16,936 per capita
$61,700 Home Value $286,204 Zillow
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,700
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population118
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$16,936
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$286,204
Housing Units55

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband32.0%

Is La Russell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Russell receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. La Russell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Russell is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Russell is $61,700, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 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 Russell has a population of 118 with a density of 347 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

118
Total Population
347
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

La Russell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

La Russell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Russell is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: La Russell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,936

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in La Russell is $61,700, 78% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $286,204.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,700
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$286,204

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units55
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

In La Russell, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.9% are current smokers. 24.0% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: La Russell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.8%
Cancer5.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.1%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate68.0%
Dental Visits52.4%

Food & Exercise

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 32.0% 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+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+79.4%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density347/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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