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La Russell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /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
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

La Russell, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$16,936 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
78% below
Zillow: $286,204
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
256 sunny days/yr

How La Russell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Russell 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

La Russell residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,936. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Russell is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,204. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

La Russell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,296/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in La Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Russell has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population118
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,700
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$286,204
Housing Units55
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,296/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband32.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in La Russell was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (24 miles).
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.