Lake Tapawingo, MO

Missouri

Lake Tapawingo is a small town in Missouri with a population of 754. Residents earn $102,708 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
754 Population 2,356/sq mi density
$102,708 Median Income $73,681 per capita
$348,700 Home Value $419,257 Zillow
$1,688 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$102,708 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$348,700 home value, $1,688/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,708
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,700
24% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 48.0%
42% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,688
45% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Lake Tapawingo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population754
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density2,356/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,708
Per Capita$73,681
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.3%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,700
Rent$1,688
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$419,257
Housing Units400
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,097/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary137/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking12.3%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.0%

Is Lake Tapawingo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Tapawingo receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Lake Tapawingo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Tapawingo is $102,708, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Lake Tapawingo among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Tapawingo is $348,700, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Lake Tapawingo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,097 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 48.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% 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.

Lake Tapawingo has a population of 754 with a density of 2,356 people per square mile. The median age is 59.3 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

754
Total Population
2,356
People / sq mi
59.3yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Tapawingo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Tapawingo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Tapawingo is $102,708, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Lake Tapawingo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,708
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$73,681

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Tapawingo is $348,700, 24% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,688 (45% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $419,257.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,700
24% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$419,257
Median List Price$660,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$660,000
$/Sq Ft$249
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops25.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,688
45% above US avg
Rent Burden23.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.0%
Housing Units400
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

In Lake Tapawingo, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 12.3% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Tapawingo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.3%
12% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits70.5%

Food & Exercise

Lake Tapawingo has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,097 per 100,000 (44% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Lake Tapawingo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,097.4/100K
44% below US avg
Burglary137.2/100K
Theft685.9/100K
Vehicle Theft274.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
48.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 92.0% 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+48.0%
42% above US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+17.4%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,356/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

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