Lake Timberline, MO

Missouri

Lake Timberline is a small town in Missouri with a population of 773. Residents earn $26,838 per year, which is 64% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
773 Population 325/sq mi density
$26,838 Median Income $23,549 per capita
$134,700 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$134,700 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $26,838
64% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

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

People

Population773
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans19.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$26,838
Per Capita$23,549
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
Commute37 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$134,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units560

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured11.2%
Smoking22.9%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation810 ft (247 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband73.1%

Is Lake Timberline a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Timberline receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lake Timberline has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Timberline is $26,838, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Timberline is $134,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% 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.

Lake Timberline has a population of 773 with a density of 325 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

773
Total Population
325
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Timberline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Timberline vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Timberline is $26,838, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Lake Timberline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,838
64% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,549

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.5 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Timberline is $134,700, 52% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,700
52% below US avg

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-Occupied94.0%
Housing Units560
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

In Lake Timberline, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.2% of residents lack health insurance. 22.9% are current smokers. 27.3% report depression. 34.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure36.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.9%
64% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity34.6%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep42.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Uninsured11.2%
30% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits50.0%

Food & Exercise

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 73.1% 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+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density325/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.5 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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