Lathrop, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,646 Population 632/sq mi density
$76,468 Median Income $27,078 per capita
$156,500 Home Value $293,351 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,468 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lathrop, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,468
2% above
$27,078 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
44% below
Zillow: $293,351
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Lathrop Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
56%
Rent
73%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lathrop a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lathrop residents earn a median household income of $76,468 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,078. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lathrop is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,351. Median rent is $850/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Lathrop reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 397/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Lathrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lathrop has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,646
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,468
Per Capita$27,078
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$850
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$293,351
Housing Units876
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property397/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.4%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Lathrop was founded in 1867.
The median home in Lathrop was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (27 miles).
19.3% of the population has a disability.