Licking, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Licking, MO
At a Glance
How Licking Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Licking's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Licking a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Licking residents earn a median household income of $32,813 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,480. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Licking is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,461. Median rent is $614/month, with 33.8% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Licking reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 555/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Licking hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Licking has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.