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Lithium, MO

Missouri

Lithium is a small town in Missouri with a population of 43.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 56/sq mi density
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.9%
69% higher than US avg

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

People

Population43
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$14,033
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.9%
Commute17 min

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking16.9%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband23.0%

Is Lithium a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lithium receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Lithium offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.0% 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.

Lithium has a population of 43 with a density of 56 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

43
Total Population
56
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.4%
Female 32.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lithium vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lithium vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lithium is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Lithium vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$14,033

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.9%
69% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

In Lithium, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lithium vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits59.4%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 23.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+70.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density56/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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