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Longtown, MO

Missouri

Longtown is a small town in Missouri with a population of 99. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
99 Population 762/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $47,723 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,125
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population99
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$47,723
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking17.4%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband39.0%

Is Longtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longtown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Longtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longtown is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Longtown is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Longtown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Longtown has a population of 99 with a density of 762 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

99
Total Population
762
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Longtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Longtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longtown is $78,125, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Longtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,125
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Longtown is $125,000, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%
Housing Units49
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Longtown, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.4% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.4%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits62.3%

Food & Exercise

Longtown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. The area enjoys 257 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall5.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density762/sq mi
Coordinates37.6698°N, 89.7737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 39.0% 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+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+85.7%
Graduate Degree+6.8%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density762/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

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