Ludlow, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
135 Population 844/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $26,596 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $322,590 Zillow
$637 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $637/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ludlow, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,000
25% below
$26,596 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $322,590
Median Rent
$637/mo
45% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
378% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Ludlow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
32%
Rent
55%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
478%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ludlow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ludlow residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,596. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ludlow is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,590. Median rent is $637/month, with 9.0% 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 1968.

Education

6.5% of adults in Ludlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ludlow has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$26,596
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty16.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$637
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$322,590
Housing Units100
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation755 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband70.0%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ludlow was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (59 miles).
28.1% of the population has a disability.