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Luray, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
109 Population 545/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $12,457 per capita
$51,300 Home Value $147,579 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 197 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Luray, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$12,457 per capita
Home Value
$51,300
82% below
Zillow: $147,579
Violent Crime
49/100K
87% below
197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
93% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
268 sunny days/yr

How Luray Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Luray a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Luray residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,457. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Luray is $51,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,579. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Luray reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 197/100K.

Education

2.2% of adults in Luray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Luray has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population109
Median Age10.3 yrs
Density545/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$12,457
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,300
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$147,579
Housing Units30
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property197/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation745 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband20.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Luray was built in 1952.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (43 miles).
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.