At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
823/100K
4,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mapleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Mapleton reports 823 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,622/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,176
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,110
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$123,881
Housing Units72
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
F
Violent823/100K
Property4,622/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,559/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation888 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mapleton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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