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Middletown, MO

Missouri

Middletown is a small town in Missouri with a population of 232. Residents earn $49,643 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
232 Population 725/sq mi density
$49,643 Median Income $22,716 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $323,925 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,643 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,643
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,300
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.4%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent $754
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.9%
44% higher than US avg

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

People

Population232
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,643
Per Capita$22,716
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty17.9%
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent$754
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$323,925
Housing Units110
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured10.3%
Smoking21.5%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.0%

Is Middletown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middletown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Middletown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middletown is $49,643, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middletown is $71,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Middletown has a population of 232 with a density of 725 people per square mile. The median age is 29.9 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 3% Hispanic.

Population

232
Total Population
725
People / sq mi
29.9yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Middletown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Middletown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middletown is $49,643, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Middletown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,643
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,716

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.9%
44% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.5 min
Drive Alone64.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Middletown is $71,300, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $754 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $323,925.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,300
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$323,925

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$754
35% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.0%
Housing Units110
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

In Middletown, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. 21.5% are current smokers. 28.1% report depression. 32.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.7%
COPD9.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.5%
54% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity32.7%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress16.1%
Short Sleep41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.5%
Uninsured10.3%
20% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits50.2%

Food & Exercise

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 84.0% 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+3.4%
90% below US avg
High School+72.4%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density725/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.5 min
Drive Alone64.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.7%

Nearby Cities

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