At a Glance
Median Income
$22,411
$12,550 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
61.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
21.9% smoking rate
How Mill Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mill Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mill Spring a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mill Spring residents earn a median household income of $22,411 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,550. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Education
4.8% of adults in Mill Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
61.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mill Spring has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population115
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$22,411
Per Capita$12,550
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty37.1%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$120,718
Housing Units66
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation443 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+61.4%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband74.5%
EV Stations9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mill Spring was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Poplar Bluff Regional Business (28 miles).
54.8% of the population has a disability.