Montrose, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
442 Population 775/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $29,307 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $312,893 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $855/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Montrose, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,938
32% below
$29,307 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
72% below
Zillow: $312,893
Median Rent
$855/mo
26% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Montrose Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
28%
Rent
74%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montrose residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,307. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montrose is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,893. Median rent is $855/month, with 18.6% 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 1964.

Education

16.6% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montrose has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population442
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$29,307
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty16.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$855
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$312,893
Housing Units221
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation833 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.9%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Montrose was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (54 miles).
26.7% of the population has a disability.