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Mound City, MO

Missouri

Mound City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 1,103. Residents earn $60,735 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,103 Population 882/sq mi density
$60,735 Median Income $32,726 per capita
$124,700 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,784 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,735 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,735
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,700
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 94/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,103
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,735
Per Capita$32,726
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units619
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,784/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault94/100K
Burglary376/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking18.0%
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation892 ft (272 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.5%

Is Mound City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mound City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Mound City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mound City is $60,735, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mound City is $124,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Mound City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,784 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mound City has a population of 1,103 with a density of 882 people per square mile. The median age is 50.3 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

1,103
Total Population
882
People / sq mi
50.3yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mound City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mound City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mound City is $60,735, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Mound City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,735
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Mound City is $124,700, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,700
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden25.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%
Housing Units619
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Mound City, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.0% are current smokers. 26.2% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mound City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.0%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits60.1%

Food & Exercise

Mound City has a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,784 per 100,000 (9% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mound City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent93.9/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault93.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,784.0/100K
9% below US avg
Burglary375.6/100K
Theft1,126.8/100K
Vehicle Theft281.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.5% 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+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density882/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.5%
Alt Fuel Stations2

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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