Mound City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,103 Population 882/sq mi density
$60,735 Median Income $32,726 per capita
$124,700 Home Value $386,905 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mound City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,735
19% below
$32,726 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
56% below
Zillow: $386,905
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Mound City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
44%
Rent
58%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mound City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mound City residents earn a median household income of $60,735 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,726. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mound City is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,905. Median rent is $675/month, with 25.2% 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 1968.

Education

21.9% of adults in Mound City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mound City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,103
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$675
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$386,905
Housing Units619
Rent Burden25.2%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation892 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mound City was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (64 miles).
14.9% of the population has a disability.