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Moundville, MO

Missouri

Moundville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 76. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
76 Population 475/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $23,582 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $210,075 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $663/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $45,000
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $663
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population76
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$23,582
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$663
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$210,075
Housing Units48
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Uninsured9.3%
Smoking19.7%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband32.0%

Is Moundville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moundville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Moundville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moundville is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Moundville is $45,000, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Moundville has a population of 76 with a density of 475 people per square mile. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

76
Total Population
475
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.2%
Female 61.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Moundville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Moundville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moundville is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Moundville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,582

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Moundville is $45,000, 84% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $663 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $210,075.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,000
84% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$210,075

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$663
43% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.1%
Housing Units48
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

In Moundville, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 19.7% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.7%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Uninsured9.3%
8% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits53.0%

Food & Exercise

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 32.0% 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+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+78.3%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density475/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home8.1%

Nearby Cities

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