Mountain Grove, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Mountain Grove, MO
At a Glance
How Mountain Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Grove residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,228. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Grove is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,944. Median rent is $548/month, with 31.1% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Grove reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,534/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Mountain Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Grove has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.