At a Glance
Median Income
$49,688
$19,068 per capita
Median Rent
$659/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
19.2% smoking rate
How Mulberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mulberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mulberry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mulberry residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,068. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Education
3.7% of adults in Mulberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulberry has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population419
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$19,068
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$659
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$94,184
Housing Units270
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation927 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mulberry was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.