At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$23,857 per capita
Home Value
$77,200
Zillow: $113,855
Median Rent
$775/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.1% smoking rate
How Nason Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nason's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nason a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nason residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,857. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nason is $77,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,855. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
2.5% of adults in Nason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nason has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,857
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,200
Rent$775
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$113,855
Housing Units128
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Nason was founded in 1923.
The median home in Nason was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.