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Neck City, MO

Missouri

Neck City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 232. Residents earn $68,393 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
232 Population 595/sq mi density
$68,393 Median Income $23,652 per capita
$93,300 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,393 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,393
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

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

People

Population232
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,393
Per Capita$23,652
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.9%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units76
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking17.1%
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.0%

Is Neck City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Neck City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Neck City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Neck City is $68,393, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Neck City is $93,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% 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.

Neck City has a population of 232 with a density of 595 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

232
Total Population
595
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Neck City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Neck City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Neck City is $68,393, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Neck City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,393
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,652

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Neck City is $93,300, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,300
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.3%
Housing Units76
Median Year Built2002

Property Tax

In Neck City, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 26.0% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Neck City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.1%
22% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep40.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.1%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits59.3%

Food & Exercise

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 81.0% 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+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density595/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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