Neck City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
232 Population 595/sq mi density
$68,393 Median Income $23,652 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $241,880 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,393 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Neck City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,393
9% below
$23,652 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $241,880
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Neck City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Neck City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neck City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Neck City residents earn a median household income of $68,393 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,652. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neck City is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,880. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

10.0% of adults in Neck City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neck City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,393
Per Capita$23,652
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$241,880
Housing Units76
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation945 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.1%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Neck City was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (5 miles).
9.1% of the population has a disability.