Neelyville, MO

Missouri

Neelyville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 333. Residents earn $28,281 per year, which is 62% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
333 Population 290/sq mi density
$28,281 Median Income $15,499 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $142,075 Zillow
$530 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,281 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, $530/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $28,281
62% lower than US avg
Home Value $51,700
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $530
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.5%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.5%
243% higher than US avg

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

People

Population333
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,281
Per Capita$15,499
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty42.5%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent$530
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$142,075
Housing Units184
Rent Burden35.7%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Uninsured11.8%
Smoking22.8%
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+63.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute12 min
Broadband61.3%

Is Neelyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Neelyville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Neelyville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Neelyville is $28,281, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 42.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Neelyville is $51,700, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.3% 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.

Neelyville has a population of 333 with a density of 290 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.4%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 12.6% Black.

Population

333
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Neelyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Neelyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Neelyville is $28,281, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Neelyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,281
62% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,499

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate42.5%
243% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.9 min
Drive Alone52.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Neelyville is $51,700, 82% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $142,075.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$51,700
82% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$142,075

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below US avg
Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.5%
Housing Units184
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

In Neelyville, 42.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.8% of residents lack health insurance. 22.8% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 36.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Neelyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.5%
32% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure39.0%
Asthma11.9%
COPD9.7%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.8%
63% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity36.7%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress17.2%
Short Sleep42.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.3%
Uninsured11.8%
37% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits49.1%

Food & Exercise

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 61.3% 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+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+63.3%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density290/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.9 min
Drive Alone52.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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