At a Glance
Home Value
$28,600
Zillow: $310,705
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
44.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $28,600 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,705. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
5.1% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty44.8%
Housing
Home Value$28,600
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$310,705
Housing Units86
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation673 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute46 min
Broadband87.2%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelson was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (21 miles).
33.7% of the population has a disability.