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Niangua, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
495 Population 1,207/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $14,443 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $249,695 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Niangua, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,667
51% below
$14,443 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
69% below
Zillow: $249,695
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
34.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Niangua Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
31%
Rent
60%
Poverty
279%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Niangua a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Niangua residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,443. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Niangua is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,695. Median rent is $695/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Niangua reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

3.9% of adults in Niangua hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Niangua has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population495
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,207/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$14,443
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty34.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$695
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$249,695
Housing Units256
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,450 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.0%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Niangua was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (45 miles).
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.