At a Glance
Median Income
$46,563
$23,041 per capita
Home Value
$44,400
Zillow: $152,828
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Nilwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nilwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nilwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nilwood residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,041. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nilwood is $44,400 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,828. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.5% of adults in Nilwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nilwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,563
Per Capita$23,041
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$44,400
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$152,828
Housing Units106
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation670 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Nilwood was founded in 1867.
The median home in Nilwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.