At a Glance
Median Income
$50,469
$34,373 per capita
Home Value
$107,400
Zillow: $56,644
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How North City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North City 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
North City residents earn a median household income of $50,469 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,373. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North City is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,644. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.0% of adults in North City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population708
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,469
Per Capita$34,373
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$1,106
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$56,644
Housing Units341
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation458 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in North City was built in 1972.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.