Northwoods, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,654 Population 5,220/sq mi density
$40,787 Median Income $22,271 per capita
$72,300 Home Value $86,470 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 430 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,787 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Northwoods, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,787
46% below
$22,271 per capita
Home Value
$72,300
74% below
Zillow: $86,470
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
43% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Northwoods Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
26%
Rent
95%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northwoods a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northwoods residents earn a median household income of $40,787 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,271. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northwoods is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,470. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 51.0% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Northwoods reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 430/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Northwoods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northwoods has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,654
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density5,220/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,787
Per Capita$22,271
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty16.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,300
Rent$1,104
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$86,470
Housing Units2,076
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property430/100K

Health

Obesity45.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation584 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband67.9%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Northwoods was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (6 miles).
25.4% of the population has a disability.