At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$19,897 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
Zillow: $103,979
Median Rent
$835/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.9% smoking rate
How Owaneco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owaneco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owaneco 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
Owaneco residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,897. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owaneco is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,979. Median rent is $835/month, with 18.7% 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 1938.
Education
6.6% of adults in Owaneco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owaneco has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population744
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,617/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$19,897
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent$835
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$103,979
Housing Units208
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation619 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Owaneco was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.