At a Glance
Median Income
$45,083
$30,611 per capita
Home Value
$82,000
Zillow: $103,979
Median Rent
$670/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
1,946/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Pana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pana residents earn a median household income of $45,083 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,611. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Pana is $82,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,979. Median rent is $670/month, with 27.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Pana reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,946/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Pana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pana has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,277
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,083
Per Capita$30,611
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$670
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$103,979
Housing Units2,745
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property1,946/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary491/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Pana was founded in 1845.
The median home in Pana was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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