At a Glance
Median Income
$77,977
$37,398 per capita
Home Value
$151,100
Zillow: $183,433
Median Rent
$852/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Pawnee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pawnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pawnee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pawnee residents earn a median household income of $77,977 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,398. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pawnee is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,433. Median rent is $852/month, with 21.2% 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.
Safety & Crime
Pawnee reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 227/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Pawnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pawnee has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,706
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,035/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,977
Per Capita$37,398
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,100
Rent$852
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$183,433
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property227/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation607 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Pawnee was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.