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Paynesville, MO

Missouri

Paynesville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 49. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
49 Population 188/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $69,635 per capita
$104,200 Home Value
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,200
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Paynesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population49
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans43.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$69,635
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.2%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband27.0%

Is Paynesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paynesville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Paynesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paynesville is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paynesville is $104,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Paynesville has a population of 49 with a density of 188 people per square mile. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.6%), with 8.2% Hispanic, 10.2% Black.

Population

49
Total Population
188
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Paynesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paynesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paynesville is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Paynesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$69,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Paynesville is $104,200, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,200
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+80.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density188/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.5 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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