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Pendleton, MO

Missouri

Pendleton is a small town in Missouri with a population of 33. Residents earn $108,250 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
33 Population 106/sq mi density
$108,250 Median Income $42,230 per capita
$225,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $735/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,250
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

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

People

Population33
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans27.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,250
Per Capita$42,230
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units18
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband15.0%

Is Pendleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pendleton receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Pendleton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pendleton is $108,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Pendleton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pendleton is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Pendleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 6.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pendleton has a population of 33 with a density of 106 people per square mile. The median age is 23.7 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

33
Total Population
106
People / sq mi
23.7yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Pendleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Pendleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pendleton is $108,250, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Pendleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,250
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,230

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Pendleton is $225,000, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.3%
Housing Units18
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Pendleton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 266 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall6.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates38.8273°N, 91.2352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 15.0% 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+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+80.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density106/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Nearby Cities

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