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Penermon, MO

Missouri

Penermon is a small town in Missouri with a population of 83. Residents earn $18,906 per year, which is 75% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
83 Population 395/sq mi density
$18,906 Median Income $7,742 per capita
$46,100 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$18,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,100 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $18,906
75% lower than US avg
Home Value $46,100
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 60.0%
384% higher than US avg

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

People

Population83
Median Age14.4 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans39.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$18,906
Per Capita$7,742
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units33
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+24.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband34.0%

Is Penermon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penermon receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Penermon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penermon is $18,906, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 60.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penermon is $46,100, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Penermon has a population of 83 with a density of 395 people per square mile. The median age is 14.4 years, 63% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (100%).

Population

83
Total Population
395
People / sq mi
14.4yrs
Median Age
63% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.4%
Female 56.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Penermon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Penermon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penermon is $18,906, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 60.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Penermon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,906
75% below US avg
Per Capita Income$7,742

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate60.0%
384% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Penermon is $46,100, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$46,100
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.1%
Housing Units33
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 34.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+24.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density395/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Dexter, MO 7,906 pop · 7.2 mi Bloomfield, MO 2,011 pop · 8.7 mi Bernie, MO 1,772 pop · 11.4 mi Sikeston, MO 16,231 pop · 14.6 mi New Madrid, MO 2,720 pop · 17.0 mi Malden, MO 3,818 pop · 17.8 mi Lilbourn, MO 1,021 pop · 18.1 mi Advance, MO 1,549 pop · 22.2 mi Oran, MO 1,137 pop · 22.5 mi East Prairie, MO 2,930 pop · 24.5 mi Campbell, MO 1,719 pop · 24.7 mi Portageville, MO 2,869 pop · 26.2 mi Charleston, MO 4,565 pop · 27.9 mi Chaffee, MO 3,039 pop · 28.6 mi
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