Pickering, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
171 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $26,910 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $218,993 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $917/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pickering, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$26,910 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $218,993
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Pickering Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pickering's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
28%
Rent
79%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pickering a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pickering residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,910. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pickering is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,993. Median rent is $917/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

23.1% of adults in Pickering hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pickering has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$26,910
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$917
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$218,993
Housing Units97
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.7%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

The median home in Pickering was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (80 miles).
21.6% of the population has a disability.