Pilot Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
646 Population 1,538/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $30,148 per capita
$118,300 Home Value $237,889 Zillow
$656 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value, $656/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pilot Grove, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$30,148 per capita
Home Value
$118,300
58% below
Zillow: $237,889
Median Rent
$656/mo
44% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pilot Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
42%
Rent
56%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pilot Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pilot Grove residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,148. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pilot Grove is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,889. Median rent is $656/month, with 19.7% 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 1973.

Education

13.4% of adults in Pilot Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pilot Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population646
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,538/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$30,148
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,300
Rent$656
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$237,889
Housing Units360
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation843 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband77.9%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pilot Grove was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (18 miles).
13.6% of the population has a disability.