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Pilot Knob, MO

Missouri

Pilot Knob is a small town in Missouri with a population of 757. Residents earn $44,853 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
757 Population 851/sq mi density
$44,853 Median Income $23,457 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $127,292 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
138 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,853 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $673/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,853
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,700
61% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 138/100K
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $673
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.4%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population757
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,853
Per Capita$23,457
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty8.7%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$673
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$127,292
Housing Units367
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent138/100K
Property690/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary138/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Uninsured10.0%
Smoking19.9%
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.0%

Is Pilot Knob a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pilot Knob receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pilot Knob has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pilot Knob is $44,853, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pilot Knob is $108,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Pilot Knob is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 690 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.1% 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.

Pilot Knob has a population of 757 with a density of 851 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 5.5% Hispanic.

Population

757
Total Population
851
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Pilot Knob vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Pilot Knob vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pilot Knob is $44,853, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Pilot Knob vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,853
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,457

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home0.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pilot Knob is $108,700, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $673 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $127,292.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,700
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$127,292

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$673
42% below US avg
Rent Burden26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.2%
Housing Units367
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

In Pilot Knob, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. 19.9% are current smokers. 28.4% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pilot Knob vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
29% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.9%
42% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.1%
Uninsured10.0%
16% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits56.3%

Food & Exercise

Pilot Knob has a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents, 64% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 690 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Pilot Knob vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent137.9/100K
64% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault137.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property689.7/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary137.9/100K
Theft551.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 83.0% 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+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+79.1%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density851/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home0.9%

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