At a Glance
Median Income
$40,220
$24,545 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $129,406
Median Rent
$840/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Pittsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsburg residents earn a median household income of $40,220 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,545. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsburg is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,406. Median rent is $840/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Pittsburg reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in Pittsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population20,606
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density1,531/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,220
Per Capita$24,545
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$840
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$129,406
Housing Units9,475
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
C
Violent451/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault347/100K
Burglary352/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation926 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Pittsburg was founded in 1876.
The median home in Pittsburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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