Median Income $86,442

15% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.3%

40% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 45.9%

43% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population69

Median Age69.9 yrs

Density27/mi²

Male / Female39% / 61%

Largest GroupWhite 81%

Veterans69.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$86,442

Per Capita$39,084

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity45.9%

Uninsured13.6%

Smoking28.3%

Depression30.5%

Heart Disease9.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

AQI41 (Good)

Sunny Days318/yr

Elevation830 ft (253 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+7.4%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

CommuteN/A

Broadband27.0%

Is Pontiac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pontiac receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Pontiac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pontiac is $86,442, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% 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.

Pontiac has a population of 69 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 69.9 years, 80% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 18.8% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

69.9yrs

Median Age

80% above US avg

2.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.1%

Female 60.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Pontiac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pontiac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pontiac is $86,442, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Pontiac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$86,442
	15% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,084

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	100.0%

Walkability

In Pontiac, 45.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.6% of residents lack health insurance. 28.3% are current smokers. 30.5% report depression. 40.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pontiac vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	45.9%
	43% above US avg
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart Disease	9.0%
High Blood Pressure	39.5%
Asthma	12.6%
COPD	13.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	28.3%
	102% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.9%
Physical Inactivity	40.9%
Depression	30.5%
Mental Distress	24.5%
Physical Distress	20.1%
Short Sleep	42.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	13.6%
	58% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.8%
Dental Visits	41.9%

Food & Exercise

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 27.0% 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+	20.3%
	40% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	7.4%
School Test Score	5.51

C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	27/sq mi
Total Area	2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	27.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	100.0%

Pontiac, MO

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

People

Economy

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Pontiac a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Pontiac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Pontiac vs U.S. Average

Income: Pontiac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Health Metrics: Pontiac vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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