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Powersville, MO

Missouri

Powersville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 66. Residents earn $43,417 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
66 Population 118/sq mi density
$43,417 Median Income $35,012 per capita
$32,200 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,417 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,200 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,417
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $32,200
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.2%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 100.0%
706% higher than US avg

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

People

Population66
Median Age69.3 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female91% / 9%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans63.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,417
Per Capita$35,012
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty100.0%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$32,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units78
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband44.0%

Is Powersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Powersville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Powersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Powersville is $43,417, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 100.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Powersville is $32,200, 89% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Powersville has a population of 66 with a density of 118 people per square mile. The median age is 69.3 years, 78% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

66
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
69.3yrs
Median Age
78% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 90.9%
Female 9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Powersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Powersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Powersville is $43,417, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Powersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,417
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,012

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate100.0%
706% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Powersville is $32,200, 89% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$32,200
89% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%
Housing Units78
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 44.0% 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+24.2%
28% below US avg
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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