Purcell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
354 Population 805/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $23,180 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $241,880 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $938/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Purcell, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$23,180 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
70% below
Zillow: $241,880
Median Rent
$938/mo
19% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Purcell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
30%
Rent
81%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Purcell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Purcell residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,180. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Purcell is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,880. Median rent is $938/month, with 20.0% 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 1944.

Education

11.4% of adults in Purcell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Purcell has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population354
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density805/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$23,180
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty21.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$938
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$241,880
Housing Units194
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation965 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute38 min
Broadband84.1%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Purcell was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (5 miles).
12.1% of the population has a disability.