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Purcell, MO
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Purcell, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Purcell a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Purcell reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.