Purdy, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,308 Population 2,012/sq mi density
$43,438 Median Income $17,950 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $216,662 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,438 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Purdy, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,438
42% below
$17,950 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
70% below
Zillow: $216,662
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
311% above
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Purdy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
232%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
411%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Purdy a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Purdy residents earn a median household income of $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,950. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Purdy is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,662. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

5.8% of adults in Purdy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Purdy has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,308
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,012/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$17,950
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty28.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$216,662
Housing Units534
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation1,490 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.5%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Purdy was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (41 miles).
18.3% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.