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Quitman, MO

Missouri

Quitman is a small town in Missouri with a population of 30. Residents earn $41,750 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 188/sq mi density
$41,750 Median Income $27,347 per capita
$9,999 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,750
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $9,999
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population30
Median Age67.4 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female17% / 83%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$27,347
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units15
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation981 ft (299 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband18.0%

Is Quitman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quitman receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Quitman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quitman is $41,750, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Quitman is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Quitman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Quitman has a population of 30 with a density of 188 people per square mile. The median age is 67.4 years, 73% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

30
Total Population
188
People / sq mi
67.4yrs
Median Age
73% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 16.7%
Female 83.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Quitman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Quitman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quitman is $41,750, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Quitman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,750
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone44.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home55.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Quitman is $9,999, 96% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,999
96% 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-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units15
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Quitman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. The area enjoys 274 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall2.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates40.3733°N, 95.0766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 18.0% 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+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density188/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone44.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home55.6%

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