Ravenwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
571 Population 1,842/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $22,625 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $258,919 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $681/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ravenwood, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,500
25% below
$22,625 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $258,919
Median Rent
$681/mo
41% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Ravenwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
25%
Rent
59%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ravenwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ravenwood residents earn a median household income of $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,625. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ravenwood is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,919. Median rent is $681/month, with 22.0% 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 1972.

Education

14.1% of adults in Ravenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ravenwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population571
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,842/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$22,625
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$681
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$258,919
Housing Units205
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.6%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ravenwood was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (73 miles).
15.6% of the population has a disability.