Median Income $33,511

55% lower than US avg

Home Value $54,000

81% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.9%

9% higher than US avg

Unemployment 11.6%

222% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.8%

11% higher than US avg

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

People

Population232

Median Age60.6 yrs

Density703/mi²

Male / Female63% / 38%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$33,511

Per Capita$13,888

Unemployment11.6%

Poverty13.8%

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$54,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$327,274

Housing Units130

Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity34.9%

Uninsured8.0%

Smoking16.4%

Depression22.6%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain37.9 in/yr

Sunny Days267/yr

Elevation978 ft (298 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+88.4%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute32 min

Broadband42.9%

Is Rayville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rayville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Rayville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rayville is $33,511, 55% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rayville is $54,000, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rayville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rayville has a population of 232 with a density of 703 people per square mile. The median age is 60.6 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

232

Total Population

703

People / sq mi

60.6yrs

Median Age

56% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.5%

Female 37.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rayville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	96.7%
	23% above US avg
Spanish	3.3%
	75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rayville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rayville is $33,511, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Rayville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$33,511
	55% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$13,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	11.6%
	222% above US avg
Poverty Rate	13.8%
	11% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rayville is $54,000, 81% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $327,274.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$54,000
	81% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$327,274

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	130
Median Year Built	1960

Property Tax

In Rayville, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 16.4% are current smokers. 22.6% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rayville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.9%
	9% above US avg
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	32.7%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	7.1%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.4%
	17% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.8%
Physical Inactivity	26.8%
Depression	22.6%
Mental Distress	17.2%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	77.3%
Uninsured	8.0%
	7% below US avg
Checkup Rate	68.6%
Dental Visits	52.7%

Food & Exercise

Rayville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 267 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.9 inches
	0% below US avg
Snowfall	4.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	703/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3483°N, 94.0630°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 42.9% 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+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	88.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.51

A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	703/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	42.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Rayville, MO

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Rayville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Rayville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Rayville vs U.S. Average

Income: Rayville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rayville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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