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Rea, MO

Missouri

Rea is a small town in Missouri with a population of 44. Residents earn $86,250 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
44 Population 367/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $29,668 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $303,937 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,250
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $75,700
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population44
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$29,668
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$303,937
Housing Units26
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband19.0%

Is Rea a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rea receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Rea stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rea is $86,250, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rea is $75,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x 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%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rea experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rea has a population of 44 with a density of 367 people per square mile. The median age is 52.5 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

44
Total Population
367
People / sq mi
52.5yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rea vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rea vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rea is $86,250, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Rea vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,250
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,668

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rea is $75,700, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,937.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,700
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$303,937

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-Occupied94.7%
Housing Units26
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Rea has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates40.0619°N, 94.7647°W
TimezoneAmerica/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. 19.0% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density367/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access19.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

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