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Rhineland, MO

Missouri

Rhineland is a small town in Missouri with a population of 180. Residents earn $74,375 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
180 Population 529/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $23,082 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
$1,393 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,393/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,375
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,393
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population180
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$23,082
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.3%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,393
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44
Rent Burden37.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking20.4%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband51.0%

Is Rhineland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rhineland receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Rhineland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rhineland is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rhineland is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rhineland has a population of 180 with a density of 529 people per square mile. The median age is 25.9 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

180
Total Population
529
People / sq mi
25.9yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rhineland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rhineland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rhineland is $74,375, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Rhineland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,375
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,082

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.5 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rhineland is $162,500, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,393 (20% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,393
20% above US avg
Rent Burden37.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units44
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

In Rhineland, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 20.4% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 32.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.4%
46% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity32.1%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.4%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits57.6%

Food & Exercise

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 51.0% 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+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+9.5%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density529/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.5 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

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