Risco, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
243 Population 434/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $25,786 per capita
$72,700 Home Value $85,348 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Risco, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,125
43% below
$25,786 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
74% below
Zillow: $85,348
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
95% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Risco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
26%
Rent
57%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Risco a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Risco residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,786. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Risco is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,348. Median rent is $668/month, with 31.3% 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 1966.

Education

1.8% of adults in Risco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Risco has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population243
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$25,786
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty20.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$668
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$85,348
Housing Units139
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation279 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.5%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Risco was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (10 miles).
25.5% of the population has a disability.