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Rocky Comfort, MO

Missouri

Rocky Comfort is a small town in Missouri with a population of 200.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
200 Population 364/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population200
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 40%
Veterans35.5%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$26,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute61 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$257,805
Housing Units93
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Uninsured11.5%
Smoking23.9%
Depression31.1%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute61 min
Broadband86.0%

Is Rocky Comfort a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rocky Comfort receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Rocky Comfort has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

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 61 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Comfort enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rocky Comfort has a population of 200 with a density of 364 people per square mile. The median age is 67.5 years, 74% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (40%), with 11.5% Hispanic, 38.5% Black.

Population

200
Total Population
364
People / sq mi
67.5yrs
Median Age
74% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky Comfort vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rocky Comfort vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rocky Comfort is N/A. 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 61 minutes.

Income: Rocky Comfort vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$26,835

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 Time60.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $257,805.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$257,805

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-Occupied80.2%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

In Rocky Comfort, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.5% of residents lack health insurance. 23.9% are current smokers. 31.1% report depression. 36.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rocky Comfort vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure36.4%
Asthma12.7%
COPD11.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.9%
71% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity36.3%
Depression31.1%
Mental Distress22.9%
Physical Distress18.2%
Short Sleep40.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured11.5%
34% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits50.6%

Food & Exercise

Rocky Comfort has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.3 inches. The area enjoys 256 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall1.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates36.7465°N, 94.0905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 86.0% 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+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density364/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute60.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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