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Rothville, MO

Missouri

Rothville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 68. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
68 Population 340/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $13,353 per capita
$37,500 Home Value
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,250
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $37,500
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population68
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$13,353
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.3%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units28
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation748 ft (228 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband20.0%

Is Rothville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rothville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Rothville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rothville is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rothville is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.2% 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.

Rothville has a population of 68 with a density of 340 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 5.9% Hispanic.

Population

68
Total Population
340
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.2%
Female 36.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rothville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rothville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rothville is $31,250, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Rothville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,250
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rothville is $37,500, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$37,500
87% below US avg

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units28
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 20.0% 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+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+72.2%
Graduate Degree+11.1%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density340/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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